Director, Franchise Sales and Development - (Hopkins, MN)

Job overview Job Summary To achieve Carlson Rezidor Hotels revenue and growth objectives by soliciting and negotiating the signing of License Agreements & management contracts which meet or exceed quality standards and are REVPAR. Accretive across all Carlson Rezidor brands. Required responsibilities * Achieves the goal set for number of deals signed and properties added by developing and implementing cost effective strategies to promote and sell License Agreements & management contracts * Generates leads through contacts with developers, other management companies, lending institutions, independent hotel operators, brokers, consultants, & private equity investors * Determines interest in Carlson Hotels by contacting leads, sending development packets * Presents Carlsons capabilities to prospective owners, developers, and investors by making on-site visits to the client and by hosting visits to WHQ in Minneapolis * Signs new properties by negotiating contracts with owners