Senior Manager Development -South West Asia
Hotel Brand:
Location: India, Gurgaon
Hotel: Corp Delhi/Gurgaon, 11th Floor, Building No. 10, Tower C, DLF Cyber City, DLF Phase II, 122002
Job number: 147768
Role Purpose
Develop leads, presentation packages and build planning process for potential franchise projects to support the strategic growth and distribution strategies for Holiday Inn Express brand under IHG in Greater China. Responsible for the implementation and execution of the franchise development project review and monitoring process as determined by the VP, Holiday Inn Express.
Key Accountabilities
- Responsible for Business Planning process to identify and determine optimal distribution for Holiday Inn Express. Use internal and industry data to achieve development objectives (increasing the number of development and conversion opportunities, improving the overall quality of deals, and increasing the conversion rate).
- Develop, manage and increase Holiday Inn Express presence and visibility at major Industry and Investment conferences. Elevate the preferability of Holiday Inn Express within the investment community by aggressive education and sharing brand success stories and marketing programs.
- Prepare presentation packages and present IHG for potential franchisee owner.
- Work with Marketing to review local market demands, identify key competitors and conduct necessary analyses. Work closely with Legal, Business Support, Operations and Technical Services throughout the project development process.
- Responsible for tracking Application Fee and Technical Services Fee collections for projects responsible for and update Finance accordingly.
Key Skills & Experiences
Required Skills
- Effective organization and time-management skills. Strong analytical, negotiation, and consensus-building skills, effective presentation, communications and interpersonal skills. Detail oriented. Proficient PC skills, especially Power Point and Excel.
- Require moderate to significant travel.
Qualifications
- University degree or above.
- Additional background in legal, technical and business development is an advantage
- Basic command on English in writing and oral
Experience
- 5+ years hotel or commercial real estate development related working experience with solid client relationship and connection. Similar Management/Franchise experience within economy hotel category will be an advantage.
Who we are
At IHG Hotels & Resorts, we work together to deliver True Hospitality for Good on a global scale. With corporate offices and over 6,000 hotel destinations worldwide, a career at IHG is the perfect way to broaden your horizons. You’ll experience our unique culture and brilliant colleagues who will support and inspire you. With a host of corporate opportunities to choose from, wherever you are on your career journey, and whatever you want to achieve there’s Room for You at IHG.
Over recent years, we’ve transformed our company. We have bold ambitions to drive performance and maintain our relentless focus on growth in order to be the hotel company of choice that guests & owners love.
We are a hospitality business at our core and value connections and being together helps us foster a unique sense of belonging that also supports productivity. That’s why here at IHG, we give our colleagues flexibility and balance – working in a hybrid way, blending office and remote working collectively. We recognise that every role is different, that’s why leaders work with teams to determine how and when they collaborate.
We provide a wide range of benefits designed to help you live your best work life. These include impressive room discounts across our many properties, recharge days and volunteering days throughout the year. Through our myWellbeing framework, we are committed to supporting wellbeing in your health, lifestyle, and workplace. We offer a unique and inclusive culture, where there is always Room for You to belong, grow and make a difference.
Our mission is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams where we celebrate difference and encourage colleagues to bring their whole selves to work. IHG Hotels & Resorts provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other category protected by applicable laws. We promote a culture of trust, support, and acceptance. Always welcoming different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.
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