Director, Franchise Development – Hotel

Job title: Director, Franchise Development – Hotel

Job description: Description

• Engage in acquisition strategies to identify prospective franchisees, and proactively follow-up on new franchise expansion opportunities in a manner consistent with the brand strategy.
• Implement strategies to secure franchisees within the targeted markets identified for growth.

· Consult with prospective franchisees on the benefits of joining the system and the steps involved in becoming a franchise owner.

• Prepare proposal information for submission to the Executive Team and the shareholders in respect of the development of new-build or conversion of the properties as well as re-licenses and brand re-positionings.
• Remain currently informed of all operating practices, market trends, and industry conditions to provide necessary information and support to potential franchisees.
• Seek and share industry and market intelligence with peers, franchisees and corporate staff, recognizing trends, threats and opportunities.
• Exemplify, personify, and successfully communicate to peers, franchisees and corporate staff the business and ethical culture of the Hotels.
• Provide franchisee feedback to the National Director, Franchise Services.
• Perform related duties and/or responsibilities as required or assigned.

Requirements

• 10 years relevant experience in the hotel industry, business brokerage, franchising or a combination thereof.
• Must possess a strong knowledge of real estate in the assigned territory
• Skill and proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams and Outlook).
• Excellent communication and relationship development skills, using a high degree of tact, skill and diplomacy.
• Comfortable presenting to audiences in person and via virtual platforms.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills coupled with strong interpersonal skills.
• Strong time-management and organizational skills with the ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Must be available and able to travel as required by the company.

Position Type

Permanent

Company: JRoss Recruiters

Expected salary:

Location: Canada

Job date: Sun, 17 Jul 2022 00:36:24 GMT

Job Source: Careerjet.ca

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