**Description:** **The Opportunity** Hyatt seeks an enthusiastic Developer to join our Americas Development team. In this role, you will be collaborating closely with the broader Growth team, where you’ll be instrumental in continuing to make Hyatt a leading hospitality company. The RVP, Development is responsible for being the primary contact with the hotel franchise community in the Central United States, including North Dakota, South Dakota, Kansas, Missouri, Wisconsin, Michigan, and others, for the future development and growth of Hyatt’s Classic and Essential brands. You will be part of a team that is passionate about our purpose, committed to nurturing curiosity and new skills, and building connections across the organization with colleagues, customers, 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 our guests have been at the heart of our business and helped Hyatt become one of the best and fastest-growing hospitality brands in the world. 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 what’s 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** What sets us apart is our purpose—to 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. We’re proud to have earned a place on Fortune’s 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. **We’re proud to offer exceptional corporate benefits, which include:** · Annual allotment of free hotel stays at Hyatt hotels globally · Flexible work schedule · Work-life benefits including wellbeing 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 **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** The Lifestyle Developer needs to have a wide and varied skill base, an understanding of local hotel markets, and an ability to develop relationships and convince developers that Hyatt products are well-suited for the location and market •Develop Relationships with Owners & other partners to grow the Hyatt system •Identify locations and markets in which to focus time and effort •Bring new Hyatt projects forward for approval through Hyatt’s internal Development Committee •Manage and grow the lifestyle deal pipeline •Negotiate terms and conditions of each franchise agreement **Qualifications:** **Experience Required:** •8 years of hotel franchise sales and development, hotel feasibility, financial analysis, or other sales-related experience •Previous experience working with or on behalf of lifestyle brands •Established relationships with owners, operators, consultants, management companies, lenders, builders, etc. •Strong negotiation and influencing skills •Excellent communication and presentation skills •Excellent interpersonal skills and demeanor •Ability to multitask and handle multiple relationships and deals at all times **Experience Preferred:** •Bachelor’s degree •Ability to travel approximately 70-80% of the time _The salary range for this position is $150,000 to $175,000. This position is also eligible to earn incentive awards and an_ _annual bonus._ _The final pay rate/salary offered to the successful candidate will depend on experience, skill level and other_ _qualifications for the role, as well as the location of the performance of work. Pay for the successful candidate will meet_ _local requirements, including the local minimum wage rate._ 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 individuals 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. We’d love to consider your unique experiences and how you could make Hyatt even better. We value our relationships with recruitment partners and require that agencies contact us first before submitting any candidates. Hyatt will not be responsible for any fees and obligations associated with unsolicited submissions unless a formal agreement is in place. **Primary Location:** US-IL-Chicago **Organization:** Hyatt Corporate Office, Chicago **Pay Basis:** Yearly **Job Level:** Full-time **Job:** Hotel Development **Req ID:** CHI014807 Hyatt is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, disability, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status or any other group protected by law.