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 In this role, you will have responsibility for a network of Franchise hotels within the France region for Power Brands. With the Development and Operations department, you will be integral to driving the strategy of franchise regionally and across France to ensure the successful performance and development of the network.  

 MAIN ACCOUNTABILITIES:

o    Responsible for the growth of Franchisee Fee Income by setting appropriate actions (preventive and corrective) in line with the country objectives & brand policies.
o    Ensure the effective implementation of the franchise agreement, protecting the interests of Accor whilst respecting the needs of the Franchisees 
o    Promote and demonstrate the expertise and the added value of belonging to the Accor group to the Franchisees
o    Ensure network consistency and the brand identity by monitoring the brand standards closely and working with operational colleagues
o    Support the Franchisees in developing a business strategy for their hotels. Contribute to the results for the Franchise network by:
 - guide the hotels in the Brand standards and policies
 - advise on the proper market positioning and pricing
 - foster the exchange of best practices between the hotels
 o    Lead the franchisee from the start of the agreement, offer the best advice in the interest of both parties ensuring
 - he management of the Franchisee obligations 
 - the respect of the brand identity and promise
o    Promote the brand quality policy, monitor and measure this by using different tools. Analyse the potential malfunctions, identify areas of improvement through corrective actions, with the Franchisee Hotel management
o    Advise and lead the franchisee in selecting training for its team, participate and represent the brand in the different training within the network 
o    Promote Accor in terms of product and as a service provider to the Franchise network
o    Be attentive to development opportunities for Franchising Accor brands 
o    Represents the company with Key Franchise Groups  
o    Maintain awareness of the current market trends in general and in franchising to ensure that Accor is responsive to the changing needs and can maximise opportunities in the Franchising environment.
o    In collaboration with the Integration Led, support integrations, churns and flips.  This part requires organisation and capability to establish an action plan prior to and after the integration phase.
o    Liaise with all the HO departments in order to action the appropriate strategy for each hotel. Liaise with the market leaders in order to set up the right strategy for the franchisees within the market place.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

o    Ability to analyse, anticipate & adapt
o    Ability to persuade and influence Franchisees to maintain brand standards and appropriate Accor Policies.
o    Proactive and decisive.
o    Strong and proven financial acumen.
o    Ability to develop clear strategic plans and business objectives which balance medium and short term business needs. 
o    Experienced in management of a sizeable number of branded hotels (mid market brands preferable) with strong organisational skills.
o    Natural coach/mentor who enjoys developing people and delivering results through others.
o    Effective leader with ability to inspire and communicate at the highest levels.
o    Ability to deliver under pressure, resistance to stress, strong drive and energy. 

Our values: BeAllyouArewithallyourhearth
At Accor, we are committed to diversity. Each individual, each personality, and each experience has its place to grow and make us grow collectively. Everything we do, we do with heart. We are creators of emotions, professionals of the human experience, resolutely turned towards others and the world around us.
- Our culture is inclusive. We value the richness of the 120 nationalities, the different backgrounds, and all the stories that make us up. We encourage the diversity of our personalities.
- We take care of the world around us: our teams, our clients, our establishments, our environment are at the heart of our concerns. Our mission is human, essential: to bring cultures together, to open windows on the world, to provide unforgettable experiences, day after day.
- We like to reveal you. All our heartists are talents in the making, they are the future of our group and our hotels. Helping them grow professionally and develop personally according to their desires and ambitions is our priority. 
- Together, we imagine your future. Our group is large, the field of possibilities is immense and the experiences are infinite. We encourage every project to evolve in our multi-brand network, in France, in Southern Europe and internationally. 
- We dare to question the status quo. We take innovation to heart and challenge ourselves to always do better. We take risks, we dream the impossible and make it possible. 
- Hospitality is a team effort and we are stronger together. We believe in caring, we respect our differences and value all voices. We work as a team, saying what we do and doing what we say. Live in ACCOR with yourself. With your talent, your passions, your teams, your desires Be All you Are with all your hearth.