Development Director - Real Estate and Hospitality
Malaga, Spain (Hybrid)
We're on the lookout for a dynamic, commercially savvy dealmaker to lead hotel development across Mainland Spain, Canaries, Balearics, Portugal and the Mediterranean. If you thrive on building relationships, spotting opportunities before anyone else, and turning conversations into signed deals—this is your stage.
What you’ll be doing

Spotting our next big opportunity: identifying new hotel projects—conversions, new builds,
Building powerful relationships with owners, investors, developers and partners
Turning ideas into deals by structuring, negotiating and closing agreements
Analysing and unlocking project potential with feasibility and valuation insights
Owning the full deal lifecycle from outreach to approval
Coordinating internal teams to bring deals to life

What makes it exciting

High impact role with direct influence on growth and revenue
Autonomy to manage your territory and pipeline
Variety with travel, networking and dealmaking
Clear performance targets and visible success




Part of a leading general hospitality brand

What we’re looking for

Proven experience in business development, real estate or hospitality
Strong network across owners, investors or operators
Excellent negotiation and deal-closing skills
Strong commercial acumen and analytical capability
Ability to work independently and remotely
Strong interpersonal and communication skills

You’ll thrive here if you are

Target-driven and results-oriented
A confident communicator
A relationship builder
Proactive and forward-thinking
Culturally adaptable

Your background

Experience in hotel development and real estate transactions
Qualification in Business, Finance, Real Estate, or Hospitality
Experience negotiating management agreements
Bilingual in English and Spanish (additional languages are a plus)

The bottom line

This is an opportunity to shape the future of hospitality in our region, build a portfolio you can be proud o

📌 Development Director (Málaga)
🏢 Hospitality & Real estate Jobs
📍 Málaga