Choice Hotels
Senior Director, Asset Management
Choice Hotels, North Bethesda, Maryland, United States,
Choice Hotels Senior Director, Asset Management North Bethesda, Maryland Apply Now
Choice Hotels, one of the world’s largest hotel companies, has an exciting new opportunity as our Senior Director, Asset Management in the Real Estate Investment & Asset Management team. The Real Estate Investment & Asset Management group manages the deployment of Choice capital to expedite the growth of select Choice Hotels brands. The primary focus is on the domestic growth of the upscale Cambria Hotels brand and the midscale extended-stay Everhome Suites brand, but the portfolio includes assets ranging from upper upscale through midscale. Choice has committed up to $1Bn toward real estate investments. Currently, the portfolio includes approximately 15 wholly-owned hotels and approximately 20 other investments via joint ventures or loans.As the leader of the company’s asset management function, you will oversee Choice’s entire real estate portfolio with the goal of i) maximizing asset value for each hotel and ii) identifying and communicating opportunities that could also benefit Choice’s franchised hotels. You and your team will provide strategic oversight over each hotel’s operations to maximize net operating income and manage the capital investment to create and protect long-term value.Your Responsibilities
Responsible for oversight of the market, operations, capital strategy and reporting for Choice’s entire real estate portfolio.In partnership with the Investments team and Segment leadership, develop and maintain a strategic plan for each asset.Develop a 5-year capital plan for each asset that aligns with the hotel’s current needs and Choice’s long-term ownership strategy.Review and approve the annual operating and capital budget for each property.Keep current on market conditions affecting the Choice portfolio.Frequent partnership with hotel management teams to analyze hotel operations and drive NOI through optimal revenue management, cost controls, and guest satisfaction efforts.Make recommendations for capital improvement ROI projects and comprehensive property improvement plans.In collaboration with the Investments team and Segment leadership, identify opportunities to recycle capital in a manner that balances maximizing returns and protects the needs of the brand.Develop asset and portfolio-level reporting and benchmarking that is focused on accuracy, timeliness, and identifying opportunities.Lead negotiation of management agreements.Create strong relationships with both internal and external partners.Coach and mentor direct reports and junior team members.Your Qualifications
At least 12+ years of progressive experience in hotel asset management, hotel ownership, or hotel operations.Strong financial background with an understanding of real estate deal structures.Significant experience creating processes and procedures and ensuring accountability.Ideally, experienced with overseeing capital improvement projects and medium complexity renovations.Comfortable making decisions and being accountable for outcomes.Strong problem-solving, communication, and interpersonal skills are required.Must be willing to travel up to 20% of the time, occasionally with limited notice.Your Team
This is a leadership role that will report to the Vice President, Real Estate Investment & Development. You will have responsibility for directly and indirectly managing a team of director and analyst level associates.Your Work Location
As our Senior Director, Asset Management you will be based in our beautiful, state-of-the-art worldwide corporate headquarters in North Bethesda, MD.About Choice
Record total revenues grew 10% to $1.5 billion for full-year 2023 compared to the same period of 2022. Adjusted EBITDA for fourth quarter 2023 increased 11% to $125 million from the same period of 2022.* PLEASE NOTE: This role is not eligible for sponsorship *Ability to model Choice’s Cultural Values: Welcome and Respect Everyone, Be Bold, Be Quick, Listen, Be Curious and Show Integrity.Visit http://careers.choicehotels.com to learn more.
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Choice Hotels, one of the world’s largest hotel companies, has an exciting new opportunity as our Senior Director, Asset Management in the Real Estate Investment & Asset Management team. The Real Estate Investment & Asset Management group manages the deployment of Choice capital to expedite the growth of select Choice Hotels brands. The primary focus is on the domestic growth of the upscale Cambria Hotels brand and the midscale extended-stay Everhome Suites brand, but the portfolio includes assets ranging from upper upscale through midscale. Choice has committed up to $1Bn toward real estate investments. Currently, the portfolio includes approximately 15 wholly-owned hotels and approximately 20 other investments via joint ventures or loans.As the leader of the company’s asset management function, you will oversee Choice’s entire real estate portfolio with the goal of i) maximizing asset value for each hotel and ii) identifying and communicating opportunities that could also benefit Choice’s franchised hotels. You and your team will provide strategic oversight over each hotel’s operations to maximize net operating income and manage the capital investment to create and protect long-term value.Your Responsibilities
Responsible for oversight of the market, operations, capital strategy and reporting for Choice’s entire real estate portfolio.In partnership with the Investments team and Segment leadership, develop and maintain a strategic plan for each asset.Develop a 5-year capital plan for each asset that aligns with the hotel’s current needs and Choice’s long-term ownership strategy.Review and approve the annual operating and capital budget for each property.Keep current on market conditions affecting the Choice portfolio.Frequent partnership with hotel management teams to analyze hotel operations and drive NOI through optimal revenue management, cost controls, and guest satisfaction efforts.Make recommendations for capital improvement ROI projects and comprehensive property improvement plans.In collaboration with the Investments team and Segment leadership, identify opportunities to recycle capital in a manner that balances maximizing returns and protects the needs of the brand.Develop asset and portfolio-level reporting and benchmarking that is focused on accuracy, timeliness, and identifying opportunities.Lead negotiation of management agreements.Create strong relationships with both internal and external partners.Coach and mentor direct reports and junior team members.Your Qualifications
At least 12+ years of progressive experience in hotel asset management, hotel ownership, or hotel operations.Strong financial background with an understanding of real estate deal structures.Significant experience creating processes and procedures and ensuring accountability.Ideally, experienced with overseeing capital improvement projects and medium complexity renovations.Comfortable making decisions and being accountable for outcomes.Strong problem-solving, communication, and interpersonal skills are required.Must be willing to travel up to 20% of the time, occasionally with limited notice.Your Team
This is a leadership role that will report to the Vice President, Real Estate Investment & Development. You will have responsibility for directly and indirectly managing a team of director and analyst level associates.Your Work Location
As our Senior Director, Asset Management you will be based in our beautiful, state-of-the-art worldwide corporate headquarters in North Bethesda, MD.About Choice
Record total revenues grew 10% to $1.5 billion for full-year 2023 compared to the same period of 2022. Adjusted EBITDA for fourth quarter 2023 increased 11% to $125 million from the same period of 2022.* PLEASE NOTE: This role is not eligible for sponsorship *Ability to model Choice’s Cultural Values: Welcome and Respect Everyone, Be Bold, Be Quick, Listen, Be Curious and Show Integrity.Visit http://careers.choicehotels.com to learn more.
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