Ennismore · 14 hours ago
VP of Development – Americas
Brooklyn, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$200K/yr - $200K/yr
10+ years expEnnismore is a dynamic company focused on growth across the Americas region. The VP of Development will lead strategic hotel development efforts, manage complex transactions, and build relationships with key stakeholders to drive the company's expansion and brand alignment.
HospitalityLifestyle
Responsibilities
Drive hotel development opportunities across priority markets in the Americas, from deal origination through contract execution
Own and lead deal negotiations, including structuring management, franchise, or hybrid agreements; reviewing and negotiating commercial terms; and aligning internal stakeholders throughout the process
Oversee deal financial modeling, underwriting, and feasibility analyses, ensuring accuracy, robustness of assumptions, and alignment with strategic and investment objectives
Evaluate project viability by synthesizing market intelligence, financial analysis, brand strategy, and risk assessment to deliver clear, actionable recommendations to senior leadership
Provide strategic leadership on investment cases, valuations, and capital structuring in partnership with owners, developers, and internal finance teams
Manage due diligence processes and internal approvals, coordinating closely with legal, operations, brand, finance, IT, and People teams to ensure seamless deal progression
Build, maintain, and deepen relationships with owners, developers, investors, brokers, and capital partners to expand Ennismore’s presence and deal flow
Represent Ennismore at industry events, conferences, and partner meetings, acting as a senior ambassador for the company and its lifestyle brands
Deliver market insights, competitive intelligence, and strategic recommendations based on pipeline activity, regional performance, and lifestyle hospitality trends to guide long-term growth
Mentor and guide junior development and feasibility team members, providing oversight, coaching, and quality control on analyses and deliverables
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Hospitality, Real Estate, Finance, Economics, Business, or a related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred
10+ years of experience in hotel development, real estate investment, hospitality consulting, hotel brokerage, or asset management, with direct hotel industry experience required
Proven track record of sourcing, underwriting, negotiating, and executing hotel development or conversion deals
Advanced financial modeling expertise, including underwriting, proforma development, valuations, and investment analysis; expert-level Excel proficiency required
Strong presentation and storytelling skills, with the ability to clearly communicate complex financial and strategic concepts to senior executives and external partners
Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional teams and navigating complex internal approval processes
Exceptional relationship-building and negotiation skills, with a strong network across owners, developers, brokers, and capital partners, and the confidence to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and senior leaders to achieve shared goals
You work well under pressure, can juggle lots of demands & deadlines and are an expert at prioritizing
You combine analytical and methodical thinking with strong attention to detail and a solution-focused approach
You take ownership of important issues, solve problems, and make effective decisions
You are humble and open to ideas. We leave our ego at the door and help get things done
You want to be part of a team that works hard, supports each other and has fun along the way
Benefits
The opportunity to embark on an exciting career in a company that is taking off!
Ennismore’s values and fast-growing environment
To help define global brands and have a direct impact on the guest experience
The opportunity to be yourself and collaborate with other bright minds in an open and innovative culture that values creativity
The opportunity to challenge the norm and work in a rewarding environment, building global brands
Lots of opportunity to progress and switch it up as part of a global family of brands
Learning opportunities to broaden your skillset and development that helps you think, make, and thrive at work
Company
Ennismore
Ennismore is the global hospitality company and curator of unique properties and experiences based in London and founded by Sharan Pasricha.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
Cain International
2023-04-13Private Equity
Leadership Team
Gaurav Bhushan
Co-CEO
Sharan Pasricha
Founder & Co-CEO
Recent News
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