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Sage Hospitality Group Director of Investment Management in Denver, Colorado

Why us?

As part of Sage Hospitality Group , we passionately strive to be the best and create excellence in everything we do. We believe in enriching lives one experience at a time. More than a slogan, we empower our employees to make positive impacts on the communities in which we live and work. By providing genuine service we build relationships with our guests and value for our shareholders, and we create unforgettable experiences.

We are looking for independent thinkers. Those who harness their entrepreneurial spirit so that it breaks preconceived notions. We’re not afraid to forge our own path. After all, it’s what industry leaders do. That’s why we welcome risk takers and creative spirits alike. No matter your daily role, Sage recognizes that your success is about more than the work you do—it’s really about who you are, which is why we invest in your personal and professional growth. We hope you consider joining us!

Job Overview

The Director of Investment Management will oversee the day-to-day investment and asset management responsibilities for all projects in which Sage Hotel Capital is an equity investor. They will play a vital role on the Sage Investments team and be responsible for executing strategic initiatives and driving asset level performance.

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Actively oversee a portfolio of hotels at various stages of stabilization, creating asset value through execution of an investment strategy on a short, intermediate, and long-term basis

  • Optimize investor returns and mitigate risk by regularly meeting with hotel management teams to review plan and hold them accountable in efforts to maximize full potential in the areas of revenue generation, net operating income, guest satisfaction, capital investment/planning, and ultimately value appreciation

  • Collaborate closely with all disciplines in the organization including finance, accounting, marketing, and operations throughout the asset life cycle

  • Analyze revenue, financial reporting, and management data regularly to assess the performance of hotel versus underwritten business plan

  • Assist Sage Investments with initial and refinance debt origination efforts through closing, including broker (if applicable) placement and negotiations, preparing marketing materials, term sheet/loan agreement review and negotiation, and managing closing documentation and statement preparation

  • Review, evaluate, negotiate, and approve annual operating budgets, cash flow forecasts, debt service tests, and capital expense plans

  • Assist in disposition process with third party brokers and JV partners, including due diligence, contract review and negotiations

  • Maintain a comprehensive understanding of market conditions affecting portfolio, including, but not limited to, competitive additions/deletions, competitive set renovations, new development, supply growth, brand conversions, and leadership/ownership/management company changes

  • Develop, refine and oversee consistent, Sage-branded investor reporting

  • Manage all ongoing financing responsibilities to ensure that lender covenants are adhered to

  • Maintain strong working relationships with all lenders where Sage is the borrower

  • Maintain strong working relationships with Sage JV partners, determine distribution schedule and lead annual appraisals as necessary

  • Complete annual valuations of assets, promote values and IRR/Equity Multiple returns

  • Monitor capex/renovation projects scope, ROI, timeline and funding

  • Understand and abstract legal documents

  • Effectively interact with hotel executive teams and operating partners on periodic calls and meetings. Travel to properties as necessary

  • Additional Asset Management tasks, as required, to increase the value and investment returns

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

  • All other duties as assigned, requested or deemed necessary by management.

BEHAVIORAL FOCUS

At Sage, we pride ourselves on the behaviors that build our culture and help associates perform in their positions. We value integrity, performance, team spirit, growth, delivering extraordinary guest experiences, and engaging in our communities. We have also outlined specific competencies that contribute to success at Sage. Please review our competency models to understand the behaviors expected of different levels in the organization (you may find these models in our learning management system).

Qualifications

Education/Formal Training

B.S. degree in finance or related, MBA preferred

Experience

  • 5+ years of hospitality finance experience (public or private REIT, private equity, lender, or other ownership/investor)

  • Relevant experience in ownership, hotel asset management, hotel operations, sales and revenue management, and real estate finance

  • Experience with capital expenditure projects: budgeting, administration of capital calls

  • Experience with refinancing, disposition, and other major investment decisions

  • Demonstrated track record of creating value through the ownership of assets and/or hotel portfolios

Knowledge/Skills

  • Thorough understanding of loan, franchise, and JV documentation

  • Ability to carry an owner’s perspective through a project from start to finish

  • Advanced knowledge and skill of hotel operations, leadership, and corporate environment

  • Demonstrated ability to influence all levels of the organization with their presence and business acumen

  • Excellent oral, written, presentation and public speaking skills

  • Proactive, independent, forward-thinking, trustworthy, and a hands-on operation executive

  • Dynamic team player who can think creatively, manage innovation, and effectively challenge existing practices

  • Strong organizational and project management skills

  • Thorough understanding of all factors affecting markets and submarkets and the impact on the portfolio including a strong understanding of demand generators, revenue management, sales process and yield strategies to maximize top-line performance

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Sitting 85%, Walking 5%, Standing 5%, bending, kneeling, lifting, climbing 5%

Environment

Prolonged sitting throughout entire shift at computerized workstation in office environment.

This position description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the associated with the position. May perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

  • Unlimited paid time off

  • Medical, dental, & vision insurance

  • Eligible to participate in the Company’s 401(k) program with employer matching

  • Health savings and flexible spending accounts

  • Basic Life and AD&D insurance

  • Company-paid short-term disability

  • Paid FMLA leave for up to a period of 12 weeks

  • Employee Assistance Program

  • Great discounts on Hotels, Restaurants, and much more.

  • Eligible to participate in the Employee Referral Bonus Program. Up to $1,000 per referral.

The application period will be open for approximately 30 days or until a suitable candidate is identified. We encourage qualified individuals to submit their applications within this timeframe.

Salary

USD $100,000.00 - USD $120,000.00 /Yr.

ID: 2025-27016

Position Type: Regular Full-Time

Property : Sage Hospitality Resources

Outlet: Not Applicable

Category: Acquisitions & Development

Min: USD $100,000.00/Yr.

Max: USD $120,000.00/Yr.

Address : 1809 Blake St

City : Denver

State : Colorado

EOE Protected Veterans/Disability

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