Hospitality Development & Concept Associate

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 THE ROLE

Hospitality Development & Concept Associate | Kerten Hospitality

Reporting to: Business Development Director

Collaborating with: Department Heads

Location: Remote

At Kerten Hospitality, we don’t just manage hotels we curate stories rooted in people, place, and purpose. This role ensures that every part of the experience reflects our core values of Connection, Innovation, Curation, and Leading the Way. It goes far beyond operating a property, it is about shaping experiences that feel personal and local, where every detail carries the destination’s voice, every interaction builds connection, and every guest leaves feeling part of something meaningful.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare high-quality presentations and concept proposals for hotel projects and hospitality opportunities.

• Create compelling moodboards and source relevant visual references, lifestyle imagery, architecture, design, and ambiance inspirations.

• Contribute to narrative development and English copywriting in line with Kerten Hospitality's tone and positioning.

• Conduct research and analysis on hospitality trends, destinations, operators, and market dynamics.

• Support the identification and preliminary assessment of potential hotel assets and development opportunities.

• Carry out field visits to analyse positioning, surrounding ecosystem, accessibility, lifestyle potential, and market context.

• Assist with benchmarking, mapping exercises, competitive analysis, and preparation of internal strategic documents.

EXPERIENCE & SKILLS

• Background in hospitality, architecture, design, branding, real estate, consulting, or business development is appreciated.

• Strong PowerPoint and presentation design skills.

• Excellent written English with strong storytelling ability.

• Good visual culture and aesthetic sensitivity.

• Genuine interest in hospitality, travel, architecture, real estate, lifestyle brands, and urban culture.

• Comfortable conducting both desk research and on-site exploratory work.

• Autonomous, curious, detail-oriented, and proactive.

• Based in Morocco with flexibility for local travel.

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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