VP of Development - Americas
Core
Drive hotel development opportunities across priority markets in the Americas, from deal origination through contract execution.
Role type
VP of Development (Americas)
Builds
Lifestyle hospitality brands and properties
Domain
Hospitality / Real Estate Development
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Hotel development, real estate investment, hospitality consulting, hotel brokerage, asset management, deal sourcing, underwriting, negotiation, contract execution, financial modeling, investment analysis, Excel proficiency, cross-functional team leadership, stakeholder management, market intelligence synthesis, strategic planning, due diligence coordination, relationship building, presentation skills
Preferred skills
MBA or advanced degree, experience in hospitality consulting or asset management
Technologies
Excel
Responsibilities
Drive hotel development opportunities across priority markets in the Americas, from deal origination through contract execution; Own and lead deal negotiations, including structuring management, franchise, or hybrid agreements; Oversee deal financial modeling, underwriting, and feasibility analyses; Evaluate project viability by synthesizing market intelligence, financial analysis, brand strategy, and risk assessment; Provide strategic leadership on investment cases, valuations, and capital structuring; Manage due diligence processes and internal approvals; Build, maintain, and deepen relationships with owners, developers, investors, brokers, and capital partners; Mentor and guide junior development and feasibility team members
Seniority
VP, strategic leadership & execution