Manager, Development Planning and Feasibility – Asia Pacific

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JOB DESCRIPTION
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's expansion goals in new markets and important to the overall, long-range growth strategy of the Company.

EXPECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
Responsibilities will include, but will not be limited to, the following:
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
DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
· 3+ years of work experience in hotel consulting and/or development planning and feasibility.
· In-depth knowledge of the hotel industry, specifically of hotel brands and their market positioning.
· General understanding of the real estate industry, including hotel valuation and investment analysis.
· Excellent 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.
· Exceptional 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.
Marriott International is the world's largest hotel company, with more brands, more hotels and more opportunities for associates to grow and succeed. We believe a great career is a journey of discovery and exploration. So, we ask, where will your journey take you?

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Marriott International is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. Marriott International does not discriminate on the basis of disability, veteran status or any other basis protected under federal, state or local laws.