The hospitality sector has had its ups and downs of late, but one segment of the business that has held up and is expanding are boutique brands. The majors like Marriott have entered the fray with brands such as Edition, but the most interesting are new and surprising entrants like furniture retailers West Elm and Restoration Hardware and fitness chain Equinox.
Business and vacation travelers increasingly crave unique experiences, and retailers such as West Elm have tapped an interesting angle: Provide the guest with a special experience while showcasing their furniture offerings. The Wall Street Journal ran a story about this emerging trend, highlighting, yet again, the disruption occurring in the retail sector. As retailers such as Restoration Hardware reach a saturation point in the number of stores, they are turning to new, and somewhat revolutionary tactics to broaden their brand. When you check into their hotel you can download an app that will enable you to buy that sofa or lamp that adorns your room.
I like this angle, and it's fun to think about the boutique offerings that retailers such as Lego will roll out when they enter the fray.
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Associate – Investor Relations
(LOS ANGELES, CA) Associate will support existing and prospective investor requests by working with various internal groups including Client Service Executives, Investments, Development, Financial Reporting, Property Management and Legal to ensure timely and accurate client deliverables.
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EDENS
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(BETHESDA, MD) Manager will provide exemplary customer service through a proactive approach; and inspects assigned properties identifying any physical plant deficiencies and correcting deficiency.
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(LOS ANGELES, CA) Real Estate Investment Consultant (REIC) will serve as contact for the Real Estate Asset Management group within a given territory. They have responsibility to develop new business and provide investment advice and strategy to clients with primary focus being to capture new real estate assets and accounts under management.
The hospitality sector has had its ups and downs of late, but one segment of the business that has held up and is expanding are boutique brands. The majors like Marriott have entered the fray with brands such as Edition, but the most interesting are new and surprising entrants like furniture retailers West Elm and Restoration Hardware and fitness chain Equinox.
Business and vacation travelers increasingly crave unique experiences, and retailers such as West Elm have tapped an interesting angle: Provide the guest with a special experience while showcasing their furniture offerings. The Wall Street Journal ran a story about this emerging trend, highlighting, yet again, the disruption occurring in the retail sector. As retailers such as Restoration Hardware reach a saturation point in the number of stores, they are turning to new, and somewhat revolutionary tactics to broaden their brand. When you check into their hotel you can download an app that will enable you to buy that sofa or lamp that adorns your room.
I like this angle, and it's fun to think about the boutique offerings that retailers such as Lego will roll out when they enter the fray.
Job Listings
IRGENS PARTNERS, LLC
Vice President Level Property Manager
(MILWAUKEE, WI) Manager will maximize performance and value of a portfolio of real estate assets which are owned and/or managed through acquisitions and development; and maintain revenues including leasing, construction management, maintenance, property management, facility maintenance and other fee income.
EDWARD ROSE & SONS
Construction Superintendent (AV)
(BLOOMFIELD HILLS, MI) Duties include: planning, managing, coordinating and supervising the construction process from initial development of land through final acceptance of buildings, on a timely and economic basis.
HILLWOOD DEVELOPMENT
Property Manager
(DALLAS, TX) Position will manage day-to-day property operations in an office campus, and be responsible for all business, financial and management aspects of the property including preparing, implementing and adhering to the approved budget, developing and maintaining strong work relationships with customers and supervising the day-to-day activities of building staff as well as various contract services.
NEWMARK GRUBB KNIGHT FRANK
Investment Analyst
(SAN FRANCISCO, CA) Analyst will work closely with brokers and Transaction Managers to provide financial analysis, underwriting and market research. This includes assisting in the underwriting and valuation of multifamily/commercial real estate using historical financial statements, proformas and discounted cash flow analysis.
CIM GROUP
Associate – Investor Relations
(LOS ANGELES, CA) Associate will support existing and prospective investor requests by working with various internal groups including Client Service Executives, Investments, Development, Financial Reporting, Property Management and Legal to ensure timely and accurate client deliverables.
Portfolio Management Analyst
(CHICAGO, IL) Analyst will assist in the appraisal process by working with independent appraisers, completing in-house valuations and analyzing the results; and preparing Annual Investment Plan and in the development of Hold/Sell recommendations.
EDENS
Regional Property Manager
(BETHESDA, MD) Manager will provide exemplary customer service through a proactive approach; and inspects assigned properties identifying any physical plant deficiencies and correcting deficiency.
WM Real Estate Investment Consultant
(LOS ANGELES, CA) Real Estate Investment Consultant (REIC) will serve as contact for the Real Estate Asset Management group within a given territory. They have responsibility to develop new business and provide investment advice and strategy to clients with primary focus being to capture new real estate assets and accounts under management.
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Anthony J. LoPinto
Tony LoPinto is the Global Sector Leader of Korn Ferry’s Real Estate Practice and founder of SelectLeaders. For the past 18 years LoPinto has been serving his clients with deep knowledge and perspective on talent needs and organizational challenges to public and private companies – knowledge gained from a 25-year career in real estate. Prior to his current position, he founded and served as chief executive officer of a boutique real estate executive search firm, where he oversaw offices in New York, Chicago, Washington, DC, San Francisco and Los Angeles. He has successfully led several high profile search engagements for chief executive officers, directors and a wide-range of executive level positions across all industries and sectors. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in European history from Loyola University in Chicago.
