Director – Development Support - Asia Pacific excluding China

JOB DESCRIPTION

We are seeking a strategic, analytical, and collaborative professional to shape and support our future growth across the Asia Pacific excluding China (APEC) region. This newly created role will bring together overall hotel growth strategy development and portfolio transaction execution. Working closely with the APEC Chief Development Officer and Senior Director, Development Support, you will turn data and market insights into clear recommendations for senior leadership. You will also support targeted portfolio transactions, from pre-signing due diligence through to integration, in close partnership with Headquarters and cross-functional teams. This is an opportunity to combine strategic thinking with hands-on execution, contribute to high-impact business decisions, and work at the intersection of hospitality, investment, and growth. 

EXPECTED CONTRIBUTIONS

Responsibilities will include, but will not be limited to, the following:

Growth Strategy & Analytics

• Define and maintain an ongoing APEC growth strategy with markets and brands prioritization while assessing key risks and opportunities.
• Conduct deep-dive market analyses, including macroeconomic and geopolitical environment, to update our APEC Development roadmap, translating strategic priorities into actionable growth initiatives.
• Develop and maintain market intelligence materials over competitor distribution, hotel signing & opening data, and other relevant performance indicators to provide clear, data-driven insights for senior leadership updates.
• Maintain performance and project data tracking, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of updates.
• Synthesize quantitative and qualitative information into concise narratives.
• Prepare external and internal presentations as needed (Board of Directors updates, Owner meetings, leadership webinars, etc)
• Performs other duties as required to enhance Marriott’s growth in the APEC region.

M&A and Portfolio Transaction Support

• Support the SVP, Development and M&A transactions and his team through opportunity assessment and pre-signing due diligence to deal execution and integration.
• Prepare C-suite briefs, investment memos, strategic review materials, and other leadership presentations (i.e. regular briefings, CGC, EPP, etc).
• Act as project manager for portfolio opportunities, coordinating workstreams across Headquarters, IT, Cybersecurity, Loyalty, Revenue, and other relevant functions, gathering integration requirements and budgets.
• Manage and communicate updates from cross-discipline specialists for portfolio opportunities, tracking dependencies, progress, and deliverables.
• Principal liaison with external partners and internal stakeholders to maintain alignment, resolve issues, and advance portfolio integration.
• Manage multiple projects as needed

DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in business, finance, economics, or a related field.
• Approximately 5-8 years of relevant experience in corporate strategy, M&A, management consulting, project management, commercial real estate or market research.
• Experience in the hospitality, travel, or real estate industry, including hotel development, franchising, or asset management preferred.
• Working knowledge of Asia Pacific markets and their economic, regulatory, and competitive landscapes.
• Superior attention-to-detail, high degree of initiative and resourcefulness, as well as a service-oriented attitude.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience preparing materials for senior and C-suite audiences.
• Proven project management skills, with the ability to coordinate multiple workstreams, track dependencies and risks, and deliver on deadlines.
• Ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders across functions and levels of seniority.
• Ability to work across cultures and time zones; additional regional language skills are an asset.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint, and comfort working with large data sets and market data sources.
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Copilot to accelerate research, data analysis, and content drafting, with sound judgment on accuracy.

Bring your curiosity, commercial insight, and ambition—and help shape the next chapter of hospitality growth across APEC.

At Marriott International, we are dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer, welcoming all and providing access to opportunity. We actively foster an environment where the unique backgrounds of our associates are valued and celebrated. Our greatest strength lies in the rich blend of culture, talent, and experiences of our associates.  We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, including disability, veteran status, or other basis protected by applicable law.