Strategy & Masterplanning Director Job UAE/Dubai,Management

Company Overview

TGP International is a hospitality consultancy based in London and Dubai. We team up with passionate brands, clients and entrepreneurs to realize their long-term vision through concept development, creative interior design, graphic design & branding, franchising, advisory & operational services and project management.

Some of our clients include:
Dubai Expo 2020, Marriott, Hilton, Waldorf Astoria, Harrods, Sushi Samba, Adrift Burger Bar, Nakheel Malls, Selfridges, Time Out Market, FIFA World Cup 2022, The National, and Tashas.

Position Summary

As the world’s leading hospitality agency, we are constantly striving to be the best and lead the sector in F&B and hospitality consultancy. We need a driven and creative person to join our dynamic team and have direct client exposure on some of the world’s leading projects.

Employee Benefits

Five-Day Work Week:
Standard Monday to Friday schedule.
Hybrid Work Arrangement:
Three days in the office and two days working remotely.
Incentive Plan:
Company incentive scheme offering up to 10% – 5% for introductions and 5% for successful closures.
Annual Leave: 22 working days of paid annual leave, excluding weekends.
Remote Work Flexibility:
One additional week per year to work remotely from your home country, which can be combined with up to two consecutive weeks of annual leave.
Coaching & Mentoring:
Structured professional development through a dedicated coaching and mentoring program.
Annual Company Gathering: A global team event bringing together employees from all offices.
Employee Recognition Program:
Regular recognition initiatives celebrating outstanding performance and contributions.

Job Location

The role can be based from any of our offices:
London, Cairo, Dubai, Riyadh.

Role and Responsibilities

Strategy, Master planning & Client Advisory

Strategic Leadership:
- Lead the development, delivery and implementation of client-facing hospitality strategy projects including Master Planning, Feasibility Studies, Throughput Analysis, Management Consultancy Services, Operational Consultancy Services, Brand Curation Services, Market Assessments, Concept Development, Destination Strategy, Asset Positioning.
- Act as the senior strategic advisor on all strategy projects.
- Lead project scoping, methodology development, timelines, resource planning, and delivery frameworks.
- Provide final review and approval of all strategic outputs, recommendations, reports, and presentations.
- Drive the evolution of TGP’s strategic advisory services, methodologies, tools, and intellectual property.
Client Management & Relationship Development:
- Build and maintain strong, long‑term client relationships founded on trust, credibility, and strategic value.
- Invest time in understanding client businesses, operational challenges, investment objectives, stakeholder priorities, and market context.
- Facilitate workshops, interviews, and stakeholder engagement sessions to identify root causes of business challenges.
- Translate client needs into tailored strategic solutions that align with commercial, operational, and brand objectives.
- Identify opportunities to strengthen relationships through cross‑selling, upselling, and introduction of wider TGP services.
- Position TGP as a strategic partner rather than a transactional consultant.
Problem Definition & Analytical Leadership:
- Lead teams through structured problem‑solving methodologies to define client challenges and project objectives.
- Design analytical frameworks and research methodologies that support evidence‑based decision making.
- Guide teams through large and complex data analysis exercises, including market, operational, financial, customer, and competitive data.
- Ensure insights are derived from data in a way that remains focused on solving client business problems.
- Challenge assumptions and identify emerging trends, opportunities, risks, and innovation opportunities.
- Drive clarity and alignment when working with ambiguous, incomplete, or conflicting information.
Insight‑Led Strategy & Innovation:
- Translate analytical findings into clear, compelling and actionable strategic recommendations.
- Develop creative and inspirational strategies that combine commercial…