Associate Director - Hospitality Asset Strategy

Qiddiya Investment Company; Saudi Arabia; 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 innovative hospitality strategies for Qiddiya City. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree, a minimum of 10 years of experience in hospitality asset management, and strong strategic planning skills. An attractive compensation package is offered.

Benefits

Attractive compensation and benefits package

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in hospitality asset management or strategy roles.
• At least 5 years in a leadership position.
• Strong understanding of brand positioning and asset optimization.

Responsibilities

• Prepare hospitality growth strategies, including brand positioning.
• Mentor junior team members on strategic analysis and market research.
• Build strong relationships with operators and investors.

Skills

Hospitality management

Strategic planning

Cross-functional collaboration

Market research

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management

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, and deliverables and assist with project support as required

Compensation and Benefits

• Attractive compensation and benefits package

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