Lodging Development Manager at Sonesta Hotels International Corporation in Newton, Massachusetts

Job Description:

Job Description Summary

The Franchise Division of Sonesta International Hotels Corporation, is looking for an experienced professional to support the regional franchise sales teams in support of corporate development strategy for the Red Lion Hotels family of eight brands across 900+ franchised hotels in the US and Canada. The Red Lion Hotels family of brands includes Red Lion Hotel, Red Lion Inn & Suites, Hotel RL, GuestHouse Extended Stay, Knights Inn, Americas Best Value Inn, Canadas Best Value Inn, and Signature Inn.

Job Description

• Assist in implementing corporate development strategy.


• Target key markets, as directed by RVP's and SVP's


• Will provide sales support for Lodging Development Team


• Implement and execute franchise sales policies and practices.


• Franchise sales lead generation.


• Assist the team in meeting and exceeding targeted goals for new development.


• Provide recommendations for franchise sales marketing and advertising.


• Respond to franchise inquiries.


• Build, develop and manage relationships with existing and prospective owners


• Attend appropriate industry events.


• Support senior management in the mission, vision and values of the company.


• There will be other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

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  Resourceful Developer. You build trust on and among new and existing franchises, and approach problems from a curious, ready-to-learn perspective. You are skilled at organizing resources, establishing priorities, and managing the needs of each franchise.


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  Technical. You have well-developed technical skills with an ability to work collaboratively across functional areas and with a multitude of owners.


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  Results-oriented. You make things happen and have a proven track record of driving change.


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  Passionate. Delivering industry-leading customer support is critical and you thrive in a fast-paced, high energy environment.


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  Expert in Travel. Know how to navigate the complexity of air travel through maximizing every benefit to get you to your locations in a timely manner.


• 4-year degree


• Development, Analytical, Real Estate, Finance, Franchising, Hotel Experience helpful

Additional Job Information/Anticipated

Pay Range

Anticipated pay range up to $60,000/annual.

Benefits

Sonesta recognizes that benefits play a vital role in helping ensure the health and financial security of employees and their families. We offer a variety of benefits to our employees including:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance


• Health Savings Account with Company Match


• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match


• Paid Vacation and Sick Days


• Sonesta Hotel Discounts


• Educational Assistance


• Paid Parental Leave


• Company Paid Life Insurance


• Company Paid Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance


• Various Employee Perks and Discounts


• Hospital Indemnity


• Critical Illness Insurance


• Accident Insurance

Upon submitting your application, please ensure you complete a full application in addition to attaching a resume. Incomplete applications received will not be considered.