About this role
Job title: Director Development UK, Ireland & Nordics
About the Role Lead hotel development across UK, Ireland and Nordics, owning the full deal lifecycle from outreach to approval. You’ll shape growth for Wyndham by turning opportunities into signed, bankable projects and building a strong network with owners, investors and partners.
What You'll Do
- Spot opportunities by identifying new hotel projects—conversions, new builds, or rebrands.
- Build powerful relationships with owners, investors, developers and partners.
- Turn ideas into deals by structuring, negotiating and closing agreements.
- Analyze and unlock project potential with feasibility studies and valuation insights.
- Own the full deal lifecycle from outreach to approval.
- Coordinate internal teams to bring deals to life.
What We're Looking For
- Proven experience in business development, real estate, or hospitality.
- Strong network across owners, investors or operators.
- Excellent negotiation and deal-closing skills.
- Strong commercial acumen and analytical capability.
- Ability to work independently and remotely (autonomy to manage territory and pipeline).
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Target-driven and results-oriented; a confident communicator; a relationship builder; proactive and forward-thinking; culturally adaptable.
- Degree in Business, Finance, Real Estate, or Hospitality.
- Experience in hotel development, franchising or real estate transactions.
- Experience negotiating management or franchise agreements.
- Fluent English (additional languages are a plus).
Nice to Have
- Additional languages are a plus.
Compensation & Benefits
- Base salary: £70,000-85,000 gross per annum.
- Car allowance.
- Competitive Business Incentive Plan.
- Please note: if you’re successful, you’ll need to provide proof of your right to work in the UK before joining us.