HOTEL DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR ITALY

HOTEL DEVELOPMENT INTERN ITALY

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 strong 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 REMOTESHIP

At Kerten Hospitality, we believe talent has no borders. Our Remoteship Program is a remote internship designed for ambitious individuals who want real hospitality exposure, not just observation, but true involvement. Through Remoteship, interns become part of live projects across our global portfolio. Whether it’s operations, marketing, People Services, development, or finance, you’ll work alongside our teams and contribute to meaningful initiatives that shape our brands and properties.

ABOUT THE ROLE

KEY RESPONSIBILITIESSource and identify hotel and lodging development opportunities across Italy through market research, networking, and engagement with owners, developers, consultants, brokers, and other key stakeholders.

• Research and assess potential hotel development opportunities, considering commercial, operational, financial, and strategic factors.
• Build and maintain a network of key stakeholders, including hotel owners, developers, investors, brokers, landlords, and consultants.
• Support preliminary financial feasibility assessments and site evaluations for prospective hotel projects.
• Conduct market and competitor research to identify strategic partnerships, emerging opportunities, and high-value development prospects.
• Prepare professional reports, presentations, pitch decks, market analyses, and internal briefing materials for prospective hotel projects.
• Coordinate outreach, meetings, follow-ups, and other business development activities with potential partners and stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate records of development opportunities, contacts, project pipelines, and ongoing discussions.
• Collaborate with internal teams to support the evaluation and progression of potential hotel development opportunities from initial research through to the next stages of development.

EXPERIENCE & SKILLS

• 1–3 years of relevant experience in hotel development, real estate, hospitality, business development, investment, consulting, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of, or demonstrated interest in, the Italian hospitality and hotel development market.
• Existing relationships or exposure to hotel owners, developers, investors, brokers, consultants, or real estate networks in Italy is an advantage.
• Strong research and analytical skills, with the ability to evaluate market information and identify potential development opportunities.
• Excellent communication, relationship-building, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong presentation and report-writing skills, with the ability to prepare clear and professional materials for internal and external stakeholders.
• Highly organised and self-driven, with the ability to manage multiple opportunities and priorities independently in a remote environment.
• Strong ownership mindset, proactive approach, and ability to identify opportunities rather than relying solely on assigned leads.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
• Fluency in English and Italian is preferred.
• Based in Italy, with the ability to travel for meetings and site visits when required.

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.

Please submit a cover letter via email to [email protected], explaining how you can contribute to sourcing lodging development opportunities in Italy and what you aim to gain from the internship.

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