Position Summary
The Director of Development will lead the growth of Marriott’s select service brands (MARCH brands: Moxy, AC by Marriott, Residence Inn, Courtyard, Aloft, Element, Four Points by Sheraton, Four Points Flex, and Fairfield) across Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Russia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, and Uzbekistan.
This role is pivotal in identifying and pursuing new business opportunities, managing multi-disciplinary teams through contract review and approval, and driving shareholder value via strategic development initiatives. Success requires a proactive, entrepreneurial mindset, strong relationship-building skills, and a passion for hospitality development.
Scope
- Location: Poland
- Language Requirements: Fluent in English and Russian (spoken and written)
- Travel: Regional travel required
Key Responsibilities
- Build and maintain a strong network within the hotel and real estate investment sectors.
- Identify, assess, and initiate relationships with owners, operators, investors, and developers.
- Analyze potential conversions and new-build opportunities for MARCH brand integration.
- Develop business relationships to foster loyalty and preference for Marriott brands.
- Coordinate internal development processes: presentations, site inspections, feasibility studies, valuations, and legal negotiations.
- Lead negotiations for management and franchise agreements ensuring alignment with Marriott standards.
- Collaborate with Treasury and Project Finance to optimize returns on investments.
- Support owners and developers in securing financing for acquisitions or construction.
- Share leads for other Marriott brands and products with relevant teams.
- Perform additional duties to enhance Marriott’s growth in EMEA.
Candidate Profile
Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent; Master of Business Administration preferred but not essential.
- 3+ years in real estate development or hotel industry, with at least 2 years in hotel development.
- Experience with franchise deals preferred.
Skills & Competencies
- Strong communication skills in English and Russian (verbal, written, listening).
- Deep market knowledge across CIS countries.
- Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects under tight timelines.
- Energetic, proactive, and team-oriented approach.
- Professional demeanor with independent judgment.
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We are looking for a passionate Engineering Manager to join our wonderful team at London Marriott Hotel Kensington.
You deserve a career that fulfills your purpose. You deserve to dream without limits. Be a part of something bigger than yourself, join a team where everyone has a voice. Be inspired by what’s possible and discover your own future. Begin your purpose, belong to a global community, and become the best version of you. At Marriott...Be you.
Perks you deserve.
You’ll be supported in and out of the workplace through:
- Discounts on hotel rooms, gift shop items, food and beverage
- Learning and development opportunities
- Recognition programs
- Wellbeing programs
- Encouraging management
- Team-spirited colleagues
Education And Experience
- High school diploma or GED; 3 years experience in the engineering and maintenance or related professional area; technical training in HVAC-R/electrical/plumbing.
OR
- 2-year degree from an accredited university in Building and Construction, Engineering, Mechanics, or related major; 1 year experience in the engineering and maintenance or related professional area; technical training in HVAC-R/electrical/plumbing.
What You’ll Do
Managing Engineering Operations and Budgets
- Manages the physical plant including equipment, refrigeration, HVAC, plumbing, water treatment and electrical systems.
- Ensures regulatory compliance to facility regulations and safety standards.
- Manages and controls heat, light and power and recommends current best methods for energy conservation and economical facility operations.
- Develops specifications and requirements for service contracts and administers such contracts to support building needs.
- Distributes preventive maintenance and repair work orders and monitors timeliness and quality of completion.
- Oversees and directs the maintenance of grounds, guestrooms, public space, restaurants, property vehicles and recreational facilities.
- Develops a long term plan for preventative maintenance and asset protection and overseeing execution of plan.
- Develops project plans in accordance with renovation or new construction needs.
- Contacts contractors for bids and supervising construction to ensure timely completion of projects within budgetary guidelines.
- Builds positive relationships with external customers such as city building/zoning department, fire prevention bureau and vendors.
- Ensures fire crew has complete understanding of all procedures, equipment and alarms.
- Performs monthly property inspection to ensure buildings and grounds are maintained in excellent condition.
- Conducts guest room and common area inspection to ensure guest satisfaction.
- Inspects and evaluates the physical condition of facilities in order to determine the type of work required.
- Recommends or arranges for additional services such as painting, repair work, renovations, and the replacement of furnishings and equipment.
- Selects and orders or purchasing new equipment, supplies, and furnishings.
- Manages parts and equipment inventory.
Maintaining Property Standards
- Ensures building and equipment licenses and certifications are current.
- Maintains property life safety systems (fire fighting equipment, sprinkler systems and alarm systems).
Ensuring Exceptional Customer Service
- Displays leadership in guest hospitality, exemplifying excellent customer service and creating a positive atmosphere for guest relations.
- Reviews comment cards, guest satisfaction results and other data to identify areas of improvement.
- Shares plans with property leadership and ensuring corrective action is taken to continuously improve guest satisfaction.
- Strives to improve service performance.
What We’re Looking For
- A warm, people-oriented demeanor
- Experience in engineering in 4* hotels
- A team-first attitude
- Positive outlook and outgoing personality
- Flexibility, problem-solving skills, and multi-tasking ability
- The ability to stand, sit or walk for extended periods of time across a work shift.
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