Job Description

We are recruiting for one of the Mainboard listed real estate and hospitality companies. Given their strategic expansion and future direction, they are looking to hire a VP – Business Development (Hospitality) to take the lead in helming the team in Business Development and their Hospitality arm. Reporting to the CEO directly, this is a leadership role where you will be instrumental in leveraging your operational, business development, sales expertise and network to expand the hospitality business in the Asia Pacific region.

Your key responsibilities include identifying, evaluating, and securing new hospitality development and acquisition opportunities. This is pertaining to developing business strategies such as commercial terms, fee structure etc in accordance with industry best practices and competitive norms.

You will be leading the negotiation of management contracts and deal making process including coordinating with internal and external parties on matters relating to the deal (for new investments or management contracts) and projects (for existing assets)

You will proactively engage with major international operators while maintaining the flexibility to work effectively with any potential partner to manage these relationships to ensure alignment with the owner’s long-term objectives.

As the Owner’s Representative, you will be supporting any ongoing projects, including managing the current renovation project in the portfolio and driving expansion in key markets of interest and see through the execution of such projects.

Requirements:

You are degree qualified with more than 15 years of experience in hospitality business development and have displayed leadership and growth achievements in your current/previous capacity.

You are insightful with strong business/commercial acumen and comes with in-depth industry experience and network of owners’ contact.

You possess excellent interpersonal, communication skills and able to navigate complex negotiation situations.

You are ambitious, results-oriented and looking to achieve the set KPIs of the company’s performance.