Manager - Hospitality, Tourism & Leisure Advisory - Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Knight Frank

Description

Reference No 28985 Job Title Manager - Hospitality, Tourism & Leisure Advisory Type Fixed Term Contract Salary Range Competitive Division Other Sub Division [[mfield2]] Department Real Estate Strategy and Consulting - (UNITED ARAB EMIRATES) Location Dubai

Overview

Knight Frank is a leading practitioner in global commercial real estate markets. We are looking for an enthusiastic and hardworking individual to join our Hospitality, Leisure and Tourism team. The team provides strategic advisory services, including market and financial feasibility studies, highest and best use studies, operator search and selection engagements, and operational assessments, to (semi) government entities, developers, and institutional investors.

Responsibilities

Mentor and coach junior staff members in the team.

Review the work undertaken by junior staff members to ensure that quality of output is maintained.

Undertake research for the identified services and provide meaningful market driven advice with full responsibility for the project deliverables.

Undertake market, financial feasibility, and highest and best use studies.

Conduct hotel operator search and selections for on behalf of our clients.

Advise on operational enhancements.

Liaise with sub consultants and other professionals where required to deliver results.

Communicate fully with all stakeholders and colleagues to ensure the delivery of tasks are managed in an efficient and professional manner.

Link and interface with other internal departments to coordinate inputs for reports. Cross sell opportunities into regional and global teams.

Refer business leads or other potential fee earning opportunities into other parts of the regional and global business.

Contribute to business development including proposal writing and attending network events.

Build and maintain goodwill, confidentiality, and trust with prospective and existing clients at all times in order to foster the professional image of the Partnership.

Provide high quality, user-friendly and value for money service.

Keep abreast of key trends and developments in real estate regionally and globally in order to provide an informed opinion.

Skills and Qualifications

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Real Estate, Hospitality, Business or a related field.

Minimum of 5 years of experience in real estate development, hospitality advisory and hotel operations with functional knowledge of the Middle East hospitality market.

An understanding and appreciation of Middle East macro-economics and drivers of development strategies and real estate sector growth.

Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Strong team player with the ability to build relationships.

Clear and logical thinker with well-developed report writing and financial modelling skills.

Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.

Ability to work flexible schedules to ensure successful and timely delivery of projects.

Understanding of regional business culture and regulations.

The ability to understand and make use of computers and information technology (KF Internal Systems).

Certifications and Licenses: MRICS desired but not essential.

Software: Microsoft Office programs to an advanced level.

Language skills: Fluency in English, written and verbal. Fluency in Arabic is advantageous.

Travel: Flexible attitude towards travelling.

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