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Director - Development, Europe, UK and Middle East

Director - Development, Europe, UK and Middle East

Langham Hospitality GroupHong Kong, China
30+ days ago
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Job Summary

Langham Hospitality Group (LHG) is a global hotel company with properties located in major cities and four continents under The Langham Hotels and Resorts , Cordis Hotels and Resorts and Ying'nFlo brands. It is the hospitality arm of Great Eagle Holdings, a leading property development company in Hong Kong.

Key Responsibilities :

  • Collaborate with the executive team and relevant management at Langham to develop a deep understanding of the company's businesses, strategic priorities, and positioning
  • Originate and unlock opportunities that align with Langham’s business strategy, aiming to strengthen the company’s competitive position and support profitable expansion in Europe, the Middle East, and internationally
  • Identify and evaluate business growth opportunities with primary focus on management contracts
  • Develop key relationships internally and externally to capitalize on deal flow opportunities
  • Conduct due diligence, analysis, and presentation of opportunities
  • Take responsibility for executing transactions, including negotiations, partner selection, and integration
  • Establish and deliver an aspirational yet achievable pace of development for the regions
  • Compile and update a list of target markets for development
  • Monitor industry trends and news, assessing their potential impact
  • Attend and represent Langham at relevant hospitality events to maintain a high profile within the industry

Implement the budget and marketing plan for the department

  • Facilitate communication and coordination with the SVP Development and CEO
  • Establish and maintain a robust network of contacts to generate potential projects
  • Generate and convert leads that conform to established strategies and standards
  • Design and produce a regularly distributed internal development status report for the regions
  • Establish and gain internal agreement on standard procedures for the review and approval of development projects, including :
  • Screening process and go / no-go decisions
  • Approval of proposed facilities and financial projections
  • Standard format for project submission documents
  • Creation and updating of standard documents such as Heads of Terms, Letters of Intent and others
  • Negotiate deal terms with owners, leading to the signing of Heads of Terms or Letters of Intent
  • In cooperation with internal legal colleagues, instruct external solicitors for drafting management and related agreements
  • Negotiate various documents through to completion
  • Requirement .

  • Bachelor’s degree in business, hotel management, or a related field. MBA holder is preferred
  • Minimum of 10 years of experience in business development within the hotel management industry
  • Proven track record of proactive sales with a history of successfully closing deals.
  • Established network of contacts within the hotel industry, particularly among luxury and lifestyle hotel owners
  • Global experience, with a focus on Europe, the UK, and the Middle East
  • Fluency in English, with strong oral and written communication skills
  • Primary exposure and experience in the luxury segment and brands
  • Solid understanding of hotel underwriting and fundamental principles
  • Familiarity with various hotel markets, industry trends, banks, and special servicers
  • Knowledge of key property management skills and attributes that drive incremental value for owners
  • Proficiency in management contract terms and negotiation techniques
  • Ability to engage effectively with potential clients, owners, and internal executives, demonstrating a strong capability for closing and executing deals
  • Skill in building new relationships through various methods, including business entertainment and cold calling when necessary; proactive and hands-on attributes are essential
  • Tenacious "hunter" mindset combined with strategic thinking and advisory skills crucial for launching new business initiatives; a blend of entrepreneurial spirit and organizational proficiency is key to excelling in this role
  • Polished self-presentation and demeanor that reflects the brand’s image
  • Excellent presentation and communication skills, comfortable interacting with all levels within an organization and with external constituents
  • Flexibility for regular travel, potentially up to 50% of the time
  • Strong understanding of marketing, commercial, and financial components of the business
  • Gravitas, experience, and credibility to act as an advisor to senior executives
  • Candidates with more experience may consider for Senior Director position
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