Job Description

Job Number 24021561
Job Category Development & Feasibility
Location Singapore Regional Office, 2 Harbourfront Place #06-08, Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
Schedule Full-Time
Located Remotely? N
Relocation? N
Position Type Management

JOB SUMMARY

The Marriott Development Planning and Feasibility function in Asia Pacific is responsible for hotel underwriting, brand strategy, and business intelligence to support hotel development, conversion, and renovation/repositioning opportunities for all Marriott lodging products in Asia Pacific. These market and economic evaluations are instrumental to achieving Marriott\xe2\x80\x99s expansion goals in new markets and important to the overall, long-range growth strategy of the Company.

The position is to be based in Singapore.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

Education and Experience

• 3-5 years of work experience in hotel consulting and/or development planning and feasibility.

Skills and Competencies

• In-depth knowledge of the hotel industry, specifically of hotel brands and their market positioning.
• In-depth knowledge of the hotel markets in Southeast Asia, including the Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam, etc.
• Good understanding of the real estate industry, including hotel valuation and investment analysis.
• Strong quantitative and qualitative analytical skills with the ability to use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Strong Excel and financial modeling, written and verbal presentation skills.
• Ability to effectively persuade and support a position in a professional manner.
• Executive presence with the ability to work with and present to all levels of the organization.
• Excellent critical thinking, sound judgment, and strong business acumen.
• Keen attention-to-detail, high degree of initiative and resourcefulness, as well as a service-oriented attitude.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills; ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities.
• Strong command of English language a must; fluency in Asian languages is preferred.
• Ability to travel extensively.

CORE WORK ACTIVITIES

Hotel Underwriting

• Conduct market research and competitive assessment through conducting field work, site inspection and interviews
• Formulate brand & facilities program recommendations
• Prepare financial projections
• Author feasibility reports
• Conduct renovation and repositioning analyses for existing hotels

Brand Strategy

• Customize responses to RFPs
• Support new brand launch in APAC, conduct competitive landscape research and provide brand positioning recommendations

Business Intelligence

• Set development strategy for new brands/new markets
• Analyze post-opening hotel performance
• Track competition by market and company
• Gather owner and real estate intelligence

Marriott International is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive, people-first culture. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, such as disability and veteran status, or any other basis covered under applicable law.

Marriott International is the world\xe2\x80\x99s largest hotel company, with more brands, more hotels and more opportunities for associates to grow and succeed. Be where you can do your best work,\xe2\x80\x8b begin your purpose, belong to an amazing global\xe2\x80\x8b team, and become the best version of you.

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