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Development & Expansion Specialist

On-site in Madrid·Full-time·Added 3 days ago (last checked 12 Oct)

Overview

Work mode
On-site, Madrid
Contract
Permanent contract, full-time hours
English
Required
Experience
3+ years
Education
University degree

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Skills

This job advert was originally written in Spanish.

Requirements

What we're looking for

  • Minimum experience of between 3 and 5 years in hotel development, real estate investment, asset management, and/or specialized consultancy.

  • Education in Architecture, Technical Architecture, or Building Engineering with an advanced program or Real Estate MBA.

  • Knowledge of the complete cycle of sourcing, financial analysis, and repositioning of hotel assets.

  • Experience in the supervision of architecture, design, and construction projects.

  • Availability to travel.

  • English fluent conversational and professional.

  • Sensitivity to design and customer experience.

Nice to have

  • Previous experience in hotel chains, management companies, consultancies specialized in hospitality, or investment funds.

  • Knowledge of hotel management agreements and different operation models.

  • Residency in Madrid.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

  • Permanent full-time contract.

  • Schedule from Monday to Thursday from 09:00 to 18:00 and Fridays from 09:00 to 15:00.

  • Be part of a project in a full growth phase within the hospitality sector.

If you are passionate about hotel development, real estate investment, and the transformation of tourism assets, and you want to be part of a team that drives strategic projects with a real impact on business growth, at Aylanz Hospitality Group you will find an excellent opportunity to develop your talent and grow with us. We will be delighted to meet you!

The role

At Aylanz Hospitality Group we are looking for a Development & Expansion Associate to support Aylanz's growth by participating in the identification, analysis, and development of hotel opportunities.

They will collaborate in all phases of an asset's life cycle, from the initial analysis of opportunities to the execution and monitoring of projects from the Expansion area.

What you'll do

  • Sourcing, coordination, and monitoring of the development and acquisition of hotel projects.

  • Supervision of CAPEX, budgets, deadlines, and risks associated with each project.

  • Supervision of architecture, interior design, and external engineering firms.

  • Monitoring of tendering and contracting processes.

  • Coordination and control of construction development.

  • Analysis and evaluation of new growth opportunities for the company.

  • Preparation of technical, urban planning, and economic feasibility studies.

  • Participation in processes for sourcing and structuring management agreements (HMA), leases (Lease), and other hotel operation formulas.

  • Coordination of technical, urban planning, and operational due diligence.

  • Support in the negotiation and formalization of management agreements, leases, and other operation formulas.

  • Preparation of reports, analyses, and presentations for decision-making.

  • Collaboration with Operations, Finance, and Commercial teams to ensure the viability and positioning of assets.

About Grupo Martínez Abolafio

Grupo Martínez Abolafio (GMA) is an international holding made up of more than 16 companies and over 360 employees. Since 1970 it has diversified its activities across four strategic sectors: tourism, logistics and purchasing, real estate, and alliances and services.

Industry
Distribution and Retail
Employees
360
In Spain
Arrecife

Good to know if you are moving

  • Current openings are on-site (Presencial) in Arrecife, Madrid and Puerto del Carmen.
  • Open roles span hospitality (F&B, kitchen, bar management), tourism sales, logistics operations, IT and finance.

In their own words

About the company & team

Aylanz Hospitality Group is a company specializing in the management, development, and optimization of tourism and hotel assets. We work alongside owners and investors to maximize the performance of their establishments, combining innovation, operational excellence, and a strategic vision of the hotel business.

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