Director, Development, Canada

Based in Toronto, Ontario and reporting to the Vice President, Development, the Director, Development, Canada is responsible for expanding Accor managed and franchised hotel portfolio in Canada.

What is in it for you:

• Employee Discount Travel Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Extended heathcare plan coverage
• Opportunity to develop your talent and grow with the Company across the world!
• Ability to make a difference through our Corporate Social Responsibility activities, like Planet 21

What you will be doing:

 

• Locate opportunities for further expansion of Accor hotel portfolio in Canada, new projects and conversion
• Respond to requests for proposals in a consistent and high quality manner
• Prepare pitches, presentations and case studies representing Accor hospitality brands
• Maintain visibility of Accor’s active growth strategy in the market through communication with media and speaking at industry events
• Maintain strong business relations with key players of Canada hotel market – hotel owners / developers, investors, consultants, banks, government, associations, etc.

 

Your experience and skills include:

• 8+ years of experience with a focus on hotel development and feasibility underwriting with a hospitality / hotel management company; or senior consulting position in hospitality consulting firm; or Development function with a major real estate development/investment company with hotel investments.
• University Degree with emphasis in business or hotel administration. MBA preferred.
• Advanced written and verbal skills. The candidate must be able to clearly and effectively articulate a strategy or position with the written word or verbally in presentations, discussions and negotiations.
• Entrepreneurial self-starter who can excel and thrive in quick paced environment.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet various deadlines in a fast paced environment. Must recognize that the work flow is inconsistent and deadlines may require significantly extended work hours.
• Strong decision making and organizational skills.
• Strong understanding of the luxury/upper upscale and lifestyle hotel market.
• Ability to evaluate hotel and market operating performance data and trends to develop operating pro-formas and supply and demand analysis.
• Expertise with Microsoft Suite of products including excellent financial modelling skills in Excel, presentation development skills in PowerPoint, etc. 

Note:  Must already be legally entitled to work in Canada to be considered for this position

 

Working environment:

• Based at the North & Central America Regional office in Toronto, Ontario
• A minimum of 50% travel for meetings with clients, site visits, conferences, etc. is to be expected.

Our Commitment to Diverity & Inclusion:

We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.

By joining Accor, every chapter of your story is yours to write and together we can imagine tomorrow's hospitality. Discover the life that awaits you at Accor, visit  https://careers.accor.com/

Why work for Accor?

We are far more than a worldwide leader. We welcome you as you are and you can find a job and brand that matches your personality. We support you to grow and learn every day, making sure that work brings purpose to your life, so that during your journey with us, you can continue to explore Accor’s limitless possibilities.

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