Corporate Development Director

Director, Corporate Development

The Director, Corporate Development is a results-oriented individual contributor responsible for supporting the identification, evaluation, and execution of strategic growth opportunities through mergers and acquisitions, investments, and corporate partnerships. The role contributes across the full deal lifecycle, including opportunity assessment, financial modeling, valuation, due diligence, transaction structuring, and post-transaction implementation support. Operating at the intersection of strategy, finance, and legal, this role partners closely with senior leadership and cross-functional stakeholders to assess strategic fit, risk-return profiles, and value creation potential of growth initiatives. The Director translates commercial objectives into actionable analyses and supports transaction execution to advance the company's portfolio and long-term growth strategy. The role works closely with Choice Hotels' CEO, Chief Growth & Strategy Officer, CFO, and functional leaders to evaluate acquisition and partnership targets, identify synergies, and support value creation initiatives aligned with enterprise priorities.
WORK LOCATION: This position is based at Choice Hotels' Pike & Rose headquarters in North Bethesda, Maryland. The selected candidate must be able to commit to this location requirement and adhere to the company's hybrid work schedule, which consists of four days onsite and one day remote per week.
NOTE:
This position is not eligible for relocation assistance or sponsorship.
Salary Range
The salary range for this position is $150,000 to $178,000 annually. In addition to the annual salary, this role is eligible for an annual bonus based on the terms of Choice's Management Incentive Plan (MIP).
The pay range listed is for this position and is what Choice Hotels reasonably expects to pay. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. An employee's pay position within the pay range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, and business or organizational needs.
Choice prioritizes our associate wellbeing by offering a comprehensive benefits program that is both competitive and flexible to help you achieve your wellbeing goals - here are just a few:
Competitive compensation and benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage
Leave and paid time-off for holidays, vacation, personal, family, volunteer, sick, jury duty, bereavement, military, and religious observance
Financial benefits for retirement and health savings
Employee recognition programs
Discounts at Choice hotels worldwide
About Choice
Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), is one of the largest lodging franchisors in the world. With 7,500 hotels in 45+ countries and territories, we offer a range of high-quality lodging options in the upper upscale, upper midscale, midscale, extended stay, and economy segments. We're the hotel company for those who choose to bet on themselves

the striver, the dreamer, the entrepreneur

because that's who we are, too.
At Choice, we are united by the simple belief that tomorrow will be even better than today

for associates, our company, and our franchisees. At our worldwide corporate headquarters in North Bethesda, Maryland, at our technology center in Scottsdale, Arizona, and through our associates around the globe, every voice is heard and every idea is listened to, no matter what area of the company they come from. We are united in supporting the entrepreneurial dreams of our thousands of franchise owners, which propels us forward

giving our work at Choice a purpose larger than our business.
Our corporate office locations:
North Bethesda, MD

Located at Pike & Rose, our worldwide headquarters is less than 15 miles from Washington, D.C., one block away from the North Bethesda Metro station, with easy access to I-495, complimentary parking, electronic charging stations, restaurants and retail.
Scottsdale, AZ

Located at the northwest corner of Loop 101, the Scottsdale office is home to our technology, eCommerce and customer service organizations, with easy access to complimentary parking, electronic charging stations, restaurants and retail.
Minneapolis, MN

Select roles are based in our Minneapolis office on Highway 394, near the intersection with Highway 100, only five minutes from downtown.
Field/Remote

Select roles designated as field/remote will require associates to work from a home office, connecting virtually with Choice team members and leadership on Zoom, with possible required travel depending on the role.
Choice's Cultural Values
Welcome and Respect Everyone | Be Bold | Be Quick | Listen | Be Curious | Show Integrity
Choice's Leadership Principles
Act with Intention | Lead with Authenticity | Grow & Deliver