General Manager, Development (based at Maleenont Tower Bangkok)

Experience

- Ten or more years of real estate development or hotel industry experience with at least five years of hotel development or related experience.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively structure and negotiate complex transactions, handle multiple projects on short timetables, and manage staff resources efficiently and effectively.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and capability of building lasting relationships - both internally within the Company and externally within the hospitality industry - and - selling- the Company- s brands / specific products to third parties.
- An ability to think strategically, critically and analytically, while maintaining an enthusiastic, energetic, proactive outlook and approach to professional life.
- Mature, professional demeanor, capable of expressing confident, independent judgment.
- Strong contact base and excellent reputation in the hotel investment and development sector.
- Familiarity with capital markets a plus.

Key Accountabilities

1. Review and analyze potential hotel conversion, new-build, or acquisition opportunities for integration into our Company brand systems, but not limited to: luxury/full service/limited service hotels, timeshare, vacation club, MICE Facilities and Learning Centers.
2. Oversee all aspects of the development process including site inspections by brand, market management and technical services representatives, requesting feasibility studies and pro forma valuations, and presenting the opportunity for approval by the CEO/COO.
3. In consultation with the Legal Department, negotiate terms and conditions of management agreements, purchase, joint venture, franchise or other agreements with owner/owner's representatives. Ensure that agreement terms and conditions are acceptable to the Company- s guidelines.
4. Work with Finance Department to maximize returns on the Company investments in hotel projects.
5. As needed, assist owners and developers to identify and tap sources of financing for hotel acquisition or construction, including our own company sponsored financing programs.
6. As required, attend public hearings and meetings with regulatory agency officials to secure site plan, engineering and other approvals necessary for the project's successful development.
7. Share leads for other properties within the group with appropriate personnel.
8. As requested, participate in the resolution of workout situations.
9. Perform other duties as assigned by COO/CEO.