Overview
Associate – Development & Hospitality Investments Jobs in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia at Elaf Group
The Associate – Development & Hospitality Investments will support the VP Development in evaluating, structuring, and executing hotel and hospitality projects across the Kingdom and internationally.
The role combines feasibility analysis, investment evaluation, brand/franchise engagement, and deal structuring
, with strong exposure to senior stakeholders, investors, and international hotel operators.
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Key Responsibilities
A. Project Evaluation & Feasibility
- Conduct market studies and demand analysis (macro, city-level, micro-location)
- Prepare full hotel feasibility studies
, including: - Benchmark against competitive sets and brand positioning
- Support highest-and-best-use analysis for hospitality assets
- Build and maintain advanced financial models
: - Support preparation of investment committee materials
C. Brand & Operator Engagement
- Support discussions with international hotel brands
- HMA structures
- Assist in brand selection strategy aligned with asset positioning
D. Deal Structuring & Documentation
- Hotel Management Agreements (HMA) proposals
- Franchise agreements summaries
- Term sheets and commercial offers
- Coordinate with legal, finance, and technical teams
E. Investor & Stakeholder Presentations
- Prepare high quality presentations for:
- Translate complex analysis into clear, structured investment narratives
- Support capital raising and partnership discussions
- Monitor hospitality market trends in key cities
3. Candidate Profile Education
Experience
- 2-5 years of experience
, ideally within: - Hospitality consulting (HVS, JLL, Colliers, Knight Frank, etc.)
Technical Skills
- Strong financial modelling (Excel – advanced level)
- Experience with feasibility studies and hotel P&L structures
- Strong PowerPoint and presentation skills
Soft Skills
- Highly analytical and structured thinking
- Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
- Ability to interact with senior stakeholders and investors
- Detail oriented with high standards of accuracy
- Ability to manage multiple projects under tight timelines
4. Key Success Factors
- Ability to translate analysis into investment decisions
- Commercial understanding of hospitality dynamics (especially Holy Cities)
- Strong execution mindset (not just analytical)
- High level of ownership and accountability
Title: Associate – Development & Hospitality Investments
Company: Elaf Group
Location: Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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