Franchise Manager Italy - Minor Hotels

What will be your mission?

As Franchise Manager (Italy) you will support the Development function in driving the expansion of Minor Hotels’ portfolio across Italy, with a particular focus on opportunities related to franchise and asset-light growth models .

The role will be responsible for identifying, sourcing and advancing new hotel opportunities , working closely with owners, investors and internal teams to evaluate potential projects and support the execution of deals.

This position is aimed at profiles with a strong background in hotel development, real estate or hospitality expansion , with the ability to operate in a commercial, fast-paced environment and contribute to the growth of the pipeline and closing of new franchise agreements .

What will you do?

Development & Deal Sourcing:

• Proactively identify and originate hotel opportunities across Italy (conversions, rebrands, new developments)
• Build pipeline across owners, investors, white label operators and advisors
• Develop and nurture strong relationships with hotel owners, developers, white label operators, brokers, and other key industry stakeholders.
• Identify off-market and proprietary opportunities that align with Minor Hotels' brand and regional strategy.
• Represent Minor Hotels at industry events, conferences and roadshows to strengthen brand visibility and deal flow.

Negotiation & Structuring:

• Lead commercial and strategic assessments of potential franchise opportunities.
• Collaborate with Feasibility to review market dynamics, competitive positioning, return expectations, and long-term value creation.
• Partner with Legal to develop term sheets, negotiate franchise agreements and secure internal approvals.
• Prepare and present business cases, financial summaries and strategic rationales to senior leadership.

Onboarding & Transition to Franchise Support:

• Coordinate all pre-contract and pre-opening phases, including brand fit evaluation, technical alignment and compliance with franchise requirements.
• Manage the transition to the SVP Franchise Support, ensuring a clear and comprehensive handover for ongoing operational relationship management.
• Oversee the initial onboarding period to ensure the franchise partner fully understands brand standards, systems and obligations.

Deal Assessment, Negotiation & Structuring:

• Act as the primary point of contact for owners throughout the development, negotiation and pre-opening stages.
• Provide strategic guidance to owners regarding brand selection, conversion requirements and commercial expectations.
• Identify future opportunities for conversions, brand upgrades, multi-property agreements or portfolio deals.

What are we looking for?

• 5+ years in hotel Development, Investment, consultancy areas within Hospitality.
• Demonstrated experience working directly with hotel owners, investors or franchise partners.
• Strong understanding of franchising models.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, or business.
• Technical Skills: Good understanding of financial concepts related to hotel development (feasibility, investment logic, returns) understanding of brand standards, familiarity with asset light operating models strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Languages: High level in English and Italian; additional languages are a plus for international expansion.

Compensation

Gross annual salary starting from 50K.

Compensation will be commensurate with the candidate's experience, skills and level of seniority

Why choose us?

At Minor Hotels Europe & Americas we are committed to shaping exciting careers worldwide and cross-cultural experiences. Join a global hospitality group and unlock endless opportunities for growth and success in an international environment. Our journey is fuelled by the passion and dedication of our incredible teams, who also enjoy inspiring and exclusive benefits for being part of our Company:

• Development opportunities and training programs. We offer a range of learning resources and platforms to help you develop your skills and knowledge in different professional areas and languages. You can also enjoy internal mobility opportunities within our global hospitality group, exploring new challenges and cultures in different locations and brands.

• Be Worldwide . As well as enjoying our hotels as a guest, you will also be able to experience different cultures and learn from diverse teams in a company where more than 150 nationalities are represented.

• Inclusive work culture. We value and celebrate diversity by fostering a respectful and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive and belong. We promote equal opportunities and empower our team members to express their unique perspectives, talents and contributions. We embrace different backgrounds, cultures, identities and abilities as a source of enrichment and innovation for our Company.

• A culture of continuous listening and feedback . We strive to create a work environment that truly engages you, and the best way to achieve this is to listen to your feedback, needs and concerns at key moments in your life as a team member. We also encourage open and honest communication between managers and team members, as well as among peers, as a way of learning and growing together.

• Wellbeing initiatives . We care about your physical and mental health by providing you with tools and initiatives that can help you improve your wellbeing, such as flexible working conditions, internal sports clubs and workshops.

• Sustainable and Volunteer initiatives. We want to involve our team members in our commitment as a responsible Company, so we promote and encourage participation in various social and environmental volunteering activities in cooperation with foundations and NGOs.

Special rates and promotions for team members . Access to an advantageous team member rate and special discounts to enjoy our hotels around the world. You can also enjoy exclusive benefits through our corporate loyalty programme and many other benefits for your friends and family