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As part of our ongoing commitment to growth, we are currently interviewing for the following position:

Business Development Manager - Southern Europe

LHC International

Location: Mallorca

About LHC International Southern Europe:

LHC International is a general hospitality executive search and advisory firm operating at the intersection of hospitality, investment, and leadership. We partner with hotel owners, investors, private equity firms, family offices, developers, operators, management companies, and hospitality brands to identify and secure exceptional leadership talent across operations, commercial, development, asset management, investment, and corporate functions.

With deep industry expertise and an international network spanning Europe, the Middle East, APAC, and emerging global markets, LHC International supports clients across the full hospitality ecosystem — from luxury and lifestyle hospitality to branded residences, mixed-use developments, alternative accommodation, and institutional hospitality platforms.

As our network and client base continue to expand, we are seeking an ambitious and commercially driven Business Development Manager to support the continued growth across Southern Europe of our platform and strengthen our presence across key hospitality markets.

The Role

The Business Development Manager will play a key role in driving new business opportunities, strengthening existing client relationships, and increasing LHC International’s visibility within the hospitality industry.

This is a highly relationship-driven position suited to someone who understands both the operational and real estate sides of the hospitality market and who is confident engaging with senior stakeholders across hotel ownership groups, developers, brands, operators, and investors.





The successful candidate will be expected to build long-term partnerships rather than transactional relationships.

Key Responsibilities

Business Development & Client Acquisition

Identify and develop new business opportunities across Southern Europe

Build relationships with hotel owners, operators, developers, investors, and hospitality groups

Develop and maintain a strong pipeline of prospective clients

Generate new executive search and advisory opportunities

Proactively approach and engage key industry decision-makers

Relationship Management

Develop and grow existing client relationships

Act as a trusted industry contact and brand ambassador for LHC International

Maintain regular communication with clients to understand hiring trends, expansion plans, and business challenges

Support long-term account development strategies

Industry Networking & Market Presence

Attend international hospitality conferences, seminars, networking events, and investment forums

Represent LHC International professionally across industry platforms

Build visibility and awareness of the LHC International Southern Europe brand

Maintain strong awareness of market trends, hotel openings, investment activity, and leadership movement within the hospitality sector

Market Intelligence

Monitor hospitality investment and operational trends across Southern Europe

Identify emerging opportunities within luxury hotels,



resorts, branded residences, and hospitality real estate

Share market intelligence internally to support strategic growth initiatives

Candidate Profile

Essential Background

Strong understanding of the hospitality industry from both:

Operational perspective (hotel operations, management, commercial functions, etc.)

Real estate/investment perspective (hotel development, acquisitions, asset management, investment, or advisory)

Experience

Previous experience in hospitality, hotel real estate, hospitality recruitment, development, investment, or business development

Existing network within the hospitality industry highly desirable

Comfortable engaging with senior executives, owners, investors, and developers

Proven ability to develop commercial relationships and generate new business opportunities

Personal Attributes

Commercially minded and relationship-focused

Highly professional with strong communication and presentation skills

International mindset with cultural awareness

Self-motivated and entrepreneurial

Confident attending and representing the company at industry events

Passion for luxury hospitality and relationship-driven business development

What We Offer

Opportunity to join a growing specialist hospitality search business with international reach

Exposure to leading hotel brands, investors, and developers

Dynamic and entrepreneurial working environment

International networking opportunities

Competitive compensation structure with performance incentives

Long-term career growth within a growing hospitality executive search platform

LHC International Southern Europe

Connecting Leaders

Berlin | Mallorca | Dubai | Geneva | Bangkok | Singapore

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📌 Business Development Manager | Southern Europe (Madrid)
🏢 LHC International
📍 Madrid