Job Title

Deputy Head V&A Hospitality and Alternatives CEE/SEE

Job Description Summary

Core function

Support the Hospitality & Alternatives Valuation and Advisory team with ongoing mandates and potential projects. Build on the existing relationships and develop a strong client network to position C&W hotel and alternatives real estate services at the top of the CEE & SEE market.

Job Description

Principal Responsibilities

To take a leading role in all aspects of running hotel valuations and feasibility studies (alongside Lead Partner)To take the lead in the preparation of hotel consultancy reports, including valuation, feasibility studies and market research (market analysis, competitive analysis, supply/demand analysis, etc);Assist the Lead Partner in managing the processes related to the above-mentioned services, including planning, related administration, staffing, work assignments, rotations, managing employee vacations, back-ups, and delivery to the client.Review, comment and authorize the valuation reports or other outcomes of the V&A department before the review by the Lead PartnerResponsible for meeting department productivity and quality goals (alongside Lead Partner)Conduct interviews, hire new staff, provide employee orientation, coach and provide career development to more junior staffTake a leading role in sourcing new opportunities for Operator Selection service line in Poland and rest of the regionTo take active responsibility for sourcing new business, growing contact network, cultivating own clients and identifying target assets.Attend industry events to support the team profile in the market and seek to grow your network of contactsIdentify potential cross-selling opportunitiesAssist staff to solve complex or out of the policy operation problemsContribute to meeting overall departmental fee/billing targetAssist in maintaining the team's in-house databases, preparing research publications focused on the CEE and SEE regions, and updating and optimizing current in-house processes.Quality Management – responsible for quality improvements and client’s feedback

Knowledge & Experience

Polish Property Valuer license7-10 years of relevant experience in real estate valuation or brokerage or consultancy, banking/finance, hotel development/feasibility, or similar. Hotel Valuation knowledge following RICS guidelines and standards.Hotel sector knowledge concerning the nature of brands, management companies, investors and the latest trends affecting the industry is a distinct advantage.High proficiency using Microsoft Excel and financial modelling skills (including DCF modelling, IRR analysis, payback period, equity returns analysis etc).RICS membership would be a string advantage

Personal attributes

Confident and personable, with good interpersonal skills.Good commercial aptitude including selling and negotiation skillsStrong time management skills Business and report writing experienceExtensive experience using Microsoft ExcelExcellent command of written/verbal English and Polish languages

WHY SHOULD YOU CONSIDER CUSHMAN & WAKEFIELD?

Cushman & Wakefield is a strong globally respected and widely admired global Real Estate FirmOur workload is heavily weighted to the international 4 and 5-star hotels and is spread throughout Czech, Poland, Hungary and other CEE countries.The team is small but dynamic and growing – you will spend time in it and gain insight into it at an exciting time of its evolutionThe rewards and opportunities available are second to none. Cushman & Wakefield recognises commitment, initiative, decision-making ability and hard work - and rewards accordingly

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