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Choice Hotels

Partner Strategy & Operations Senior Manager

Silver Spring, MD, USA|Remote, Onsite

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $112,803.00 - $132,000.00
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
Flexible
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Benefits

competitive compensation
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
retirement savings
employee recognition programs
hotel discounts

Job Description

Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) stands as one of the largest lodging franchisors globally, with an impressive portfolio comprising nearly 7,500 hotels and approximately 630,000 rooms across 46 countries and territories. This extensive network spans various segments including limited service, full service hotels, upper upscale, upper midscale, midscale, extended stay, and economy segments, making Choice Hotels a prominent player in the hospitality industry. The company's ethos centers on empowering individuals who choose to bet on themselves—entrepreneurs, dreamers, and the driven—reflecting the culture of resilience and ambition that defines Choice Hotels. The company is headquartered in North Bethesda, Maryland, with... Show More

Job Requirements

  • bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university in finance, business management, hotel management, or relevant field
  • a minimum of 5 years of experience in strategy, partnership program implementation, operations or related fields
  • ability to manage multiple competing priorities and deliver medium to large operational projects
  • strong analytical skills and attention to detail
  • excellent communication skills including with senior leadership
  • financial savvy to articulate partnership merits
  • ability to work in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment
  • high intellectual curiosity and comfort with ambiguity
  • willingness to collaboratively influence internal partners
  • ability to lead end-to-end strategic partnership initiatives
  • this role is not eligible for sponsorship

Job Qualifications

  • bachelor’s degree in finance, business management, hotel management, or related field
  • mba or project management certification preferred
  • minimum of 5 years experience in strategy, partnership program implementation, or partnership operations
  • hospitality, hotel management, or travel industry background preferred
  • consulting experience preferred
  • ability to manage multiple competing priorities and projects
  • proven collaboration and influence skills
  • strong communication skills for complex topics
  • financial savvy with strategic and financial articulation
  • strong strategic thinker with analytical acumen
  • high attention to detail
  • proactive and able to act autonomously

Job Duties

  • leverage data to drive strategic initiative formulation and execution
  • support optimization of operational processes for efficiency and scalability
  • lead and manage strategic projects from conception to completion
  • establish performance dashboards and track key performance indicators
  • develop and own execution of strategic partnerships playbook
  • review partner integration and launch protocols regularly
  • effectively communicate recommendations to senior leadership and external partners
  • develop and sustain long-term relationships with key partners
  • coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to optimize relationships
  • support quarterly business reviews to drive performance growth
  • collaborate with internal teams to ensure seamless partner initiative coordination
  • navigate organizational structures to identify stakeholders and manage issues
  • produce visually engaging presentations for senior leadership
  • underwrite partnership and M&A opportunities to evaluate viability
  • prepare presentations illustrating risk and return of alliances
  • participate in contract negotiations with partners
  • produce pitch decks to attract and enhance partnerships

Job Qualifications

Experience

Expert Level (7+ years)

Job Location

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