Expansion analyst and real estate business developer - Freelance

About us
At Yurbban Hospitality Group, we don't just provide lodging; we create lasting moments for our guests. We are a team passionate about service excellence, authenticity, and innovation. Every interaction with our customers is an opportunity to exceed their expectations, and we are looking for someone like you to help fulfill our mission.

What are our values?

• WOW: We love originality and strive to surprise in every detail. We work with creativity, active marketing, and continuous innovation.
• CONSCIOUS: We aim to improve the world through responsibility and sustainability. We initiate and collaborate on social responsibility projects to make a meaningful impact.
• HONEST: We act ethically, making decisions that align with our culture. Transparency is a priority in all our actions and communications.
• PASSION: We give our best in every challenge, having fun while putting ideas into action.
• TEAM: We create together to achieve a shared goal, where every opinion counts.

Why work with us?
Working at Yurbban Hospitality Group is not just a job; it's an opportunity to grow, innovate, and make a difference. We foster a collaborative work environment where every voice is heard. We value creativity, social responsibility, and transparency. Here, your work will have a purpose, contributing to the success of the company while you grow both professionally and personally. We operate lodging and restaurants in cities across Europe and America (Barcelona, Madrid, Seville, San Sebastián, Miami, Chía, Bogotá, and Lima) under various brands, offering unique experiences to our guests.

What to expect working at Yurbban Hospitality Group?
If you're passionate about hospitality and enjoy solving technical challenges, we want to meet you. We're looking for someone who combines technical knowledge with excellent problem-solving skills. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and believe that every day is an opportunity to make a difference, this is your chance to join us. And of course, we also offer a variety of benefits for you to enjoy:

• Career plan within the group with opportunities for growth.
• Regular afterworks.
• Continuous training and innovation.
• Freelance contract.
• Collaborative and dynamic environment: You will work with a team committed to ensuring guest satisfaction.
• Employee discount.

About the Role - Expansion Analyst and Real Estate Business Developer

As an Expansion Analyst and Real Estate Business Developer at Yurbban Hospitality Group, you’ll play a pivotal role in identifying and evaluating new growth opportunities in the national market (USA). You will not only assess investment potential across different locations but will also be integral in supporting the group’s strategic decision-making. Through comprehensive studies and detailed financial models, you’ll assist our team in understanding each project’s viability and profitability, contributing directly to the success of our expansion efforts.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the Business Development team throughout the project management process, from identifying opportunities to final closure, including offer creation, negotiation, and signing.
• Coordinate offers and manage projects, ensuring successful handling of each opportunity.
• Develop and maintain professional relationships with existing, new, and potential clients, fostering long-term connections based on mutual trust and aligned with our business strategy.
• Provide post-signature support, ensuring ongoing relationship development with clients and team coordination in line with long-term business objectives.
• Prepare content and support documentation for business development and investment initiatives in accordance with company standards.
• Represent the company at industry events, aiming to build strategic networks to generate new business opportunities.
• Stay updated on the latest in the real estate and hospitality sectors to understand competition, market activity, and trends.
• Analyze hotel investment opportunities for various group brands in key markets (IBERIA, USA, LATAM).
• Conduct destination and area studies to understand market behavior and evaluate asset performance.
• Continuously develop and enhance financial models, including calculation tools and projections for investment decision-making.
• Monitor and analyze investments, measuring performance and suggesting adjustments as necessary.
• Collaborate with team members in identifying, assessing, and negotiating investment and expansion opportunities.
• Manage internal information to evaluate both the company’s current performance and the potential of assets under review.
• Assess and propose various hotel investment and expansion strategies.
• Build and maintain a network within the hospitality sector, capital markets, and/or real estate investments to uncover new opportunities.
• Provide periodic reports required by the Business Development leadership.
• Keep databases and tools up-to-date, ensuring all sales documentation and support materials are current.

What Are We Looking for in You?

• Technical Experience: At least 2-3 years of experience in expansion analysis, hotel/financial consulting, investment banking, real estate development, or similar roles in the hospitality or real estate sectors.
• Growth Mindset: Interested in expanding responsibilities to handle projects and negotiations independently in the near term, gradually taking on more responsibility and developing your professional skills.
• Problem-Solving: Ability to act quickly and propose creative, effective solutions to expansion challenges.
• Flexibility: Availability to travel and manage expansion projects in diverse locations.
• Teamwork: Ability to coordinate effectively with other departments to manage or execute expansion projects efficiently.
• Organization and Responsibility: Committed to order, thorough analysis, and continuous improvement; responsible, autonomous, and detail-oriented.
• Strong Analytical Skills: Ability to build complex financial models.
• Communication and Presentation Skills: Ability to present business proposals, reports, and recommendations clearly and concisely in both Spanish and English.
• Tech Savvy: Proficient in Excel and PowerPoint, familiar with CRM tools, and interested in incorporating AI, automation, and calculations into presentations.
• Results-Oriented: Capable of handling a high volume of projects across different geographies and meeting deadlines.
• Language Skills: Fluent in both English and Spanish, spoken and written. Additional languages are a plus.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Business Administration, Engineering, or a similar field. A Master’s in Business or Real Estate Investment is a plus.

If you’re an analytical, proactive person with new ideas, critical thinking, and common sense, focused on improving processes and decision-making, and seeking an environment where you can make a real difference, we’d love to meet you. We’re not looking for lone wolves but rather independent, self-sufficient people who can manage their projects, meet deadlines, and manage their time efficiently. We value those who enjoy both their work life and their free time, who are fun, empathetic, team-oriented, and can balance professionalism with daily enjoyment.

We’re not after perfection but commitment, authenticity, and a true passion for real estate and the hospitality industry. If you want to be part of a unique experience where each day brings the chance to impact people’s lives positively, apply now! But if you're looking for a routine job, keep looking.

Join Yurbban Hospitality Group and help us create memorable experiences for our guests!