***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 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 one of the leading brands in the hospitality industry. On the Development team reporting to the VP Managing Director Development Southeast, you will focus on growing our Spark and LivSmart footprint in the Southeast region of the United States.

HOW WE WILL SUPPORT YOU

Hilton is proud to support the mental and physical wellbeing of all Team Members so they can Thrive personally and professionally in a diverse and inclusive environment, thanks to programs and benefits such as:

• Go Hilton travel program: 110 nights of discounted travel with room rates as low as $40/night
• Hilton Shares: Our employee stock purchase program (ESPP) - you can purchase Hilton shares at a 15 percent discount
• Paid parental leave for eligible Team Members, including partners and adoptive parents
• Mental health resources including free counseling through our Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Learn more about the rest of our benefits

At Hilton, we believe every Team Member is a leader. We are committed to offering leadership development opportunities and programs through every step of a Team Member’s career journey and at every level, both in our hotels and across corporate. 

**Available benefits may vary depending upon terms and conditions of employment and are subject to the terms and conditions of the plans.

HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

Your role is important and below are some of the fundamental job duties that make your work unique.

What your day-to-day will be like:

• Define and execute the Spark and LivSmart development strategy for the Southeast region, in collaboration with the VP Managing Dir Development SE and team.
• Develop strong relationships with owners, industry partners (consultants, asset managers, hotel operators, real estate brokers, architects, designers, counsels, investors, bankers), and local authorities to generate leads and development opportunities.
• Identify, assess, and prioritize development opportunities to ensure they align with brand standards and strategic objectives, while proactively managing risks.
• Negotiate and execute managed and franchised deals effectively, ensuring alignment with key internal and external stakeholders.

How you will collaborate with others:

• Collaborate with key internal and external stakeholders to execute deals following agreed priorities, Hilton standards, and in conformity with corporate approvals.
• Engage with Legal, Feasibility, Brand, Owner Relations, and other departments to optimize and streamline the development process.

What projects you will take ownership of: 

• Oversee and guide development op