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Business Development Director (Hospitality)
We are seeking an experienced Business Development Director to lead strategic growth initiatives for a well-established organization operating in the Hospitality Sectors. The ideal candidate will have a strong network within the Saudi market, a proven track record in business development, partnerships, and investment opportunities, and the ability to identify and execute high-value projects.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and execute business development strategies to drive sustainable growth.
- Identify new business opportunities, strategic partnerships, and investment prospects
- Build and maintain strong relationships with investors, developers, government entities, and key stakeholders
- Lead negotiations for commercial agreements, joint ventures, and strategic alliances
- Conduct market research and competitive analysis to identify emerging opportunities
- Collaborate with executive leadership on expansion plans and business initiatives
- Prepare business cases, feasibility studies, and financial proposals
- Work closely with operations, finance, legal, and project teams to ensure successful project execution
- Represent the company at industry events, conferences, and networking forums
- Achieve annual business development and revenue growth targets
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Real Estate, Finance, or a related field (MBA preferred)
- 10–15+ years of business development experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership role
- Proven experience in the hospitality and/or real estate industry within Saudi Arabia
- Strong understanding of the Saudi real estate market, hospitality sector, and investment landscape
- Established network with developers, investors, hospitality operators, and government authorities
- Excellent negotiation, presentation, and relationship management skill
- Fluent in Arabic and English (spoken and written)
- Willingness to be based in Makkah, Saudi Arabia
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working with hospitality developers, hotel operators, or mixed-use real estate projects
- Knowledge of PPP projects, investment structuring, and strategic partnership
Experience in business expansion, acquisitions, or large-scale development projects.