Director of Asset Management Strategy

Ashford Inc.; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a strategic and analytically driven Director of Asset Management Strategy to lead key initiatives aimed at optimizing costs and enhancing revenue across a diverse hotel portfolio. This pivotal role involves leveraging advanced financial modeling and data analytics to inform high-impact decisions, collaborating closely with senior leadership and cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in consulting, with a deep interest in the real estate and hospitality sectors. If you are a strategic thinker with a proactive mindset and a passion for driving performance, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in consulting or a related strategic role.
• Strong analytical skills with advanced Excel and financial modeling capabilities.
• Experience with hotel development or capital projects is a strong plus.

Responsibilities

• Deliver detailed financial modeling and scenario planning for strategic decisions.
• Develop strategies to enhance profitability and operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive strategic direction.

Skills

Financial Modeling

Data Analytics

Scenario Planning

Operational Efficiency

Communication

Project Management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Quantitative Field

Advanced Degree

Tools

Excel

Job description

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We are seeking a highly strategic and analytically driven Director of Asset Management Strategy to lead key portfolio initiatives aimed at cost optimization, revenue enhancement, and long-term profitability across a diverse hotel portfolio. This role functions as a key analytical role of the asset management team—leveraging sophisticated financial modeling, data analytics, and scenario planning to inform high-impact decisions. The ideal candidate will play a central role in identifying and executing opportunities to unlock value, improve operational efficiency, and support investment and development strategies. This individual will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams and senior leadership to drive strategic direction and ensure alignment across the portfolio.

Essential Functions

• Deliver detailed financial modeling, scenario planning, and benchmarking to guide strategic decisions and evaluate performance.
• Develop and implement forward-thinking strategies that enhance profitability, drive operational efficiency, and optimize performance across the hotel portfolio.
• Identify and execute opportunities to improve margins, reduce operating costs, and increase revenue in close collaboration with hotel operators and internal teams based on data and analytics.
• Oversee or support capital projects, add-on developments, and property repositionings, ensuring alignment with long-term investment goals and asset strategies.
• Contribute to the preparation of earnings calls, including performance summaries, financial insights, and key talking points for senior leadership and investor relations teams.
• Partner with operations, finance, development, and ownership teams to ensure alignment on strategic initiatives, performance targets, and reporting.
• Collaborate with revenue management and hotel operators to optimize pricing, distribution, and topline performance across all assets.
• Track industry trends, market conditions, and competitive positioning to inform proactive strategy adjustments and investment planning.
• Source, develop, and implement cutting-edge asset management tools, practices, and services that drive long-term value creation.
• Contribute to internal training, meetings, and conferences by creating and delivering impactful content that supports continuous learning within the asset management department.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative field (e.g., engineering, finance, economics, mathematics); advanced degree a plus
• 8+ years of experience in consulting or a related strategic role, with a proven track record of driving performance through cost control, revenue growth, and value-enhancing strategies
• Deep interest in the real estate and/or hospitality industry
• Strong analytical skills with advanced Excel and financial modeling capabilities
• Effective communicator with experience presenting to and working with senior leadership
• Demonstrated ability to lead projects and manage cross-functional initiatives from concept to execution
• Experience with hotel development, capital projects, or property repositioning is a strong plus
• Strategic thinker who thrives on solving complex problems and can move seamlessly between high-level planning and tactical execution
• High integrity, professionalism, and a proactive, results-driven mindset

Seniority level

• Director

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Finance and Sales