Vice President, WorldHotels Development – North America
Best Western Hotels & Resorts
full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: Arizona • United States
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About the role
- Responsible for driving growth objectives, including strategic relationship building, regional territory management, and performance measurement in alignment with the annual business plan
- Build strategic industry relationships with owners, management companies, consultants, lenders, and key deal influencers, to strengthen brand presence and growth opportunities
- Deliver and manage business results by generating leads and executing deals in accordance with established goals and in compliance with internal and external requirements
- Represent development initiatives for WorldHotels North America, and present applications and deal elements for approval as required
- Partner and collaborate with North American Development staff, as needed
- Manage financial objectives, to include annual budget, to ensure alignment with business goals
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in economics, business administration, marketing, advertising, communications, or related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Minimum 10 years of sales-related experience, including management level assignments across the lodging or related industry
- Strong understanding of hospitality development in the Upscale and Luxury segment, including feasibility studies, market analysis, financial projections, and project evaluation
- Ability to interpret blueprints and construction documentation; familiarity with industry standards and trends
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and client database management
- Advanced relationship management and influencing skills with internal and external stakeholders
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, including root cause analysis and conceptual reasoning
- Capacity for strategic thinking and innovation to maintain competitive advantage
- Effective communication and presentation skills with senior-level contacts.
Benefits
- Medical/Dental/Vision available day one
- Vacation/Sick- accruals start day one
- Paid company holidays and personal holidays to celebrate what’s important to you
- 401K - company contribution and match (U.S.)
- Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) – company contribution and match (Canada)
- Employee discounts/hotel discounts
- Free financial and health wellness programs
- Tuition Reimbursement
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
financial projectionsmarket analysisfeasibility studiesproject evaluationblueprint interpretationconstruction documentation
Soft skills
strategic thinkingrelationship managementinfluencing skillsanalytical abilitiesproblem-solvingcommunication skillspresentation skills