Director Development Luxury

Exceptional Hospitality Starts with You The location for this position is virtual/remote This is your chance to be on our Development team who play a large part in driving Hilton's growth strategy through the addition of new hotels to our ever-growing portfolio! As a Director of Luxury Development, you will partner with owners and investors to grow our managed and franchised hotel estate and allow them to use our global expertise to develop the leading brands in the hospitality industry. On the Luxury Development team reporting to the VP Development Luxury, you will focus on growing our Luxury footprint in the US & Canada. What you'll do during a typical day: Define and execute the luxury development strategy, in collaboration with the VP Development Luxury. Develop relationships with owners and industry partners to generate development opportunities. Identify development opportunities to ensure they align with brand standards and strategic objectives. Negotiate and execute managed and franchised deals How you'll collaborate with others: Collaborate with stakeholders to execute deals following agreed priorities, Hilton standards, and in conformity with corporate approvals. Engage with Legal, Feasibility, Brand, Architecture, Design and Construction, and other departments to optimize the development process. Projects you'll take ownership of: Oversee and guide development opportunities from inception to completion, ensuring a seamless handover of the project to Technical Services and Operations. What It Takes to Make the Stay You have these minimum qualifications: Seven (7) years of work experience in Hospitality and/or Real Estate Development. Travel up to 50%. It would be useful if you have: BA/BS Bachelor's Degree; MA/MS Master's Degree preferred. Three (3) years of B2B Client Management/Sales Experience. Experience negotiating high-value, complex hotel agreements. Experience analyzing NPV, IRR, and capital sources. How We'll Help You Thrive At Hilton, the hospitality we're known for doesn't end with our guests. We proudly invest in our Team Members' wellbeing, supporting you through all of life's moments. When you join Hilton, our exceptional care extends to you with unmatched perks and benefits, including*: Incredible travel perks – Enjoy 110 nights of deeply discounted travel, with room rates as low as $40/night at our world-class hotels through our Go Hilton travel program Own a piece of Hilton – Through our employee stock purchase program (ESPP), you can invest in Hilton shares at a 15% discount to help build your financial future Paid parental leave – Because family matters. We offer paid leave for eligible Team Members, including partners and adoptive parents Personalized caregiving support – Access dedicated caregiving concierge services to help navigate caregiving for yourself and your loved ones Crisis concierge – In times of loss, our Crisis Concierge offers a single, compassionate point of contact for both practical support and emotional care Mental health resources – Your wellbeing comes first. Eligible Team Members can access free counseling and support through our best-in-class Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Generous paid time off (PTO) – Recharge, relax, and take time for what matters most Health & welfare benefits – From checkups to dental cleanings to new glasses, we offer a variety of health plans that keep you and your family covered Financial security for your future – Our retirement plans make it easier to save for what's next *Benefits availability may vary depending on Team Member's location as well as terms and conditions of employment and are subject to the terms and conditions of each specific program/plan. Hilton offers its eligible team members a comprehensive benefits package to support their mental and physical well-being, so they can Thrive personally and professionally. The pay range for this role is $120,000 – $175,000 and is determined based on applicable and specialized experience and location. Subject to plan terms and conditions, you will be eligible to participate in the Hilton Development Bonus Plan, and the Company's long-term incentive plan, consistent with other team members at the same level and/or position within the Company. #LI-REMOTE Join an Award-Winning Workplace Culture At Hilton, we don’t just deliver exceptional experiences for our guests—we build an exceptional workplace for the Team Members who make it all possible. As a global leader in hospitality, we’ve welcomed more than 3 billion guests worldwide, all while staying true to our founding vision: to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality. Our award-winning culture has earned us repeated recognition on the World’s Best Workplaces list by Great Place to Work and Fortune. With our suite of world-class brands, and a company-wide commitment to providing the best stay for every guest, we’re setting new standards for the future of travel. 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