Development Manager, KSA

The Development Manager is responsible for expanding the Accor managed and franchised hotel portfolio in the MEA region with a big focus on KSA market. This role is responsible of sourcing, negotiating and finalizing all the development projects for Accor, for all brands, all types of contracts, all types of projects, new building / transformation of existing hotels or offices, individual or combined projects.

• Establish close relationships with key clients in order to understand their projects, commercial objectives and branding requirements
• Maintain a strong understanding of current market conditions, competitive landscape and prospective partner/investor/client opportunities
• Support regional development management teams and development personnel throughout the deal-making process through the evaluation of new opportunities, development of pitches, negotiating of contracts and generally removing hurdles which need to be overc...