Chief Development Officer - - Raleigh, NC
Concord Hospitality Enterprises
Raleigh, NC

Description

Concord Hospitality is known in for its unparalleled standard of excellence as a hotel developer, owner, and operator across all capabilities. We provide dedicated hotel management services to full-service, luxury and upscale select-service hotel properties. Having been in business since 1985, our portfolio has grown substantially. We are well known within the industry for our expertise and excellence within the different brands. Concord is deeply committed to the guest experience and to providing a great workplace that is inclusive to all. Our rich and vibrant culture is what separates us from our competitors.

Concord Hospitality is seeking a strategic and results-driven Chief Development Officer (CDO) to lead our growth through new hotel development and third-party acquisition opportunities. This executive-level role is instrumental in shaping our expansion strategy and for fostering relationships with key stakeholders and property owners. You will work with an experienced leadership team that is committed to innovation and excellence, and have the opportunity to shape the future of a respected hospitality brand!

Key Responsibilities:

  • Source and secure new hotel development projects and third-party acquisition opportunities.
  • Lead all aspects of deal structuring, including underwriting, financial modeling, and feasibility analysis.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with hotel owners, developers, investors, and key industry partners.
  • Deliver complex and compelling development proposals to senior leadership and investment partners.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with legal, finance, design, and operations teams to ensure alignment on project execution.
  • Provide strategic and visionary leadership to the development team.

    Qualifications:

  • 10+ years of experience in hotel development, acquisitions, or related real estate roles.
  • Extensive knowledge of hotel operations, real estate, and the hospitality investment landscape.
  • Demonstrated success in identifying and closing hotel development and third-party management deals.
  • Proven ability to structure, negotiate, and close complex hospitality transactions.
  • Deep expertise in underwriting, financial feasibility studies, and market analysis.
  • Excellent relationship-building and communication skills.
  • Executive-level leadership experience with a growth-focused mindset.
  • Outstanding relationship management and communication skills with proven success in owner and investor relations.

    Benefits of Working for Concord Hospitality

    We offer competitive executive compensation and incentive structure. Full-time associates are eligible to participate in a comprehensive benefit package, which includes medical/dental/vision plans, life insurance, ST/LT disability options, 401K options, tuition assistance, discounted room rates at Concord managed hotels, plus training & development and career advancement opportunities.

    Why Concord?

    Concord Hospitality invests in its associates by providing training and development at all levels, from interns to executive leaders. Our “Associate First” culture supports and inspires personal development both within the workplace and beyond. Our associates are what our company is built on, and we are proud to recognize them for their hard work, dedication, and commitment to excellence.

    We value work life harmony and we are committed to provide the best guest experience in every market we exist. Concord is built on 5 cornerstones: Quality, Integrity, Community, Profitability and FUN! Our associates say it best with our national company cheer heard throughout North America --- “We Are Concord! We support diversity and inclusion through our mission to be a “Great Place to Work for All."

    Pay Range: $293,000 - $366,000

    Equal Opportunity Employer

    This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

  • Concord Hospitality Enterprises

    Management Company

    Careers and Hospitality Job Opportunities with Concord

    Concord Hospitality Enterprises Company is an award-winning hotel management and development company. Through the combined efforts of over 4,200 hard working and focused associates, Concord offers a unique blend of entrepreneurship, seasoned experience, innovation and technical excellence. These elements create a company equipped to produce above-standard returns, market sustainability and a partnership well worth investing in.

    Since Concord's inception in 1985, our success has been guided by our cornerstones: Quality, Integrity, Community, Profitability and Fun. These cornerstones are the indispensible and fundamental basis of our daily actions. Our commitment to these cornerstones has led us to be recognized as the respected hospitality company that we are.

    Concord is one of North America's largest hotel management and hotel development companies. Concord's passion for success has resulted in over twenty years of proven results as a hotel owner, manager, and developer of mid market and first class hotel properties. Concord's goal is to create value for its partners and associates by leveraging its operations, development, sales & marketing, technology, accounting, and management skills over its growing portfolio of first-class business hotels.

    Concord has experienced sustained growth of a remarkable 35% annually for three years in a row and with over half a billion in new hotel projects in the pipeline, that number is projected to increase noticeably. Additionally, Concord is expanding its portfolio through third party management contracts with leading brand partners such as Marriott, Hilton, Starwood, Choice and Intercontinental Hotels. These growth opportunities have presented themselves to Concord based on our strong relationships with investment partners.