Senior Manager– Hotels Development

We are seeking an experienced Senior Manager Hotels Development to lead the expansion of our client's hotel portfolio in Saudi Arabia. The successful candidate will be responsible for identifying, evaluating, negotiating, and securing new hotel development opportunities through acquisitions, long-term leases, management agreements, joint ventures, and franchise partnerships.This strategic leadership role requires extensive experience in hotel development, hospitality real estate, and commercial negotiations, particularly within the Saudi market.Key ResponsibilitiesIdentify and secure new hotel development opportunities through acquisitions, leases, management contracts, and franchise agreements.Lead negotiations with property owners, developers, investors, and strategic partners to expand the hotel portfolio.Source suitable hotel assets, development sites, and mixed-use hospitality projects across Saudi Arabia.Conduct market research, feasibility studies, financial evaluations, and commercial due diligence for potential projects.Build and maintain relationships with landowners, real estate developers, investment groups, government entities, and hospitality stakeholders.Evaluate hospitality investment opportunities and prepare business cases for executive management.Lead negotiations on lease agreements, joint ventures, acquisitions, and hotel management contracts.Collaborate with legal, finance, technical, and operations teams throughout the transaction process.Monitor market trends, competitor activities, and emerging hospitality opportunities to support long-term growth.Represent the company in industry events, investment forums, and business development meetings.Hotel & Hospitality Acquisitions – Experience acquiring, leasing, or signing new hotel properties for hotel owners, operators, or hospitality groups.Hotel Franchise & Management Contract Development – Professionals who have successfully expanded hotel brands by securing franchise or hotel management agreements.Hospitality Real Estate Development – Experience in hotel developments, mixed-use projects, land acquisition, feasibility studies, joint ventures, and lease negotiations.Strong knowledge of hospitality investment and development opportunities in Makkah,QualificationsBachelor's degree in Business Administration, Real Estate, Hospitality Management, Finance, or a related discipline.MBA or relevant postgraduate qualification is an advantage.Experience10+ years of experience in hotel development, hospitality business development, real estate development, or hotel acquisitions.Proven track record of successfully closing hotel acquisition, lease, franchise, or management agreement transactions.Strong commercial negotiation and stakeholder management skills.Excellent understanding of hospitality investment, feasibility analysis, and commercial structuring.Experience within the Saudi Arabian hospitality market is highly desirable.Arabic & English speaking is MUST