Development Director – Spain

Join the Accor Group, an ecosystem of over 45 brands, 5,500 hotels, 10,000 restaurants, and lifestyle destinations.​
With us, your personality is valued, your opportunities for growth know no boundaries. Every action you take can have a positive and memorable impact on the experience of our customers, your colleagues, and also, on the planet, contributing to pioneering the art of responsible hospitality.​

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As Development Director for Spain, you will play a pivotal role in accelerating the growth of Accor’s diverse hotel brand portfolio in one of Europe’s most exciting markets. This strategic position involves identifying new development opportunities, leading negotiations, and nurturing strong relationships with key industry players such as owners, investors, and partners.

What will you do?

• Drive development opportunities across Spain, leading projects from initial contact to signed agreements
• Establish and grow relationships with key stakeholders, including investors, consultants, and legal advisors
• Manage the negotiation process for management, franchise, and joint venture agreements, in collaboration with legal and technical teams
• Design and implement strategic growth plans aligned with local market dynamics and Accor’s global priorities
• Represent Accor at industry forums and events, promoting our brands and identifying new leads

Our ideal profile would be:

• Degree in Hospitality, Business, Real Estate, or a related discipline
• A minimum of 8 years of experience in hotel development, investment, real estate, or a closely related field
• Solid understanding of the Spanish hospitality and real estate markets
• Proven experience in sourcing deals, financial structuring, and negotiating hotel contracts
• Well-established network within the Spanish hotel and investment sectors
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills
• Fluency in both Spanish and English

What’s in there for you?

• Unique opportunity to develop your career with worldwide Augmented Hospitality leaders
• Package of benefits and perks of working for Accor, including discounts for hotels worldwide, annual bonus based on your own performances, and much more!
• Work in a multi-national team
• Hybrid way of working (3 days in the office + 2 days at home)
• Talent development opportunities
• Corporate Social Responsibility activities

Sound like your kind of journey?
If you see yourself in this role and are ready to grow within an international hospitality leader, we’d love to hear from you!

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