Strategic Hotel Development Lead, Philippines

Ihg, L.C.; Philippines; On-site; PHP 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Ihg, L.c. is seeking a Senior Manager, Development to identify, secure, and develop new hotel opportunities across the Philippines, working with top property developers, investors, and hotel owners from concept to signing.

The role requires a commercially driven relationship builder with strong deal sourcing, negotiations, and financial analysis to drive growth in Metro Manila and regional destinations. You will lead cross-functional teams through approvals and contracts, shaping growth

Qualifications

• 8+ years in hotel development or related commercial field in the Philippines or Southeast Asia.
• Strong deal sourcing, negotiations, and financial analysis experience.
• Proven ability to manage complex transactions from opportunity through to close.
• Ability to build and maintain senior-level relationships with developers, investors, and financial institutions.
• Bachelor's degree in Business/Finance/Real Estate/Hotel Management/Engineering/Law; entrepreneurial mindset.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with developers, investors, property owners, financial institutions, consultants, and stakeholders to identify and secure new hotel development opportunities in the Philippines.
• Evaluate potential projects via market assessments, commercial analysis, due diligence, and stakeholder engagement to align with growth objectives.
• Lead presentations, proposals, and negotiations with owners and investors; craft compelling business cases and commercial solutions.
• Manage development projects through the signing process; coordinate with legal, finance, operations, design, and commercial teams.
• Represent the business at industry events, tourism forums, and stakeholder meetings; expand presence across Metro Manila and key destinations.

Skills

Deal sourcing

Negotiations

Contract structuring

Financial analysis

Transaction management

Stakeholder management

Presentation skills

Influencing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Finance/Real Estate/Hotel Management/Engineering/Law

Job description

Ihg, L.c. is seeking a Senior Manager, Development to identify, secure, and develop new hotel opportunities across the Philippines, working with top property developers, investors, and hotel owners from concept to signing.

The role requires a commercially driven relationship builder with strong deal sourcing, negotiations, and financial analysis to drive growth in Metro Manila and regional destinations. You will lead cross-functional teams through approvals and contracts, shaping growth