Manager, Franchise Operations - South Dakota

Wyndhamriomar; New Jersey; Remote; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a dynamic Manager of Franchise Operations to enhance relationships with hotel owners and optimize performance. In this pivotal role, you will leverage your expertise to drive franchisee satisfaction and implement innovative solutions. You'll be part of a mission-driven team that values integrity, accountability, and inclusivity, ensuring that every hotel delivers exceptional experiences. This position offers a unique opportunity for personal and professional growth within a supportive environment, making a significant impact in the hospitality sector. If you're ready to take your career to the next level, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health insurance with HSA and FSA options

Vision insurance

Life/AD&D insurance

Short- and Long-Term Disability coverage

401(k) with generous company match

Paid vacation time

Paid holidays

Paid sick leave

Volunteer day

Bereavement time

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience in hotel or related field required.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office and have strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support franchise operations by building relationships with hotel owners.
• Analyze data to improve performance and customer satisfaction.

Skills

Communication Skills

Relationship Management

Data Analysis

Project Management

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Hospitality Management or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

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Manager, Franchise Operations - South Dakota

Location:

Parsippany, NJ, US

Property Name: Remote in the United States

Country/Region: US

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts is now seeking a Manager, Franchise Operations - South Dakota to join our team at the Remote in the United States location in Remote, Remote.

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, inclusive, 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

Manager of Franchise Operations supports the overall mission of the Franchise Operations team by nurturing relationships with owners by understanding their individual goals and needs while recognizing every hotel is unique. The MFO optimizes owners’ performance by delivering innovative solutions and relevant resources using our experience and network across the organization.

What you'll do

• Compel owner involvement to achieve performance goals and drive franchisee satisfaction by embracing an Owner First mindset that directly aligns with our Count on Me service culture values: Being Responsive, Being Respectful and Delivering a Great Experience.
• Develop trusted relationships with external customers in order to educate, motivate and influence adoption of tools and resources to elevate performance.
• Execute Wyndham Hotels and Resorts initiatives, projects and related tasks.
• Execute a Portfolio Management strategy that improves overall performance through consistent communication, contact and touchpoints with hotels and owners.
• Analyze data to develop and execute strategies to expand revenue generation opportunities, drive growth and performance while improving quality performance and increasing customer satisfaction with each hotel.
• Drive NRG through retention and development opportunities.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders.
• Provide accountability to the organization through documentation, follow up and system reporting.
• Achieve annual service, performance and KPI goals in order to impact WHR profitability.
• Take ownership of personal and professional development.
• Project a positive image and promote the value of Wyndham Hotels & Resorts.
• Respond to one off requests from the business that are property specific within indicated SLA.

You'll be successful if you have

• Position entails exposure to interior and exterior hotel property environments inclusive of the multilevel properties, inclement weather (i.e. stairs, onsite restaurants, pool and exercise facilities, etc.).
• Seamless continuation of work while traveling on company business (i.e. conduct work using mobile devices, from hotels, while at trade shows, and/or across varying time zones when necessary).
• 90 % travel with flexible work schedule.
• Work under pressure with extended hours/days when required, in order to meet deadlines.
• Must be able to independently prioritize and schedule multiple responsibilities.
• This position requires the ability to stand and be on your feet for approximately 50% of the day.
• This position requires the ability to sit and drive long distances for approximately 75% of the week.
• Qualified candidates must be able to lift a minimum of 10 lbs.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required to effectively present material to various audiences.
• This position requires the ability to bend, twist, squat, push/pull while inspecting properties.

Required Qualifications/Experience

• 2 to 4 years of progressive experience in a hotel or a related field required, preferably, property and corporate management experience.
• Multi-property experience.
• Industry certifications (Preferred).
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite (i.e. Office, Word, PowerPoint, Excel etc.).

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.

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Job Location: Remote in the United States,Remote,Remote,Remote 00000
Employment Status: Full-time

For U.S. based positions only, the expected pay range for this position is $85,000-$100,000 annually.

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts carefully considers a wide range of factors when determining compensation such as work location, background, experience, and performance. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.

In addition to the base pay, this role is eligible to receive an incentive payment pursuant to the Franchised Development US Incentive Plan, subject to the terms of the Plan.

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts is committed to attracting, motivating, and retaining talented team members who align with our company’s core values. We are proud to reward our full-time team members with comprehensive benefit programs and resources which include:

• Health insurance with HSA and FSA options
• Vision insurance
• Life/AD&D insurance
• Short- and Long-Term Disability coverage
• 401(k) with generous company match
• Vacation time- Accrue 1.25 hours of paid vacation per week
• Paid holidays- 11 Core Scheduled Paid Holidays with potential additional paid days off as business operations and the calendar permit (e.g. in 2025, there is an additional 8 days of paid company closure).
• Paid sick leave accrued as state and local laws require
• Additional paid time off in the form of one volunteer day, bereavement time, as well as jury duty time.

Participation in any of the benefit plans and programs made available to team members is subject to satisfaction of eligibility requirements. More information can be found on Our Benefits Page. Wyndham Hotels & Resorts reserves the right to amend or terminate any benefit plan or program at any time in accordance with applicable law.

We are accepting applications for this position through 06/27/2025.

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.

∙ Foster an inclusive environment where individuals feel empowered to bring their authentic selves to work and share their diverse perspectives.

∙ Bring your best every day and strive 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.