Director / Vice President – Business Development (Hotel Management Agreements) - dubai - ARK People Solutions

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    ARK People Solutions dubai

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    Description
    Overview

    Role Purpose The Director / Vice President – Business Development is responsible for driving portfolio expansion through the origination and execution of Hotel Management Agreements (HMAs) and related commercial structures across the GCC, Middle East, and Africa.

    This role focuses on identifying and converting development opportunities by building trusted relationships with hotel owners, investors, developers, family offices, and government-linked entities.

    The position plays a critical commercial and strategic role in supporting regional growth across multiple operating models, including:

    Third-Party Hotel Management
    White Label / Soft Brand Management
    Franchise Structures
    Operator-Led Models

    Region:
    GCC, Middle East & Africa

    Location:
    Dubai


    Reporting To:
    Chief Executive Officer

    Key Responsibilities
    Business Development & GrowthIdentify, source, and secure new hotel management opportunities across the GCC, Middle East, and Africa.
    Build and actively manage a robust pipeline of Hotel Management Agreements (HMAs).
    Drive expansion across new-build developments, conversions, repositioning projects, and mixed-use assets.
    Represent the company in commercial discussions and negotiations leading to LOIs, HMAs, franchise, or white-label agreements.
    Owner & Investor RelationsEstablish and maintain strong relationships with hotel owners, investors, developers, family offices, and asset managers.
    Act as the primary commercial point of contact throughout the full deal lifecycle.
    Understand owner and investor objectives and align them with suitable brands, operating models, and value propositions.
    Deliver high-level presentations covering brand positioning, operating capabilities, and projected financial performance.
    Deal Structuring & NegotiationLead and support negotiations on management fees, incentive structures, term sheets, and key contractual conditions.
    Work closely with Legal, Finance, Technical Services, and Operations to structure commercially viable agreements.
    Coordinate feasibility discussions, preliminary financial modeling, and brand-fit assessments.
    Market Intelligence & StrategyMonitor market trends, investment flows, and competitive activity across assigned regions.
    Identify emerging destinations and development corridors aligned with portfolio growth strategy.
    Provide regular market intelligence, insights, and recommendations to senior leadership.
    Internal CoordinationCollaborate closely with Operations, Finance, Technical Services, HR, Marketing, and Brand teams.
    Ensure seamless handover of signed projects into pre-opening and operational phases.
    Contribute to long-term brand growth strategies and portfolio planning initiatives.
    Core Requirements & Profile
    Experience & Background
    Minimum 5 years of experience in hotel business development, asset management, or hospitality investments.
    Proven and verifiable track record in securing Hotel Management Agreements and/or franchise deals.
    Strong understanding of hospitality operating models, including third-party management, franchise, and white-label structures.
    Demonstrated experience working with hotel owners and developers across the GCC, Middle East, and/or Africa.
    Candidates without prior hotel business development, asset management, or hospitality investment experience will not be considered.
    Regional & Cultural Requirements
    Arabic speaker preferred
    Must be eligible to travel to KSA (including Makkah and Madinah) and across GCC countries
    Strong cultural awareness and ability to operate effectively within Middle Eastern business environments
    Commercial & Personal Skills
    Excellent negotiation, presentation, and stakeholder management capabilities
    Strong commercial acumen with a solid understanding of hotel financials and performance metrics
    Strategic, analytical thinker with a hands-on, deal-driven approach
    Self-motivated, entrepreneurial, and results-oriented
    Willingness to travel extensively across the region
    What The Role Offers
    A senior, high-impact role within a growing hotel management platform
    Direct involvement in shaping regional expansion strategy
    Exposure to a diversified portfolio across multiple market segments
    Regular engagement with senior leadership, owners, and investors
    Competitive remuneration package with performance-linked incentives

    Note:
    Only candidates meeting the stated experience and regional eligibility requirements will be considered.
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