What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate – Hospitality Asset Management & Investments position at Stockdale Capital Partners?
About the Firm
Stockdale Capital Partners is a vertically integrated real estate investment firm with a 30-year history of acquiring, developing, and managing commercial real estate assets across the Western United States. With approximately $2.8 billion in assets under management (AUM), Stockdale focuses on value-add and opportunistic investments across multiple asset classes, including hospitality, healthcare, office, and retail properties.
Stockdale has made significant investments in the hospitality sector, including the InterContinental Houston, a 354-key luxury hotel located in the heart of the Texas Medical Center, and The Marker Hotel in San Francisco, a 208-room boutique property near Union Square and the Moscone Convention Center. Additionally, Stockdale owns The Source Hotel in Denver's vibrant RiNo Arts District, a boutique property known for its rooftop restaurant and attached food hall featuring notable restaurants including Temaki Den and Safta. Today, Stockdale owns seven hotels in total, and we seek to meaningfully grow the portfolio.
Having just raised its second opportunistic fund, Stockdale is poised for significant growth in the years ahead. The individual hired into this role will be a key part of the growth of the firm’s hospitality platform.
About the Role
We are seeking a motivated and dynamic Associate to join our growing hospitality investment platform. This role offers the chance to play a critical part in managing and enhancing our diverse hotel portfolio. You'll collaborate closely with seasoned professionals across asset management, acquisitions, operations, and finance to help create value and maximize the performance of each hospitality asset. You will gain exposure to hotel operations, capital planning, renovations, capital structuring, acquisitions, and dispositions. The role will consist of 75% asset management responsibilities and 25% acquisitions responsibilities to start and expected to flex over time.
Key Responsibilities
As the Associate, you will:
- Assist in tracking property-level budgets, performance metrics, and market trends.
- Prepare detailed business plans, cash flow forecasts, and investor-level reports.
- Support asset management initiatives, including repositioning strategies, capital projects, renovations, and branding efforts.
- Coordinate with third parties, including hotel management companies, franchisors, lenders, and vendors.
- Conduct financial analyses, such as revenue management reviews, portfolio sensitivities, and performance benchmarking.
- Monitor compliance with loan agreements, franchise contracts, property improvement plans, and other critical documents.
- Participate in the due diligence process for acquisitions and developments, including market research, underwriting, and risk assessments.
What We’re Looking For
- Educational Background: Bachelor’s degree in real estate, hospitality, finance, or a related field.
- Experience: Minimum 2-4 years in hospitality asset management or real estate investment.
- Technical Skills: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (willing to take an “Excel modeling test”); working knowledge of Word and PowerPoint. Experience with financial modeling, scenario analysis, and cash flow forecasting is required.
- Analytical Acumen: Strong quantitative and qualitative problem-solving skills with an attention to detail.
- Interpersonal Strength: Effective written and verbal communication skills. Ability to build positive relationships with internal teams and external partners. Must be able to produce quality investor-level presentations and reporting.
Travel Requirement
This role requires approximately 10-25% travel, primarily within the Western US and Texas regions.
Why Join Us?
This position provides an excellent opportunity to contribute to high-profile hospitality investments and advance your career in hospitality real estate. You’ll thrive in a supportive and entrepreneurial environment where your ideas and analysis are valued. As our team and firm grows, so will your career.
