Associate, Acquisitions & Business Development

Property Description

Davidson Hospitality Group is a dynamic and innovative hospitality management company that is constantly seeking top talent to join its team. With its headquarters located in the heart of the hospitality industry in Atlanta, Georgia, Davidson Hospitality Group is a leader in hotel and resort management, providing comprehensive and results-driven services to a diverse portfolio of properties across the United States.

As a job applicant, you can expect to work in a collaborative and supportive environment that encourages creativity, growth, and professional development. With a strong commitment to excellence in guest service, employee engagement, and financial performance, Davidson Hospitality Group offers a rewarding and fulfilling career path for individuals who are passionate about the hospitality industry. Whether you are seeking a corporate role in operations, sales and marketing, revenue management, finance, human resources, or other areas, Davidson Hospitality Group offers a wide range of career opportunities for motivated and talented individuals.

Join the team at Davidson Hospitality Group and be a part of a dynamic and growing organization that is dedicated to delivering exceptional hospitality experiences.

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.

As an Associate at a fully integrated hotel operations and investment platform, they will also contribute to the team’s investment management and FP&A responsibilities. 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.

• 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
• Ability to think critically
• 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 re-locate 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

As an integral team member of the team, the candidate must exemplify the highest standards of honesty, integrity and discretion. The individual should possess a strong desire to achieve team goals and the flexibility to provide assistance where needed. They will be…