Wyndham Hotels & Resorts

Director, Franchise Sales & Development

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts$85K — $110K *
Hospitality & Recreation
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of extensive sales experience in the hospitality industry.
  • Proven record of exceeding sales quotas and targets.
  • Experience in hotel franchise development is critical.
  • Strong organizational and communication skills.
  • Ability to build and sustain lasting relationships with partners.
  • Experience in hotel conversion and evaluating feasibility studies.
  • Willingness to travel approximately 80% of the time to meet clients.

Responsibilities

  • Prospect and qualify new hotel construction and conversions.
  • Attend industry events to build network and generate leads.
  • Negotiate terms and execute franchise agreements.
  • Manage relationships with stakeholders and partners.
  • Prepare accurate forecasts and reports for development projects.
  • Support the development team with special projects.
  • Maintain updated knowledge on industry trends and transactions.

Benefits

  • Health insurance with HSA and FSA options.
  • Dental and vision insurance coverage.
  • Life and AD&D insurance included.
  • Short-term and long-term disability coverage provided.
  • 401(k) plan with a generous company match.
  • Accrual of vacation time at 2.692 hours per week.
  • 11 paid holidays with potential additional days off.
  • Paid sick leave as per state and local laws.
Full Job Description
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts is now seeking a Director, Franchise Sales & Development to join our team at the Remote in the United States location in Remote, Remote.

The Role

Prospecting and qualification of new construction La Quinta, Hawthorn Suites, ECHO Suites, Microtel and conversions for La Quinta and Hawthorn Suites in California. Negotiation of deal terms and Property Improvement Plans. Execution of hotel franchise agreements. Relationship management and attendance at industry events. Submittal of Forecasts and general reporting.

What you'll do

  • Prospecting and Qualifying Deals.
  • Networking/Industry Event Attendance.
  • Negotiate Terms and Execution of Contracts.
  • Manage Relationships.
  • Forecasting/Reporting.
  • Assisting other members of development team on special projects.
  • Maintaining in-depth knowledge of major purchase/sale transactions, activities of debt and equity, providers and other hospitality related trends within the US.


You'll be successful if you have

  • Extensive sales experience.
  • Hotel franchise development experience.
  • Proven achievement in sales by exceeding quotas.
  • Excellent organizational and communication skills.
  • Ability to build and maintain relationships.
  • Effective presentation skills.
  • Hotel conversion experience.
  • Aptitude to evaluate pro-forma and feasibility studies for conversion projects.
  • Excellent judgement in evaluating opportunities for the company.
  • A desire to travel.


Required Qualifications/Experience

  • Bachelor's degree preferred.
  • A valid Drive's License.
  • Must have demonstrated proven achievement in sales by exceeding quota.
  • Required to travel approximately 80% of time (4 out of 5 days per week). Travel will be predominantly focused on lead generation and customer relationship management in the U.S.


Job Location: Remote in the United States, Remote, Remote, Remote 00000
Employment Status: Full-time

Compensation & Benefits

For U.S. based positions only, the expected pay range for this position is $85,000 - 110,000 annually.

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts carefully considers a wide range of factors when determining compensation such as work location, background, experience, and performance. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.

In addition to the base pay, this role is eligible to receive an incentive payment pursuant to the Franchised Development US Incentive Plan with a N/A% annual target, subject to the terms of the Plan.

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts is committed to attracting, motivating, and retaining talented team members who align with our company's core values. We are proud to reward our full-time team members with comprehensive benefit programs and resources which include:
  • Health insurance with HSA and FSA options
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Life/AD&D insurance
  • Short- and Long-Term Disability coverage
  • 401(k) with generous company match
  • Vacation time- Accrue 2.692 hours of paid vacation per week
  • Paid holidays- 11 Core Scheduled Paid Holidays with potential additional paid days off as business operations and the calendar permit (e.g. in 2026, there is an additional 7 days of paid company closure).
  • Paid sick leave accrued as state and local laws require
  • Additional paid time off in the form of one volunteer day, bereavement time, as well as jury duty time.


Participation in any of the benefit plans and programs made available to team members is subject to satisfaction of eligibility requirements. More information can be found on Our Benefits Page. Wyndham Hotels & Resorts reserves the right to amend or terminate any benefit plan or program at any time in accordance with applicable law.

We are accepting applications for this position through 09/01/2026.

What we expect from you

You will play an important part in our mission to make travel possible for all by:
• Being responsive, respectful and delivering great experiences to our guests, partners and communities.
• Foster an inclusive environment where individuals feel empowered to bring their authentic selves to work and share their diverse perspectives.
• Bring your best every day and strive to exceed expectations in all you do.

What you can expect from us

With Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, you can expect a fulfilling career to include:
• Growth opportunities through best-in-class training and career development, leadership training, mentorship opportunities and educational support.
• Competitive salary and benefits.
• Team member benefit programs that focus on nutrition, exercise, lifestyle management, physical and emotional wellness, financial health, and the quality of the environment in which all team members work and live.
• A Culture of Diversity & Inclusion - Our inclusive culture infuses different perspectives that reflect our diverse customers and communities around the world.

About Wyndham Hotels & Resorts

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts is a hotel and resort company that was founded in 1981 and is headquartered in Parsippany-Troy Hills, New Jersey. The company operates over 9,000 hotels and resorts in more than 80 countries under 20 different brands, including Wyndham, Ramada, Days Inn, Super 8, and Howard Johnson. Wyndham Hotels & Resorts is one of the largest hotel companies in the world, with a strong focus on providing high-quality accommodations and exceptional customer service. The company is committed to sustainability and has implemented a number of initiatives to reduce its environmental impact, including reducing energy and water usage, and increasing recycling and waste reduction. In 2018, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts was spun off from its parent company, Wyndham Worldwide, and became an independent publicly traded company.
Learn more about Wyndham Hotels & Resorts
Size
8,000 employees
Market Cap
$6.1 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$132 million
5 Year Trend
+3.6%
Revenue
$1.3 billion
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