Development & Portfolio Strategy and Analytics Manager

Who are we looking for?

Choice Hotels, one of the world’s largest lodging franchisors, has an exciting new opportunity as our Strategy and Analytics Manager in the Development and Portfolio Strategy Team. This team is responsible for creating strategic development plans that drive portfolio growth, increase market share, and enhance long-term value for Choice. As a key member of our strategy and analytics team, you will develop performance insights, deliver recommendations on our go-to-market strategy, and drive the advancement of these strategies to ultimately help Choice Hotels achieve our portfolio growth objectives.

Are you results-oriented, intellectually curious, and ready to make an impact? We invite you to apply today for our Development & Portfolio Strategy and Analytics Manager role today and #MakeItYourChoice.

Your Responsibilities

• Support the budgeting and forecasting of our performance against operational and financial targets

• Lead monthly assessments of the organization’s performance against objectives and serve as the storyteller of this activity, both internally through reports and externally through the earnings announcement process

• Develop new and enhanced reporting capabilities that will drive decision-making and strategy development

• Partner with cross-functional teams to drive strategic initiatives and deliver continuous improvement for our portfolio management capabilities

• Identify opportunities for our go-to-market strategy that will allow us to capitalize on and overcome market dynamics

• Maintain relationships with field associates and industry partners to ensure greatest value delivery and knowledge of competitive landscape

Your Experience, Skills & Competencies

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Analytics, Economics, Management, Marketing, or a related field required

• At least 4 years’ experience working in Analytics, Finance, Operations, or Strategy functions preferred

• Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint and Word, Advanced Excel skills preferred

• Demonstrated resourcefulness and ability to navigate an organization and work cross-functionally to achieve team goals

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Able to understand and analyze complex data sets to generate business insights

• Outstanding problem solving and strategic thinking skills

• Strong organizational and time management skills

Your Team

This is an individual contributor role that will report to the Director, Development Strategy & Analytics. You will have 1 peer teammate and collaborate extensively with cross-functional departments.

Your Work Location

As our Strategy and Analytics Manager, you will be based in our beautiful, state-of-the-art worldwide corporate headquarters in North Bethesda, MD. Less than 15 miles from Washington, DC, we’re located one block away from the North Bethesda Metro station, with service on the Red Line and the MARC Brunswick line, easy access to I-270, and plenty of free parking provided by Choice Hotels.

Salary Range

The salary range for this position is $98,088.00 to $107,000.00 annually.

The pay range listed is for this position and is what Choice Hotels reasonably expects to pay. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. An employee’s pay position within the pay range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, and business or organizational needs.

Choice prioritizes our associate wellbeing by offering a comprehensive benefits program that is both competitive and flexible to help you achieve your well-being goals - here are just a few:

• Competitive compensation and benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage

• Leave and paid time-off for holidays, vacation, personal, family, volunteer, sick, jury duty, bereavement, military, and religious observance

• Financial benefits for retirement and health savings

• Employee recognition programs

• Discounts at Choice Hotels worldwide

About Choice

Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) is one of the largest lodging franchisors in the world. With nearly 7,500 hotels, representing nearly 630,000 rooms, in 46 countries and territories, with a range of high-quality lodging options from limited service to full-service hotels in the upper upscale, upper mid-scale, midscale, extended-stay, and economy segments. We’re the hotel company for those who choose to bet on themselves – the underdog, the dreamer, the entrepreneur – because that’s who we are, too.

At Choice, we are united by the simple belief that tomorrow will be even better than today – for associates, our company, and our franchisees. At our worldwide corporate headquarters in North Bethesda, MD and St. Louis Park, MN as well as our technology center in Scottsdale, AZ, and through our associates around the globe, every voice is heard, and every idea is listened to, no matter what area of the company they come from. We are united in supporting the entrepreneurial dreams of our more than 18,000 franchise owners, which propels us forward – giving our work at Choice a purpose larger than our business.

About Choice Hotels Financial Performance

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*** PLEASE NOTE: This role is not eligible for sponsorship ***

Ability to model Choice’s Cultural Values: Welcome and Respect Everyone, Be Bold, Be Quick, Listen, Be Curious and Show Integrity.