Development Manager, EMEA

What are we looking for?

Applicants will ideally have a background in development (preferably hotel), real estate / property, asset management ,feasibility or investment. Additional skills / experience will include:  

•    Accuracy, attention to detail, responsiveness and proactive behaviour.
•    Excellent command of the English language.
•    High proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint and Word.
•    Fundamental grasp of real estate investment, finance and hotel operations. 
•    Strong communication & interpersonal skills at different levels.
•    A self-starter with the ability to anticipate and not simply react to business needs.
•    Managing a range of competing priorities and demands (strong time management skills are essential)
•    Results-driven, tenacious, able to work under pressure and openness to regular feedback (in line with the wide audience addressed)
•    Strong analytical skills and ability to make decisions on his/her own.
•    Ability to work independently combined with a team spirit and desire to support a team.
•    A desire for self-improvement and career advancement

Required Qualifications
•    BA/BS/ Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
•    Experience in developing an expert level of analytic skills with the ability to present complex information to senior audiences.
•    Ability to travel when required mainly for industry event and internal meetings.

Preferred Qualifications
•    MBA/Master’s Degree Hospitality, Sales, General Business, Real Estate certifications or education or equivalent 
•    Prior industry experience (hotel operator, feasibility, consulting, sales) Substantial hospitality industry experience preferred in similar roles
•    Previous experience in Hotel Development, Real Estate or Feasibility & Investment type roles. 
•    A solid understanding of and a passion for the hotel industry (e.g. operational experience) with good analytical skills and either an experience or inclination towards sales-driven functions. 
•    An aspiration to build a career in hotel development.
•    Additional language(s) would be considered an advantage. 

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