Director of Development Hotels & Resorts
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Job Summary
Group Director of Development
Hotel & Resort Group
Director of development
Confidential international luxury lifestyle hospitality group
(Hotels resorts city hotels & residences)
Position summary
COMPANIUM Hospitality has been mandated to recruit a Director of Development on behalf of a confidential international hospitality group. The group operates and develops luxury lifestyle hotels beach clubs city hotels resorts and branded residences across leading destinations.
The Director of Development will be responsible for defining and implementing the groups global growth strategy identifying strategic markets assessing opportunities and securing new projects and partnerships.
The role involves close collaboration with the Group COO to ensure that all new developments are aligned with the companys operational standards financial objectives and long-term vision.
Key responsibilities
- Development & expansion strategy
Define and lead the groups global development strategy in line with brand vision and financial objectives.
Conduct market mapping to identify priority regions and cities for expansion.
Perform competitive benchmarking and monitor market trends pipeline projects and emerging destinations.
Recommend development priorities and entry strategies for new markets (resorts urban hotels or mixed-use projects).
- Deal sourcing & negotiation
Source opportunities through a strong international network of owners investors and developers.
Lead negotiations for management agreements leases joint ventures or selective equity participation.
Structure deals that maximize value and long-term brand strength.
- Market analysis feasibility studies & investment analysis
Deliver market intelligence on lifestyle/luxury trends mixed-use projects and branded residences.
Conduct detailed feasibility studies including financial modeling market demand analysis and ROI projections for new projects.
Assess project risks and returns ensuring robust business cases for executive approval.
Present recommendations to the COO and executive leadership with clear commercial justifications
- Cross-functional collaboration
Work in close coordination with the Group COO to evaluate validate and prioritize projects
based on operational financial and strategic criteria.
Partner with technical services design and operations teams to ensure brand alignment.
Oversee project milestones from approval to contract execution.
Support pre-opening planning and ensure smooth handover to operations.
- Representation & stakeholder engagement
Represent the group in industry forums real estate and hospitality investment conferences.
Develop and maintain long-term relationships with developers investors owners financial institutions and advisory firms.
Act as a brand ambassador in target development markets.
Promote the brands unique luxury lifestyle positioning in international markets.
Candidate profile
Education
Masters degree in hospitality management real estate business administration or finance (top-tier international business school or hospitality school preferred).
Additional certifications in investment asset management or real estate development are a plus.
Professional experience
15 years of professional experience in hospitality development real estate investment or asset management.
Minimum 5 years in a senior leadership role (director head of development VP or similar).
Proven success in originating and closing development deals in multiple geographies.
Track record in resorts and urban properties as well as residences ideally including lifestyle/luxury brands.
Languages
Fluent in English both spoken and written with strong business and contractual
communication skills.
French or Spanish highly valued/
Excellent cross-cultural communication abilities; able to operate confidently in international environments.
Key competencies
Exceptional negotiation and financial structuring skills.
Strong analytical and strategic thinking capabilities.
Entrepreneurial mindset able to balance creativity and commercial discipline.
Global outlook with the ability to travel extensively and operate across diverse cultures.
Charismatic confident communicator with gravitas to influence at board and investor level.
Location
Flexible
Frequent international travel required.
CØMPΛNIUM Hospitality
Key Skills
- Crisis Management
- Marketing
- Public Relations
- Fundraising
- Media Relations
- Constant Contact
- Strategic Planning
- Social Media Management
- Team Management
- Public Speaking
- Wordpress
- Writing Skills
