Director, Franchise Sales & Development - KY & OH

Wyndham Hotels and Resorts, Inc.; Columbus (OH); Remote; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative leader in the hospitality industry is seeking a dynamic Director of Franchise Sales & Development. This role is pivotal in driving growth by prospecting and qualifying franchise opportunities while fostering strong relationships in the market. You will negotiate terms, execute agreements, and manage reporting, all while embracing a culture that values integrity, inclusivity, and personal growth. With a commitment to career development and a focus on diversity, this position offers a fulfilling career path in a supportive environment. If you have a passion for the hospitality sector and a track record of exceeding sales quotas, this is the opportunity for you.

Benefits

Career Development Opportunities

Competitive Salary

Health and Wellness Programs

Flexible Work Environment

Team Member Appreciation Days

Qualifications

• 3+ years in business development with proven sales success.
• Ability to manage relationships and travel extensively.

Responsibilities

• Prospect and qualify franchise opportunities in KY & OH.
• Negotiate deal terms and manage relationships.

Skills

Sales Achievement

Organizational Skills

Relationship Management

Evaluating Feasibility Studies

New Construction Development Knowledge

Desire to Travel

Job description

Location:

Columbus, OH, US

Property Name: Remote in the United States

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts is now seeking a Director, Franchise Sales & Development - KY & OH to join our team.

Why Wyndham?

By joining Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, you will play an integral role in our mission to make hotel travel possible for all. You’ll be part of the largest hotel franchise company in the world, where we strive to deliver the best value to our owners and guests. Most importantly, you’ll be entrusted to live our unique Count on Me culture, set by our core values of integrity, accountability, inclusivity, caring, and fun. At Wyndham, we provide all team members the opportunity to grow through best-in-class training and career development, leadership training, mentorship opportunities, and educational support. Supporting our team members is a top priority, which is why we offer competitive compensation and benefits, vacation, team member appreciation days, workplace flexibility, and much more. At Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, we value and embrace a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion that supports team members of all backgrounds and experiences. We can’t wait to welcome you!

The Role

Prospecting and qualification of franchise opportunities in KY & OH for Wyndham's Iconic Economy brands. Negotiation of deal terms and Property Improvement Plans. Execution of hotel franchise agreements. Relationship management and attendance at industry events. Submittal of forecasts and general reporting.

What you'll do

• Prospecting and Qualifying Deals.
• Networking/Industry Event Attendance.
• Negotiate Terms and Execution of Contracts.
• Manage Relationships.
• Forecasting/Reporting.
• Assisting other members of the development team on special projects.
• Maintaining in-depth knowledge of major purchase/sale transactions, activities of debt and equity providers, and other hospitality-related trends within the US and Canada.

You'll be successful if you have

• Proven achievement in sales by exceeding quotas.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships.
• Aptitude to evaluate pro-forma and feasibility studies for new construction projects.
• New Construction Development Knowledge.
• A desire to travel.

Required Qualifications/Experience

• At least 3 years' experience in business/relationship development.
• Must have demonstrated proven achievement in sales by exceeding quota.
• Required to travel approximately 80% of time. Travel will be predominantly focused on lead generation and customer relationship management in the U.S.

COMPANY OVERVIEW:

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts is the world’s largest hotel franchising company by the number of properties with approximately 9,200 hotels across over 95 countries on six continents. Through our network of approximately 872,000 rooms appealing to the everyday traveler, Wyndham commands a leading presence in the hospitality industry. Headquartered in Parsippany, N.J. with offices around the world in London, Shanghai, Buenos Aires, Dubai, and more, Wyndham employs more than 2,000 corporate team members worldwide who are dedicated to the Company’s mission of making hotel travel possible for all. Supporting thousands of franchisees and a growing global portfolio of 24 hotel brands—think household names like Wyndham, La Quinta, Ramada, Days Inn, and Super 8—Wyndham team members are a widespread group of individuals with diverse interests and backgrounds. Our unique Count on Me culture, commitment to flexibility, and core values of Integrity, Accountability, Inclusivity, Caring, and Fun are just part of what continues to make Wyndham an award-winning best place to work.

Employment Status: Full-time

What we expect from you

You will play an important part in our mission to make travel possible for all by:

• Being responsive, respectful, and delivering great experiences to our guests, partners, and communities.
• Fostering an inclusive environment where individuals feel empowered to bring their authentic selves to work and share their diverse perspectives.
• Bringing your best every day and striving to exceed expectations in all you do.

What you can expect from us

With Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, you can expect a fulfilling career to include:

• Growth opportunities through best-in-class training and career development, leadership training, mentorship opportunities, and educational support.
• Competitive salary and benefits.
• Team member benefit programs that focus on nutrition, exercise, lifestyle management, physical and emotional wellness, financial health, and the quality of the environment in which all team members work and live.
• A Culture of Diversity & Inclusion - Our inclusive culture infuses different perspectives that reflect our diverse customers and communities around the world.

About Wyndham

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts is the champion of the everyday traveler. Every day, we work to make hotel travel possible for all. With more hotels than anyone else, we offer the largest and widest collection of hotel experiences in the world. So wherever and however people travel, Wyndham will be there to welcome them.

Nearest Major Market: Columbus
Nearest Secondary Market: Dublin