Development & Acquisitions Manager

at  Wyndham Destinations

WE PUT THE WORLD ON VACATION

At Travel + Leisure Co., our mission is simple: to put the world on vacation. Our Vacation Ownership business line includes Club Wyndham, WorldMark by Wyndham, Margaritaville Vacation Club, Accor Vacation Club and the brand new Sports Illustrated Resorts. Our more than 19,000 associates put the world on vacation at more than 270 vacation club resort locations across the globe. Innovation and growth keep our work interesting and fun. Every day is a chance to learn something new and turn vacation inspiration into exceptional experiences for millions of travelers worldwide.

Market Research and Analysis:

• Conduct comprehensive market research to identify potential development opportunities in target markets.
• Analyze market trends, demand drivers, and competitive landscape to inform acquisition strategy.
• Evaluate feasibility and financial viability of potential projects through detailed financial modeling and risk assessment.

Deal Sourcing and Evaluation:

• Proactively source and evaluate new development opportunities, including hotel acquisitions, ground-up developments, and conversion projects.
• Establish and maintain relationships with property owners, developers, brokers, and other industry stakeholders.
• Assess potential acquisitions based on factors such as location, market dynamics, asset quality, and return on investment.

Due Diligence and Negotiation:

• Coordinate due diligence efforts, including property inspections, legal reviews, and financial analysis.
• Prepare investment memoranda, business plans, and presentations for internal and external stakeholders.
• Lead negotiations with sellers, landlords, and other parties to secure favorable terms and conditions for acquisitions.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Collaborate closely with internal teams, including Development, Finance, Legal, and Operations, to ensure seamless execution of acquisition transactions.
• Provide strategic input and guidance to support project development and execution post-acquisition.
• Act as a liaison between external partners and internal stakeholders to facilitate communication and alignment of objectives.
• Employees must ensure they comply with OH&S Policy, procedures and any reasonable instruction given by the Company.
• Employees must not wilfully place at risk the health and safety of themselves or any other persons in the
• workplace and to not wilfully or recklessly interfere with or misuse anything provided for health and safety.
• Display leadership values by ensuring effective communication and respecting your peers and managers.
• Support others within the team and empower each other wherever possible.