Job Description

Role Purpose

The main role of IHG's Manager, Development Projects is to support IHG's ambitious growth plan across SWA via innovative ways of development looking for incremental growth opportunities and larger partnerships.

Key Accountabilities

Leading any non-standard deals (eg. portfolio reviews, co-branding opportunities, etc.) in cooperation with the market teams


Working closely with in market teams on deal structure and closure.


Provide support to VP and market teams in initiating and closing Luxury deals


Previous demonstrated experience with multiple deal types (franchise, managed, lease, acquisitions)


Shows understanding of the economics of a hotel project, return on investment calculations and what drives clients decisions


Good interpersonal skills and contacts for influencing multiple stakeholders such as clients and internal teams


Proven project management skills


Financial modelling experience would be a plus


Entrepreneurial spirit with a tendency for thinking innovatively - able to find deals and pitch ideas internally

Key Interfaces:

Hotel Owners and Investors


Europe Development team


Hotel Lifecycle & Growth and Design and Engineering


Brand Marketing teams (Global and Regional)


Finance and business support


Professional bodies, Agents, Suppliers and Vendors


IHG-appointed consultants

Key Skills & Experiences

Required Skills

Effective organization and time-management skills. Strong analytical, negotiation, and consensus-building skills, effective presentation, communications and interpersonal skills. Detail oriented. Proficient PC skills, especially Power Point and Excel. Require moderate to significant travel.

Qualifications

University degree or above. Additional background in legal, technical and business development is an advantage Basic command on English in writing and oral

Experience

Minimum 5+ years hotel or commercial real estate development related working experience with solid client relationship and connection.
At IHG Hotels & Resorts, we work together to deliver True Hospitality for Good on a global scale. With corporate offices and over 6,000 hotel destinations worldwide, a career at IHG is the perfect way to broaden your horizons. You'll experience our unique culture and brilliant colleagues who will support and inspire you. With a host of corporate opportunities to choose from, wherever you are on your career journey, and whatever you want to achieve there's Room for You at IHG.



Over recent years, we've transformed our company. We have bold ambitions to drive performance and maintain our relentless focus on growth in order to be the hotel company of choice that guests & owners love.



We are a hospitality business at our core and value connections and being together helps us foster a unique sense of belonging that also supports productivity. That's why here at IHG, we give our colleagues flexibility and balance - working in a hybrid way, blending office and remote working collectively. We recognise that every role is different, that's why leaders work with teams to determine how and when they collaborate.



We provide a wide range of benefits designed to help you live your best work life. These include impressive room discounts across our many properties, recharge days and volunteering days throughout the year. Through our myWellbeing framework, we are committed to supporting wellbeing in your health, lifestyle, and workplace. We offer a unique and inclusive culture, where there is always Room for You to belong, grow and make a difference.



Our mission is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams where we celebrate difference and encourage colleagues to bring their whole selves to work. IHG Hotels & Resorts provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other category protected by applicable laws. We promote a culture of trust, support, and acceptance. Always welcoming different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

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