Development Director

AccorHotels

Dubai, UAE

Ref: RP714-11564

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

Development Director - Middle East

Based in Dubai, UAE, and reporting to the SVP Development- Premium, Midscale & Economy, the Development Director-Middle East is responsible for expanding the Accor managed and franchised hotel portfolio in Middle East.

The Development Director is responsible of sourcing, negotiating and finalizing all the development projects for Accor, for all brands, all types of contracts, all types of projects, new building / transformation of existing hotels or offices, individual or combined projects.

Responsibilities include:
- Establish close relationships with key clients in order to understand their projects, commercial objectives and branding requirements
- Maintain a strong understanding of current market conditions, competitive landscape and prospective partner/investor/client opportunities
- Support regional development management teams and development personnel throughout the deal-making process through the evaluation of new opportunities, development of pitches, negotiating of contracts and generally removing hurdles which need to be overcome in order to achieve objectives
- Identify main hotel projects and stakeholders
- Represent the company during local and international seminars, exhibitions, or events Support any negotiation of prime projects, lead locally any Luxury projects
- Develop close and regular relations with other departments in order to reflect needs and constraints in the agreements, develop up to date arguments for selling the company l:x-ands and its services
- Validate reports monthly for roll-up into global reporting

Working environment:
- Based at the Regional office in Dubai, UAE
- Travel for meetings with clients, site visits, conferences, etc. is to be expected.

Requirements

Domain Expertise:
- Degree in Business, Hotel, Finance, Real Estate similar degree
- A significant experience in Hospitality
- Strong knowledge /experience in market analysis & feasibility studies
- Knowledge of hotel accounting, hotel management, financial modeling, residential development, branded residential management, hotel brands, and ability to understand legal documents. Experience in brand management and communications is a distinctive advantage

Individual Skills:
- Recognized communication skills with all levels of team members
- Strong leadership skills and proven ability to build, coach and develop high performing teams
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to negotiate, influence and generate confidence, trust and respect
- Demonstrated ability to think both strategically and tactically

Mindset & Behaviours:
- Confident and articulate communication, negotiation, relationship and networking skills Entrepreneurial spirit with drive, ambition and a high level of energy
- Multicultural awareness and the ability to work with people from diverse cultures, backgrounds and perspectives

About the Company

A caring employer providing respect, training and career development for our employees. An attractive employer offering more than 100 professions across the 5 continents.

We are much more than a world leader. We are 250,000 hoteliers with the same shared passion for welcoming. We take care of millions of guests in our 4,300 addresses and on our digital platforms. As an operator and franchisor (HotelServices), owner and investor (HotelInvest), we invest all our energy into making "Feel Welcome" resonate as the finest hotel promise.

From luxury to economy and in every corner of the globe, AccorHotels'​ more than 20 brands meet all the needs of business and leisure travelers seeking comfort, attention and high-quality services.

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Director salaries in UAE

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AED 38,500

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