Director Development Southeast Region

Hilton; Lansing (MI); Remote; USD 120,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Hilton as the Director of Development for the Southeast Region, where you'll lead strategic growth initiatives in the hospitality sector. Collaborate with owners and investors to expand Hilton's portfolio, leveraging your expertise in client management and negotiation. This remote role offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, including travel discounts and leadership development opportunities.

Benefits

Go Hilton travel program

Hilton Shares

Paid parental leave

Mental health resources

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Qualifications

• 7 years of experience in Hospitality, Franchise, or Real Estate Sales.
• 3 years of B2B Client Management/Sales experience.
• Travel up to 70%.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute development strategies for the Southeast region.
• Build relationships with owners and industry partners.
• Negotiate and execute deals effectively.

Skills

Client Management

Negotiation

Strategic Planning

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s Degree

Job description

Position Location

_***The location for this position is virtual/remote***_

About the Role

This is your chance to join our Development team, which plays a significant role in Hilton's growth strategy by adding new hotels to our expanding portfolio. As a Director of Development, you will collaborate with owners and investors to grow our managed and franchised hotel portfolio, leveraging our global expertise to develop one of the leading brands in the hospitality industry. Reporting to the VP Managing Director Development Southeast, you will focus on expanding our Spark and LivSmart footprint in the Southeast region of the United States.

Support and Benefits

Hilton is committed to supporting the mental and physical wellbeing of all Team Members through various programs and benefits such as:

• Go Hilton travel program: 110 nights of discounted travel with room rates as low as $40/night
• Hilton Shares: Employee stock purchase program at a 15% discount
• Paid parental leave for eligible Team Members, including partners and adoptive parents
• Mental health resources, including free counseling
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• More benefits at https://jobs.hilton.com/us/en/benefits

We believe every Team Member is a leader and offer leadership development opportunities at every career stage.

Key Responsibilities

Daily Tasks

• Define and execute development strategies for the Southeast region in collaboration with the VP and team
• Build relationships with owners, industry partners, and local authorities to generate leads and opportunities
• Identify, evaluate, and prioritize development opportunities aligning with brand standards and strategic goals
• Negotiate and execute deals effectively, ensuring stakeholder alignment

Collaboration

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

Project Ownership

• Oversee development opportunities from inception to completion, ensuring smooth handovers

Qualifications

Minimum

• 7 years of experience in Hospitality, Franchise, or Real Estate Sales
• 3 years of B2B Client Management/Sales experience
• Travel up to 70%

Preferred

• Bachelor’s Degree; Master’s Degree preferred
• Experience negotiating high-value hotel agreements
• Experience analyzing NPV, IRR, and capital sources

Working at Hilton

Hilton, recognized as the #1 World's Best Workplace, is a leading global hospitality company with a diverse portfolio of brands. We are dedicated to creating a welcoming environment and are proud of our award-winning workplace culture. Learn more at our Careers blog and Instagram.

Hilton is an equal opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. For more information, visit our accommodation policy.

Compensation and Benefits

The annual salary range for this role is $120,000–$175,000, based on experience and location. Additional benefits include bonus plans, long-term incentives, comprehensive health coverage, paid time off, holidays, and various employee assistance programs. Eligible team members can participate in our travel discount program and other benefits.

Job Details

**Job:** Architecture, Design, and Development

**Title:** Director Development Southeast Region

**Location:** Remote

**Requisition ID:** COR0156B

**EEO Statement:** EOE/AA/Disabled/Veterans