Senior Manager, International Hotel Development Marriott International

Employer Active

Posted 13 hrs ago

Experience

2 - 7 Years

Job Location

United Arab Emirates - United Arab Emirates

Education

Any Graduation

Nationality

Any Nationality

Gender

Not Mentioned

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities

Development & Deal Execution

  • Identify and pursue new hotel development opportunities in KSA and Kuwait
  • Lead negotiations for management, franchise, and other agreements with owners and their representatives
  • Review and analyze hotel conversions and new build opportunities for brand integration
  • Coordinate internal development processes including site inspections, feasibility studies, valuations, and legal negotiations
  • Present opportunities for approval to Marriott s internal committees

Stakeholder Engagement & Relationship Management

  • Build and maintain strong relationships with hotel owners, developers, white-label operators, capital providers, and local authorities
  • Represent Marriott at hospitality industry events and maintain a high profile in the region
  • Assist partners in identifying financing sources for hotel acquisition or construction

Strategic Growth & Market Development

  • Develop a robust network within the Middle East hotel and real estate investment sector
  • Champion Marriott s select service brands and promote brand preference among third-party stakeholders
  • Support Marriott s growth strategy through proactive market engagement and deal structuring

Other Responsibilities

  • Perform additional duties as required to support Marriott s development goals across the Middle East and EMEA
  • Ensure compliance with Marriott International policies and procedures

Desired Candidate Profile

Education & Experience

  • University degree in Real Estate, Hotel Administration, Business Administration, or related field (advanced degree preferred)
  • 2 5 years of experience in real estate or hotel industries, with at least 2 years in hotel advisory/development
  • Proven experience with franchised and managed hotel transactions in the Middle East

Skills & Competencies

  • Strong organizational, verbal, and written communication skills
  • Deep understanding of the Middle East hospitality market
  • Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building abilities
  • Ability to manage multiple projects under tight timelines
  • Energetic, proactive, and team-oriented approach
  • Professional demeanor with confident, independent judgment
  • Flexibility to travel frequently and adapt to diverse business environments

Company Industry

  • Hotels
  • Hospitality

Department / Functional Area

  • Corporate Planning
  • Consulting
  • Strategy
  • M&A

Keywords

  • Senior Manager
  • International Hotel Development

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Marriott International

At Marriott, you ll be part of a global hospitality leader committed to growth, innovation, and excellence. As a Senior Manager in our Development team, you ll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our brand presence in KSA and Kuwait. With a collaborative culture and a dynamic portfolio of brands, Marriott offers the opportunity to make a lasting impact in one of the world s most exciting hotel markets.

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