Provide input to senior management and implement a cohesive strategy for the acquisition, development, management and franchise licensing of the Company’s brands for the America west region. **Your Day to Day** + Direct the execution of a regional development plan for the Luxury, Lifestyle and Premium brands growth that promotes the maximization of each brand’s distribution within a subregion of the US and Canada, drives earnings and fee income, and promotes the growth of shareholder value. + Lead and manage the team responsible for annual signings targets to maximize their time and effectiveness. + Direct the investigation and evaluation of possible hotel locations and markets, and its owners, that provide strategic representation for the LLP brands. + Supervise the due diligence process and oversee the structuring and negotiations and execution of all transactions. + Manage and/or prepare documentation within the region for screening each new business opportunity to be considered. + Attendance and participation in industry conferences and owner events in order to help drive growth **What we need from you** + Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Business, Finance, Real Estate or related area, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience. + 10+ years progressive work-related experience with demonstrated proficiency in multiple disciplines/technologies/processes related to the position. Will also have demonstrated management experience in multiple business functions, with an emphasis on development, investment strategy and execution, and asset/portfolio management strategy and implementation. + Demonstrated experience in leading and developing people, directly or indirectly + Demonstrated business/financial negotiation and influencing/consensus building skills + Demonstrated ability to understand complex financial structures + Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of investor and development practices + Demonstrated strong verbal and written communication skills for the purpose of presenting and discussing technical information to establish rapport and/or influence and gain understanding of others. **Location:** Candidate must reside in the western region of the U.S. near a major airport. Colorado preferred. **The salary range for this role is $147,000 to $260,000** . This role is also eligible for bonus pay (as applicable). We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401K, and other benefits to employees. Don't quite meet every single requirement, but still believe you'd be a great fit for the job? We'll never know unless you hit the 'Apply' button. Start your journey with us today. **Important information** : + The salary range listed is the lowest to highest pay scale we, in good faith, believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. An employee’s pay position within the pay range will be based on several factors, including relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, and business or organizational needs. + No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until it is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, or other form of compensation allocable to a particular employee remain in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law. + If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process, please click here . + IHG does not accept applications, inquiries, or unsolicited CVs/resumes from staffing or recruiting agencies. Please click here for our agency policy. At IHG Hotels & Resorts, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We firmly believe that all our colleagues deserve to be treated equally and have the same opportunities to develop and grow their skills within our business and provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and colleagues without regard to an individual's, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital or familial status, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.