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About the Role

Savills is seeking an experienced director to lead the Brand / Operator Search & Contract Negotiation service line within its Global Residential Development Consultancy (GRDC) team. The role involves managing key service lines, driving global business development, and supporting integrated client solutions across the project lifecycle.

Responsibilities

Lead the Brand / Operator Search, Selection & Contract Negotiation and Operational Advisory service lines
Drive business development globally, originating and securing new mandates across multiple markets
Manage senior B2B stakeholder relationships, including developers, brand & operators, investors & ultra-high-net-worth clients
Contribute to the strategic growth and positioning of the team
Deliver integrated client solutions in collaboration with internal teams and external partners
Advise clients across the full project lifecycle, from concept to end-unit commercialisation
Oversee project delivery, including resource allocation and team management
Support the management and monitoring of team financial performance, including budgeting, forecasting, P&L review, and financial reporting
Mentor and develop junior team members
Undertake regular international travel for client engagement and industry events

Requirements

Strong track record in brand/operator search, selection and contract negotiation, with a strong focus on branded residential agreements
International experience within real estate, hospitality, or related advisory sectors
Background with a recognised hospitality operator, or a reputable consultancy/valuation firm specialising in residential or hotel advisory (or a combination of both)
Proven ability to generate business and drive revenue growth
Strong stakeholder management and client relationship skills
Commercially astute, with solid financial and analytical capability (including financial modelling)
Strategic mindset with the ability to lead and grow a team’s key service lines
Advanced proficiency in MS Office suite
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to produce clear, concise outputs
Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, balance competing demands, and deliver high-quality outcomes under pressure

Skills

Brand/operator search, selection and contract negotiation
Real estate
Hospitality
Advisory sectors
Stakeholder management
Client relationship management
Financial and analytical capability
Financial modelling
MS Office suite
Communication skills
Managing multiple priorities

Location

London

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

Director
Experienced

Benefits

30 Days Annual Leave, plus Bank Holidays
Life Assurance
Private Medical Scheme
Virtual GP
Global Mobility Scheme
Rewards Platform
Company Pension Scheme
Enhanced Incremental Annual Leave

About the Company

Savills is the market leader in the Branded Residences sector.
The Global Residential Development Consultancy (GRDC) team operates within the Global Residential Development (GRD) department.
The GRD department comprises two core divisions: Consultancy and Sales & Marketing.
These teams collaborate to deliver a seamless, end-to-end client service, from project conception through to successful commercialisation.
The GRDC team has a global remit spanning all regions from the Caribbean to Japan.
The team provides six core service lines: Development Consultancy & Feasibility, Brand Advisory, Brand / Operator Search & Contract Negotiation, Operational Advisory, Capital Markets, and Sales & Marketing Consultancy.