Hospitality intern

Job Title

Hospitality intern

Job Description Summary

Cushman & Wakefield (NYSE: CWK) is a leading global commercial real estate services firm for property owners and occupiers with approximately 52,000 employees in nearly 400 offices and 60 countries. In 2024, the firm reported revenue of $9.4 billion across its core service lines of Services, Leasing, Capital markets, and Valuation and other. Built around the belief that Better never settles, the firm receives numerous industry and business accolades for its award-winning culture. For additional information, visit www.cushmanwakefield.com.

Job Description

Content of placement

You will become part of Cushman & Wakefield's Capital Markets department, supporting the team in various areas of the hotel real estate industry.

Your role will involve supporting hotel real estate consultancy (including feasibility studies, concept studies, underwriting exercises, operator selection, operational review) and hotel investment advisory (sale/purchase mandates and commercial due diligence).

Main tasks

As a member of the Capital Markets team, your responsibilities will include:

• Conducting market research (market analysis, competitive analysis, supply/demand analysis).
• Supporting the preparation of presentation materials for client pitches, investor information memorandum, and other transaction-related marketing documents.
• Assisting in due diligence processes for hotel transactions.
• Analysing financial statements, hotel operating performance, and industry data to conduct broker’s opinion of values.
• Helping coordinate marketing and PR efforts to enhance the hospitality team's visibility (e.g., through LinkedIn, HospitalityNet, and relevant publications).
• Attending client and investor meetings and supporting prospective buyers with information and project-related answers.

Skills/Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications and skills:

• Currently pursuing or recently graduated from a degree in Hospitality, Real Estate or Finance.
• Solid understanding of the hospitality industry (market dynamics, major brands, hotel operating structures, hotel KPIs and P&L statements).
• Understanding of real estate fundamentals (underwriting methodology and disposal milestones).
• Advanced computer skills, with strong proficiency in Excel.
• Strong writing and communication skills.
• Detail-oriented, with a meticulous and organised approach to managing tasks.
• Strong interpersonal skills and team spirit.
• Fluency in English: both written and verbal communication.

INCO: “Cushman & Wakefield”