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Form of workThe Opportunity
Hyatt seeks an enthusiastic Development Manager to join North Americas Full-Service Development Team (NAFS). A NAFS Development Manager is involved in the expansion of Hyatts full-service brands in North America by being a key point of contact for various outside ownership, development, and operations stakeholders through which Hyatt grows its hotel distribution footprint domestically. The position will report to a Vice President of Development and support the activities of the NAFS Development Team.
In this role, you will be collaborating closely with the broader corporate teams of design, brand, commercial services, operations, and legal, where youll be instrumental in continuing to make Hyatt a leading hospitality company. You will be part of a team that is passionate about diversity, equity, and inclusion, committed to nurturing curiosity and new skills and building connections across the organization with stakeholders, colleagues, and guests.
Who We Are
At Hyatt, we believe in the power of belonging and creating a culture of care, where our colleagues become family. Since 1957, our colleagues and guests have been at the heart of our business and helped Hyatt become one of the world's best and fastest-growing hospitality brands. Our transformative growth and the addition of new hotels, brands, and business lines can open the door for exciting career and growth opportunities for our colleagues.
As we continue to grow, we never lose sight of whats most important: People. We turn trips into journeys, encounters into experiences, and jobs into careers.
Why Now?
This is an exciting time to be at Hyatt. We are growing rapidly and are looking for passionate changemakers to be a part of our journey. The hospitality industry is resilient and continues to offer dynamic opportunities for upward mobility, and Hyatt is no exception.
How We Care for Our People
Our purpose sets us apartto care for people so they can be their best. Every business decision is made through the lens of our purpose, and it informs how we have and will continue to support each other as members of the Hyatt family. Our care for our colleagues is the key to our success. Were proud to have earned a place on Fortunes prestigious 100 Best Companies to Work For list for the last ten years. This recognition is a testament to the tremendous way our Hyatt family continues to come together to care for one another, our commitment to a culture of inclusivity, empathy, and respect, and making sure everyone feels like they belong.
Were proud to offer exceptional corporate benefits which include:
Annual allotment of free hotel stays at Hyatt hotels globally
Flexible work schedule and location
Work-life benefits including well-being initiatives such as a complimentary Headspace subscription, and a discount at the on-site fitness center
A global family assistance policy with paid time off following the birth or adoption of a child as well as financial assistance for adoption
Paid Time Off, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K with company match
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Our success is underpinned by our diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture and we are committed to diversity across the boardfrom whom we hire and develop, the organizations we support, and whom we buy from and work with.
Being part of Hyatt means always having space to be you. Our global teams are a mosaic of cultures, ethnicities, genders, ages, abilities, and identities. We constantly strive to reflect the world we care for with teams that achieve and grow together. To learn more about our commitments to DE&I, please visit the Why Hyatt section of the Hyatt career page.
Who You Are
As our ideal candidate, you understand the power and purpose of our Culture of Care and embody our core values of Empathy, Inclusion, Integrity, Experimentation, Respect, and Well-being. You enjoy working with others, are results-driven, and are looking for a variety of opportunities to develop personally and professionally.
The Role
As our ideal candidate, you should possess strong written and verbal communication skills, have some comprehension of real estate transactional financial concepts, be familiar with financial spreadsheets and database management, and have strong organizational and project management skills.
The ability to analyze and identify market opportunities, synthesize information to produce high-quality business development pitches, and a capacity to grow and foster relationships will be critical success factors of the position.
Responsibilities
Analyze lead data from a variety of sources to assist the team in sourcing and qualifying potential leads for active pursuit.
Analyze market data to help identify potential areas of development focus.
Assist in keeping the regional pipeline updated and current in the SharePoint database.
Support the RVP in the preparation of documents for deal approval through the Development Committee or Regional level approval.
Coordinate and collaborate with Hyatt functional stakeholders to gather and curate data for the creation of pitch books and presentations.
Assist with preparing and assembling RFP response packages.
Develop relationships with new and established owners, investors, developers, operators, brokers, and consultants.
Demonstrate a commitment to Hyatt's core values.
Experience Required:
Bachelors Degree required, preferably in Business, Marketing, Finance or Hospitality
Proficiency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint required
Experience Preferred:
Minimum 3 years in a hospitality, commercial real estate, brand, feasibility, and/or advisory role
Business development background preferred
The ability to model and forecast would be a strong asset
Additional Comments and Requirements
Must be based in Chicago or willing to relocate
Must be able to work individually
Must be able to communicate effectively both verbal and written
Must be able to multi-task and always handle multiple projects
Must be able to travel as needed (up to 25%)
Must be comfortable interfacing with outside constituents and cross-functionally at Hyatt
The position responsibilities outlined above are in no way to be construed as all-encompassing. Other duties, responsibilities, and qualifications may be required and/or assigned as necessary.
We welcome you:
Research shows that women, people of color, and other historically excluded groups, tend to apply to jobs, only if they meet all the listed job qualifications. Unsure if you check every box, but feeling inspired to enhance your career? Apply. Wed love to consider your unique experiences and how you could make Hyatt even better.
