Country Director, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts is now seeking a Country Director, Kingdom of Saudi
Arabia to join our team in Saudi Arabia

Job Summary

This Leadership role, reporting to the VP / Market Managing Director Turkiye,
Middle East & Africa (TMEA), has full responsibility for the achievement of
Wyndham Hotels and Resorts business objectives in their country;
In partnership with TMEA functional leadership, the role holder will be
required to deliver appropriate operational management and new business
development to a geography of properties, franchisees and owners.
Performance will be measured by the following metrics;
*
Net Room Growth
* Property Retention
* Quality
* Guest Satisfaction
* Brand Contribution
* Financial Returns

Key Responsibilities

Net Room Growth - The role holder will be responsible for supporting the
Development Team in aspects of business development with a particular focus on
the nurturing of relationships with existing and potential new business
partners. The role holder will also be responsible for screening projects
according to the overall development strategy for the Company within the wider
EMEA region.

Operational Excellence - With regard to Operations, the role holder will
maintain and nurture positive relationships with our owners and franchise
partners and through their entire team ensure that key objectives are met in
order to drive revenue, sustained hotel performance, consistent quality,
operational excellence, legal compliance, brand engagement and new openings
support.

Commercial & Contribution - They will be accountable for partnering with
Commercial colleagues in order to deliver brand contribution goals and
objectives.
The role holder will also work collaboratively with Central Operations &
Openings, Legal, Finance, HR & Training and AD&C via the EMEA regional leads.

Scope/Financial Responsibility

This individual will have a broad liaison throughout the organization and
externally at all levels and functions and will therefore forge and nurture
strong relationships with decision makers at the highest level.
This person will exercise high level of autonomy and their actions will have a
significant impact. They will act as an ambassador for all departments as part
of a unified team and will be expected to identify, access and influence the
necessary resources to drive business results. They are the most senior point
of contact for key stakeholders in the country and therefore play an integral
part in strengthening the Company 's value proposition and the growth of the
organization in the region.

Abilities/Key Competencies/Skills

Alongside the professional competencies outlined below, the successful
candidate will demonstrate the fundamentals of Wyndham 's Count on Me! Service
Culture to be Responsive, Respectful and Deliver a Great Experience. This will
form the cornerstone of their approach as they carry out all tasks with the
Count on Me! Building Blocks in mind;
Compassionate, Engaged, Dependable, Courteous, Inclusive, Hospitable, Prepared
and Personalised.

Negotiation - Must possess advanced negotiation skills in order to create a
positive foundation for the on-going relationship
Collaboration & Relationships - Initiates, builds and maintains lasting
professional relations based on mutual respect and understanding that foster a
collaborative approach to working
Credibility and influence - Will engender credibility and respect within the
hospitality arena thereby enabling immediate recognition as a key player in
the industry
Innovation - Takes an innovative and creative approach that applies the best
fit solution for the situation in hand
Communication - Communicates clearly and effectively in writing and in person.
Fosters an open and honest communication style and has strong presentation
skills
Analysis - Able to read, analyze and understand numerical or verbal data in
order to assess a commercial situation and present a compelling business case
based real information
Commercial and financial acumen - Demonstrates good knowledge in commercial
and financial fundamentals, able to predict the impact of particular
activities on the bottom line of the business
Customer service - Fosters a customer oriented approach; responsive and
respectful in keeping with the fundamental concept of hospitality
Flexibility - Adaptable and accepting of change, able to cope with an evolving
business landscape applying the best fit solution to each unique situation
Empathy - Able to consider, understand and empathize with the priorities and
challenges of others
Integrity - Must show the highest standards of honesty, integrity and
discretion and will create trust with all associates, clients and customers
Leadership - Must demonstrate the qualities of leadership and people
management, the ability to motivate and inspire others
Consultative - Makes purposeful observations and recommendations to create
positive improvements and advances for the team and / or customer
FUN !

Experience/Certificates/Education

The candidate must have the ability to travel to the Holy Cities of Mekkah and
Madinah.
* The candidate would ideally be a graduate from one of the following: Business Administration, Real Estate degree or Hospitality degree, or have equivalent professional experience
* Expertise in franchising, hotel management, real estate development and an in depth understanding of the hospitality sector are essential
* Significant experience with an emphasis in one or more of the following: hotel development, hotel operations or real estate development/advisory
* Experience in a senior management position from an international corporate environment with responsibility for planning and development of business procedures and processes, budgeting and regular forecasting, in particular with a multiple territory focus is required
* Experience with direct P&L responsibility for revenues and EBITDA
* Previous experience in the hospitality arena both domestically internationally is essential, ideally with exposure to multiple brands in a multi-unit or regional role
* Highly developed analytical and financial skills
* Extensive senior leadership and people management experience
* Fluency in English & Arabic is essential
COMPANY OVERVIEW:

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts is the world's largest hotel franchising company by
the number of properties with approximately ‎9,100 hotels across over ‎95
countries on six continents. Through our network of more than ‎836,000 rooms
appealing to the everyday traveler, Wyndham commands a leading presence in the
hospitality industry. Headquartered in Parsippany, N.J. with offices around
the world in London, Shanghai, Buenos Aires, Dubai and more, Wyndham employs
more than ‎2,000 corporate team members worldwide who are dedicated to the
Company's mission of making hotel travel possible for all. Supporting
thousands of franchisees and a growing global portfolio of ‎24 hotel brands--
think household names like Wyndham, La Quinta, Ramada, Days Inn and Super ‎8--
Wyndham team members are a widespread group of individuals with diverse
interests and backgrounds. Our unique Count on Me culture, commitment to
flexibility and core values of Integrity, Accountability, Inclusivity, Caring
and Fun are just part of what continues to make Wyndham an award-winning best
place to work.

Job Location: Remote in Saudi Arabia, Anywhere in Saudi Arabia, Remote in
Saudi Arabia, Eastern Province ‎000
Employment Status: Full-time
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