Assistant Manager, Development Planning & Feasibility, South Asia

Job Description

AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY At Radisson, one of our core culture beliefs is that “we grow talent, talent grows us”. As Assistant Manager, Development Planning & Feasibility, South Asia you will support the activities of the RHG APAC’s development team in the achievement of their goals by providing financial analysis of development projects, preparing financial and market models and various other development documents for prospective hotels. Whilst keeping track of major market trends, you will work with the Development team to ensure development proposals and financial documents are commercially sound, while keeping track of the project approval process through timely distribution of the appropriate documentation for approval. Job responsibilities: Conduct preliminary project due diligence to determine viability of new projects, including site inspection, market supply/demand analysis and review of third-party market and feasibility studies Undertake financial analysis of development opportunities through the project approval process including the preparation of initial proposals and presentations, pro forma financial forecasts and commercial terms for presentation to Owners / Investors Assist the SEAP and India based development team during the project approval process and prepare approval documentation Coordinate the project approval process on behalf of the SEAP and India development team Assist in preparing internal strategy presentations for regional and global management teams Identify hotel development opportunities through established industry contacts, networking with new industry contacts and market research Manage a comprehensive list of industry contacts, and assist in coordinating meetings with departments of hotels, tourism and hotel brokers / consultants etc Manage ongoing market monitoring and record keeping of projects under development and targeted new development locations and opportunities Updates and maintains all development templates including but not limited to initial proposals and PAF (Project Approval Form) Maintain strong internal relationships across the business to maintain an integrated approach to the production of proposals and related development documentation Support initial market reviews and project / market feasibility analysis. Minimum Experience At least 3 years of relevant experience gained from working within corporate office of a hotel company, hotel consultancy, hotel broker or real estate company. Bachelor’s degree preferred Financial modelling experience and good presentation skills Sound judgment with proven ability to build rapport and gain acceptance at all levels, and in all business units and regions. Knowledge of the hotel development process Knowledge of the real estate players and dynamics in India and South Asia markets Strong understanding of hotel branding and design Knowledge of Salesforce Show more Show less