Hotel Development

About the Hotel Development Internship

Kerten Hospitality is offering a Hotel Development Intern position in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. This internship provides hands-on experience within a global development pipeline, focusing on sourcing lodging opportunities, assessing feasibility, and mapping key partners to support the company's growth in Saudi Arabia. The role is part of Kerten Hospitality’s Remoteship Program, designed for individuals seeking direct involvement in live projects across the company's international portfolio.

About Kerten Hospitality

Kerten Hospitality (KH) operates as an end-to-end lifestyle hospitality provider, developing bespoke destinations, lodging, experiences, and communities. The company focuses on optimizing operations and driving profitability for investors, with a commitment to sustainability. KH transforms destinations through partnerships across Lodging, Food & Beverage, Retail, Entertainment, Art, and Wellness brands, emphasizing the creation of Ecosystems and community-centric destinations that connect international and local travelers. The group's current pipeline includes over 55 lodging projects, representing more than 4,500 keys across the Middle East, Europe, and North Africa regions.

Key Responsibilities

• Source and identify lodging development opportunities in Saudi Arabia through engagement with owners, developers, and consulting firms.
• Analyze potential development opportunities in Saudi Arabia, including financial, operational, and strategic feasibility.
• Map key stakeholders such as developers, brokers, investors, and landlords.
• Support financial feasibility analyses and preliminary site evaluations for potential properties.
• Identify strategic partners and high-value opportunities through data analysis and networking research.
• Prepare reports, presentations, pitch decks, and internal briefing materials for prospective lodging projects.
• Support outreach, meeting coordination, and relationship management activities to secure new lodging opportunities.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Educational background in real estate, business, hospitality, or related industries.
• Strong interest in Saudi Arabia's hospitality development and lifestyle real estate sector.
• Exposure to real estate networks or connections is considered an advantage.
• Self-driven and highly independent, capable of managing responsibilities and delivering results in a remote work environment.
• Possesses a strong ownership mindset, takes initiative, and sources potential lodging development opportunities within the designated country.
• Strong research, analytical, and presentation skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, with required skills in Excel and PowerPoint.
• Based in Saudi Arabia with strong familiarity with the local market.

Benefits of Joining the Team

• Compensation: A competitive package aligned with experience.
• Career Development: Opportunities for advancement within the organization.
• Work Environment: An inclusive workplace that promotes collaboration.
• Shared Values: Work alongside individuals who embody the company's values of connecting, innovating, curating, and leading.