Business Development Director MENA

Business Development Director MENA

We have been retained by this well-established Hospitality Group to find them a Director of Business Development.

The Director – Business Development is responsible for driving portfolio expansion through the origination and execution of HMAs and related commercial structures across the MENA region.

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

Experience, Skills & Qualifications required for this role:

Minimum 5 years’ experience in hotel business development, asset management, or hospitality investmentsProven and verifiable track record in securing Hotel Management Agreements and/or franchise dealsStrong understanding of hospitality operating models, including third-party management, franchise, and white-label structuresDemonstrated experience working with hotel owners and developers across the GCC, Middle East, and/or AfricaCandidates without prior hotel business development, asset management, or hospitality investment experience will not be consideredArabic speaker preferredMust be eligible to travel to KSA (including Makkah and Madinah) and across GCC countriesStrong cultural awareness and ability to operate effectively within Middle Eastern business environmentsExcellent negotiation, presentation, and stakeholder management capabilitiesStrong commercial acumen with a solid understanding of hotel financials and performance metricsStrategic, analytical thinker with a hands-on, deal-driven approachSelf-motivated, entrepreneurial, and results-orientedWillingness to travel extensively across the region

Salary Package: negotiable for the right person

Get in touch: michelle@corecruitment.com