Business Development Director (Hospitality)
On-siteMakkah, Mecca Region, Saudi Arabia
Job Summary
Develop and execute business development strategies to drive sustainable growth by identifying new opportunities, strategic partnerships, and investment prospects. Build relationships with investors, developers, government entities, and key stakeholders while leading negotiations for commercial agreements, joint ventures, and strategic alliances. Conduct market research, prepare business cases, and collaborate with executive leadership to achieve annual revenue growth targets. Represent the company at industry events and forums to expand the network within the Saudi hospitality sector.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Real Estate, Finance, or a related field
- 10–15+ years of business development experience
- at least 5 years in a leadership role
- Proven experience in the hospitality and/or real estate industry within Saudi Arabia
- Strong understanding of the Saudi real estate market, hospitality sector, and investment landscape
- Established network with developers, investors, hospitality operators, and government authorities
- Excellent negotiation, presentation, and relationship management skill
- Fluent in Arabic and English (spoken and written)
- Willingness to be based in Makkah, Saudi Arabia
Desired Qualifications
- MBA
- Experience working with hospitality developers, hotel operators, or mixed-use real estate projects
- Knowledge of PPP projects, investment structuring, and strategic partnership
- Experience in business expansion, acquisitions, or large-scale development projects
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