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Hersha Hospitality Management

Associate of Acquisitions and Business Development

philadelphia, PA

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Associate of Acquisitions & Business Development

Our Philadelphia corporate office is seeking an Acquisitions and Business Development Associate to join our private equity investment platform. You will work alongside veterans with over 30 years of experience in hotel investment. This role focuses on underwriting domestic hotel acquisitions and conducting detailed feasibility analyses for prospective markets. You will manage complex transaction structures including mezzanine financing and joint ventures.

Potential Career Path

Senior Associate of Acquisitions – Director of Acquisitions – Vice President of Acquisitions & Development

Essential Job Functions

Leading the underwriting, due diligence, and execution of hotel acquisitions and development opportunities and presenting findings to Vice President of Acquisitions & Development.

Conducting detailed market and feasibility analyses for new markets, portfolios, and individual acquisition opportunities.

Developing and maintaining financial models for existing and prospective investments.

Negotiating business term sheets and contracts for management and investment opportunities

Sourcing off-market investment opportunities.

Coordinating real estate transaction structures, including multi-tiered promote structures, mezzanine financing, incentive management fees, and joint ventures.

Compiling operating data and research on industry trends, and preparing presentations for monthly acquisitions meetings and quarterly presentations to the HHM Investment Committee and Board of Directors.

Working closely with other division leaders (Operations, Legal, Accounting) to transition new hotels and develop relationships with key institutional partners.

Perform other duties as requested by management.

Position Requirements

Bachelor's degree required, preferably in Finance, Real Estate, Business or Hospitality; MBA is a plus, but not required

Minimum two years of experience in real estate or hotel acquisitions and development; Investment Banking or Private Equity experience preferred

Deep market knowledge and experience conducting and presenting feasibility studies

Experience negotiating real estate transactions, including operating terms, capital structures, promoted interests, and joint venture documents

Exceptionally strong Excel-based financial modeling skills as well as proficiency in MS Word and PowerPoint

Strong analytical, problem solving, and decision making skills

Demonstrated track record with external client relationships

Excellent presentation as well as verbal and written communication skills

A self-starting approach and long term focus on developing a career in real estate investing within a fast growing and entrepreneurial company

Work Environment and Context

Required to sit for extended periods, lift up to 10 pounds, bend, reach, use hands and fingers to operate keyboard

Extended work hours may be required as needed and determined by deal flow

Occasional travel to managed properties and potential investment properties

HHM Benefits and Perks

Competitive wages for full time and part time opportunities

Medical, Dental and Vision Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

401k Company Match

Free Basic Life Insurance

Travel Discounts

Commuter Transit and Commuter Parking Benefits

Annual Incentive Program

Employee Assistance and Wellness Program

Educational/Professional Development

Technology Reimbursements

Referral Bonus Program

What We Believe

People Are Our Capability – Hearts That Serve – Only Excellence – Stay Nimble - Own It

Source: HHM Hotels

Worksite address

philadelphia, PA, 19117, US

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