Associate Director - Hospitality Asset Strategy

Qiddiya Investment Company; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading investment firm in Saudi Arabia is seeking an Associate Director - Hospitality Asset Strategy to develop and execute hospitality strategies for a world-class entertainment destination. The ideal candidate should have over 10 years of experience in hospitality asset management, with at least 5 years in a leadership position. This role offers an attractive compensation and benefits package.

Benefits

Attractive compensation and benefits package

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in hospitality asset management.
• At least 5 years in a leadership role.

Responsibilities

• Prepare hospitality growth strategies and brand positioning.
• Coordinate cross-functional inputs for project alignment.
• Assist in preparation of business cases and presentations.
• Monitor portfolio and project performance.
• Mentor junior team members in strategic analysis.
• Prepare strategic reports for executive decision-making.
• Build relationships with operators and investors.
• Coordinate with stakeholders for project progression.

Skills

Hospitality management

Strategic planning

Market research

Financial analysis

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management or Business Administration

Master’s degree

Job description

Overview

The Associate Director - Hospitality Asset Strategy at Qiddiya Investment Company will play a pivotal role in developing and executing the hospitality strategies for Qiddiya City, set to be a world-class leisure and entertainment destination. This position requires an individual with deep expertise in hospitality management and strategic planning, essential for guiding the development of high‑end hospitality assets and ensuring alignment with Qiddiya’s vision.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare hospitality growth strategies, including brand positioning and asset optimization in collaboration with senior team members
• Coordinate cross‑functional inputs (development, design, finance, operations) to ensure alignment with project requirements
• Collaborate with senior leadership to align hospitality strategy with broader corporate goals
• Assist in the preparation of business cases, briefing documents, and presentations for internal stakeholders and senior management
• Monitor portfolio and project performance by reviewing hotel performance data and analysis
• Mentor junior team members, providing guidance on strategic analysis, market research, benchmarking, and competitive analysis
• Prepare strategic reports, dashboards, and presentations for executive decision‑making
• Build and maintain strong relationships with leading operators, investors, and strategic partners communicating strategic objectives and commercial framework
• Coordinate with internal/external stakeholders to ensure progression of project milestones, deliverables and assist with project support as required

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management, Business Administration, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in hospitality asset management or strategy roles, with at least 5 years in a leadership position

Benefits

Attractive compensation and benefits package