Urgent Search: Business Head/VP

Job Description

About BLS International

BLS International, a trusted global partner for visa, consular, and citizen services, is embarking on a strategic diversification into the hospitality sector. With hotel acquisitions underway and more in the pipeline, we are building a world-class portfolio of hotel assets in key global markets. As part of this transformation, we are seeking a dynamic hospitality leader to shape and drive the end-to-end strategy, operations, and expansion of our hotel business.

Role Overview

This role designed for a forward-thinking executive with deep hospitality experience and commercial acumen. The incumbent will be responsible for the full lifecycle of hotel portfolio management from financial performance and operational oversight to asset review and stakeholder reporting. You will be a key architect in building BLSs hospitality arm into a profitable, scalable, and globally recognized business.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Business Growth

- Develop and execute a scalable operational strategy for the hospitality vertical aligned with BLS Internationals business objectives.
- Drive strong financial and operational performance of all hotel assets through disciplined execution and proactive leadership.
- Set performance targets, review KPIs regularly, and ensure that properties meet or exceed profitability benchmarks.
- Build a differentiated hospitality portfolio through helping the top management in strategic acquisitions and asset optimization including appraisal of opportunities and negotiations.
- Support the leadership team on investment decisions, market entry strategy, and brand development.

Acquisition, Integration & Expansion

- Lead evaluation of potential acquisition targets: market research, financial modeling, due diligence, and negotiation.
- Seamlessly integrate acquired assets into the BLS ecosystem.
- Identify and act on opportunities for portfolio enhancement and diversification. (luxury, mid-scale, business, or leisure segments).
- Obtaining Financial and Operational Data of Targets.
- Analyzing and Presenting the case for approval.
- Hiring Agencies/Firms for Financial and Legal Due Diligence.
- Supervising the Legal and Financial Due Diligence with CFO BLS and his team.
- Analyzing Reports of Due Diligence and Building Surveys.
- Submitting reports for decision.
- Implementing decisions taken by BLS about acquisition.
- Completing and supporting formalities taking over assets acquired and onboarding them. in BLS set up.

Hotel Operations & Asset Management

- Own the P&L for all operating and upcoming hotel assets.
- Drive operational excellence across properties, ensuring service quality, guest experience, compliance, and brand consistency.
- Establish scalable SOPs, performance benchmarks, and governance mechanisms.
- Oversee revenue management strategies, pricing models, and cost controls to maximize profitability across hotel properties.
- Leverage industry-standard Hotel Property Management Systems (PMS) to drive operational efficiency and data-driven decision making.
- Monitor cost structures, procurement, and budgeting to ensure optimal financial health at the property level.
- Identify opportunities for ancillary revenue generation and customer segmentation to improve overall yield.

Asset Review & Stakeholder Reporting

- Conduct regular reviews of hotel assets to assess performance, identify gaps, and ensure alignment with strategic objectives.
- Prepare reports, presentations, and strategic inputs for investors, ownership groups
- Work closely with legal, financial, and operational teams to ensure all compliance and stakeholder reporting is timely and accurate.

Team Leadership & Organizational Design

- Build and lead a high-performance hospitality team including property GMs, operations heads, finance controllers, and support staff.
- Drive a performance culture through clear KPIs, incentives, and capability development.
- Foster a service-driven, innovation-oriented culture aligned with global hospitality standards.

External Engagements & Partnerships

- Serve as the face of the hospitality business for internal and external stakeholders.
- Forge strategic alliances with global hotel brands, travel companies, technology providers, and vendors.

Candidate Profile

Experience & Credentials

- 1520 years of progressive leadership experience in the hospitality sector, ideally across multiple geographies.
- Proven track record of managing large hotel portfolios or launching new hospitality businesses.
- Strong command over hotel operations, financial planning, and performance management.
- Deep understanding of hospitality economics, guest experience design, and digital transformation in hotels.