Hyatt

Summary

Job Purpose

Reporting to the Vice President, Business Development Asia-Pacific based in Bangkok office. The Business Development Associate will support the Development Team in identifying, evaluating, and coordinating new hotel opportunities across the Asia-Pacific regions for The Standard, The StandardX and other lifestyle brands, as part of Hyatt Hotels Corporation. This entry-level role focuses on administrative support, market research, lead tracking, and coordination tasks to contribute to the team’s efforts in expanding the company’s brand footprint.

The Associate will play a key support role and gain exposure to hotel development processes, market analysis, and relationship-building within the hospitality industry. This is a hands-on, learning-focused role for someone eager to grow in the hospitality real estate and hotel development industry.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist the Development Team in tracking and organizing a pipeline of potential hotel development and conversion opportunities.
• Conduct desk research on potential markets, development activity, ownership groups, and industry trends to support lead generation.
• Coordinate and maintain internal records for leads, proposals, signed deals, and project statuses.
• Help organize and maintain databases of key industry contacts, consultants, and owners.
• Support the preparation of presentation decks and proposal materials for internal reviews, external pitches, and meetings with potential partners.
• Assist in organizing and scheduling meetings, calls, site visits, and events related to development opportunities.
• Liaise with internal departments (Design, Technical Services, Legal, etc.) to support deal coordination.
• Stay up to date with industry publications and market intelligence to support the team’s strategy and decision-making.

Qualifications

To successfully fill this role as a Business Development Associate, you should maintain the attitude, behaviors, skills, and values that follow:

• Fluent language skills (reading, writing and speaking). Proficiency in both Thai and English is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality, Business, Real Estate, or a related field.
• 1–2 years of experience in hospitality, business development, real estate, or a related industry preferred.
• Strong organizational and coordination skills; ability to manage multiple tasks with attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, with a professional and proactive mindset.
• Eagerness to learn and grow in the hotel development and real estate industry.
• A passion for hospitality and interest in hotel branding and market expansion.