Associate, Acquisitions & Business Development
Overview
The role of the Associate at Davidson Hospitality Group is to assist in the evaluation of hotel investment (Acquisitions, Management Takeovers, New Developments, and Saves), with a specific focus in leading investment analysis/valuation, property-specific underwriting, market research and analysis, site inspections and property tours, and preparation of investment materials for internal and external clients.
As necessary, the Associate will assist in strategy planning and preparation of written proposals and participate in live presentations. Working hand-in-hand with senior management, the Associate will also help to ensure the investment thesis for each asset in the Davidson Portfolio translates into actionable investment and operating strategies.
The Associate will also serve as a key leader within the Analytical Team, supporting and developing junior analysts alongside senior leadership in addition to potentially strategizing on analytical resource deployment.
This will include conducting analyses and evaluating value-add opportunities on Davidson’s existing portfolio to maximize operational performance and investment value, and working directly with c-suite and senior executives on corporate strategy and finance activities.
Qualifications
Professional Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree with a concentration in Hospitality, Real Estate and/or Finance
Experience and/or course workload must consist of Excel and financial modeling
Relevant work/internship experience with a minimum of 2-4 years of experience working in Hospitality, Real Estate, Finance, or other applicable areas
Basic knowledge of hospitality real estate markets, including operations, debt/equity structures and exhibits familiarity with real estate terminology
Keen attention to detail
Highly developed organizational and analytical skills
Ability to travel approximately 25% of the time or more depending on current business activity
Ability to relocate to Atlanta, GA and work in the corporate office 3 – 5 days per week
Ability to manage a heavy workload and prioritize appropriately
Ability to work well and collaborate with others as well as be self-directed and independent to achieve project deadlines
Ability to identify opportunities to create/improve existing models and analyst practices
Business writing ability
Strong computer skills: Excel (modeling and analysis), PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, online research tools
Benefits
Multiple Tiers of Medical Coverage
Dental & Vision Coverage
24/7 Teledoc service
Free Maintenance Medications
Pet Insurance
Hotel Discounts
Tuition Reimbursement
Paid Time Off (vacation, sick, bereavement, and Holidays)
401K Match