Business Development Director

India

ABOUT KERTEN HOSPITALITY

Kerten Hospitality (KH) is an end-to-end lifestyle hospitality operator creating bespoke destinations, lodging, experiences and communities while optimising operations and driving profitability for savvy investors with a solid commitment to sustainability. KH transforms destinations through impactful partnerships with Lodging, Food & Beverage, Retail, Entertainment, Art and Wellness brands with a focus on building Ecosystems, and unique community-centric destinations, which connect International & local travellers. The Group’s current pipeline of lodging includes projects in numerous countries in the Middle East, Europe, and North Africa region. An expanding development pipeline of more than 55 lodging projects representing over 4,500 keys planned across our international development pipeline.

Our Impact Every destination we develop and every concept we bring to life is driven by purpose and rooted in ESG, locality, sustainability, innovation, meaningful collaborations, that nurture ecosystems supporting community growth, guided by our values of Connection, Curation, Innovation, and Leading the Way.

ABOUT THE ROLE

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

- Lead the business development and expansion strategy for India, growing Kerten Hospitality's management and franchise portfolio across hotels, resorts, branded residences and mixed-use real estate developments.
- Originate and secure new development opportunities, building and managing a strong deal pipeline across priority markets and growth corridors, including land and site opportunities where relevant.
- Lead negotiation and structuring of management and franchise agreements, including commercial terms and key contractual principles.
- Lead feasibility studies,



market assessments and investment analysis to evaluate the commercial viability of potential projects.
- Build and maintain senior relationships with hotel owners, developers, investors, family offices and consultants across India, representing Kerten Hospitality in high level discussions and industry forums.
- Develop compelling investment cases, proposals and pitches tailored to owners and development partners.
- Track hospitality and real estate investment trends, competitor activity and emerging markets to shape expansion priorities.
- Partner with Development, Operations, Finance, Legal, Technical Services and Brand teams throughout the deal lifecycle.
- Report pipeline status, deal progress and forecasts to senior leadership, and recommend priorities for market entry and portfolio growth.

EXPERIENCE & SKILLS

- 7+ years in Business Development, Commercial Strategy or Market Access within hospitality and/or real estate.
- Proven track record on hotel management agreements, franchising or investment driven development deals.
- Strong knowledge of the Indian hospitality and real estate markets, including key owners, developers, investors and growth cities across tier 1 and tier 2 markets.
- Strong commercial and financial acumen: feasibility analysis, deal structuring, investment evaluation and negotiation.
- Able to operate independently and represent the company at the highest professional level.
- Fluent in English and Hindi.

JOINING OUR TEAM MEANS

- Competitive Compensation: A rewarding package tailored to your experience.

- Career Growth: Opportunities for advancement within our dynamic organisation.

- Inclusive Environment: A vibrant and inclusive workplace that encourages collaboration.

- Shared Purpose: Working with passionate people who live our values every day — connecting, innovating, curating, and leading the way together.

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📌 Business Development Director (Delhi)
🏢 Kerten Hospitality
📍 Delhi