Minor Hotels is a global hospitality group operating over 550 hotels, resorts and residences in 56 countries in Asia-Pacific, the Middle East, Africa, the Indian Ocean, Europe and the Americas. As a hotel owner, operator and investor, Minor Hotels fulfils the needs and desires of today’s global travellers through its diverse portfolio of eight hotel brands – Anantara, Avani, Elewana, NH, NH Collection, nhow, Oaks and Tivoli. As part of Minor Hotels, the region of Minor Hotels Europe & Americas is responsible for more than 350 properties in 30 countries and plans to grow across all segments, with a focus on its upper-upscale and luxury brands.
What will be your mission?
Will be a key member of the Development team, whose responsibility will include the development of Minor portfolio in various geographies in Western Europe (with special focus on (i) France and UK; (i) the asset light model, HMA and Franchise).
The position involves cross-departmental collaboration on a variety of matters including commercial, marketing, operations, finance, design and construction and legal, among others.
What will you do?
- Maintain fluent relationships with investors, developers and real estate / hospitality brokers, with the purpose of identifying new business opportunities as well as the analysis of hotel opportunities.
- Identify business opportunities in the real estate / hospitality market of UK and France (Paris and London are a priority, but regional cities are also a focus). Opportunities include existing, currently operated hotels (vacant possession) as well as new construction projects.
- Analyze current and potential hotel performance of identified opportunities, with the purpose of assessing the viability of the operations and the potential interest for Minor.
- Coordinate the process of due diligence and acquisition / leasing / management/ franchise of new business opportunities with the different departments of Minor involved in the analysis of the opportunity (finance, operations, legal, operations, technical department, marketing, etc.).
- Generate business leads for potential projects through leverage of an ever-increasing network of industry contacts.
What are we looking for?
- 6+ years of proven successful experience in development, at least 4 of them in senior roles within the hospitality industry.
- Experience in the Development Department of a hotel group or in Hotel Advisory/Brokerage is highly valued.
- Bachelor Degree in Business Administration or related discipline.
- Hotel School.
- MBA preferred.
- Deep knowledge of the hotel real estate market and real estate financing.
- Knowledge of market feasibility analysis, investment and capitalization structures.
- Knowledge of the different hotel contracts (leases, HMAs, franchises).
- High command of English and French languages, both written and spoken is a must.
- Mastery of Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint are a must.
- The person will report to SVP Development.
- The position will be based in London or Paris.
- Availability to travel on a frequent basis.
Why choose us?
At Minor Hotels Europe & Americas we are committed to shaping exciting careers worldwide and cross-cultural experiences. Our journey is fuelled by the passion and dedication of our incredible teams, who also enjoy inspiring and exclusive benefits such as:
- Worldwide experience – diversity of 150 different nationalities.
- Career development opportunities full of national and international challenges.
- Wide range of training programmes to enhance your skills.
- Wellbeing initiatives, including flexible working conditions.
- Team member recognition programmes, including Memorable Dates.
- Ability to make a difference through our sustainability programme and volunteering initiatives.
- Team member rates and promotions, offering discounted rates in our hotels around the world and exclusive benefits through our corporate loyalty programme.