Director Development Southeast Region

Hilton; Dover (DE); Remote; USD 120,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the hospitality industry is seeking a Director of Development to expand its hotel portfolio. This role involves collaborating with owners and investors, managing development projects, and executing strategic growth initiatives in the Southeastern US. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in hospitality and client management, along with strong negotiation skills. This position is remote, offering competitive compensation and benefits.

Benefits

Go Hilton travel program

Hilton Shares

Paid parental leave

Free counseling

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years in Hospitality, Franchise, or Real Estate Sales.
• At least 3 years in B2B Client Management/Sales.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute development strategies for the Southeast region.
• Negotiate and execute deals aligned with brand standards.

Skills

Hospitality

B2B Client Management

Sales

Financial Analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Position Location

_The location for this position is virtual/remote_

Job Overview

Join our Development team to play a key role in Hilton's growth strategy through expanding our hotel portfolio. As a Director of Development, you will collaborate with owners and investors to grow our managed and franchised hotel estate, leveraging our global expertise to develop a leading brand in the hospitality industry. Reporting to the VP Managing Director Development Southeast, your focus will be on expanding our Spark and LivSmart footprint in the Southeastern US.

Support and Benefits

Hilton supports the mental and physical wellbeing of all Team Members with programs such as:

• Go Hilton travel program: 110 nights discounted travel, rooms as low as $40/night
• Hilton Shares: Employee stock purchase at 15% discount
• Paid parental leave for eligible Team Members
• Free counseling through Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Additional benefits details at https://jobs.hilton.com/us/en/benefits

We believe every Team Member is a leader and offer leadership development opportunities throughout your career with Hilton.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and execute development strategies for the Southeast region.
• Build relationships with owners, industry partners, and local authorities to generate leads and opportunities.
• Identify, assess, and prioritize development projects, managing risks proactively.
• Negotiate and execute deals aligned with brand standards and stakeholder interests.

Collaboration

• Work with internal and external stakeholders to execute deals following corporate standards and approvals.
• Coordinate with Legal, Feasibility, Brand, Owner Relations, and other departments to streamline development processes.

Ownership of Projects

Oversee development opportunities from inception to completion, ensuring smooth handover to Technical Services and Operations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years in Hospitality, Franchise, or Real Estate Sales.
• At least 3 years in B2B Client Management/Sales.
• Willingness to travel up to 70%.

Preferred qualifications include a Bachelor's Degree, experience negotiating high-value hotel agreements, and financial analysis skills.

Working at Hilton

Hilton is recognized as the #1 World's Best Workplace, with a diverse portfolio of brands and a commitment to hospitality excellence. Learn more at our careers blog and Instagram.

Hilton is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion, providing reasonable accommodations during the application process. For more information, see our accommodation policy document.

Compensation and Additional Benefits

The annual salary range for this role is $120,000 - $175,000, based on experience and location. Eligible for bonus and incentive plans. Benefits include health coverage, 401(k), paid time off, parental leave, holidays, and various employee assistance programs.

**Job Details:** Architecture, Design, and Development; Title: Director Development Southeast Region; Location: Remote; Requisition ID: COR0156B