Founded in 1967, we are a boutique firm with over 55 years of executive search experience. The retained recruitment service Bristol offers includes sourcing, screening, submitting qualified candidates, scheduling interviews, and negotiating employment and compensation packages of selected finalists.
Bristol Associates’ Hotel and Resort practice recruits within the Development segment of the industry. Our hospitality recruiters place top candidates in a variety of key development functions. We specialize in senior, executive, and management positions.
Simply put, placing top executives is what we do, and we know what makes a great leader. Below are just some of the qualities and skill sets in this discipline that we look for:
- Progressive management experience in hospitality, construction, franchise, or similar field
- Maintains working business relationships with franchisee owners and property management
- Experience developing and implementing special projects or initiatives
- Success managing effective and efficient property ground-breaking
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills
Are you looking to hire exceptional talent with the skills listed above? Submit an employer inquiry and one of our consultants will be in touch with you soon!
Do these qualities describe you? Submit your resume today to be considered for our current openings.
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Why Work with Bristol Associates?
Over 55 Years in Business
We have specialized in executive search since 1967, and are now in our 3rd generation of family ownership.
Specialized
We have unrivaled industry knowledge in the areas in which we focus.
Individualized Service
We provide consultative, individualized service to our client companies. We pride ourselves in conducting our processes confidentially when necessary.
Network of Candidates
With over 1M+ relevant candidates in our private database, and growing every day, we have a strong network of senior-level talent across the board.
Responsiveness
Our recruiters value a communicative relationship with our select client companies and candidates, providing updates throughout the search.
Experienced
Our exceptional lead recruiters each have at least 15 years’ of experience in executive search.
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Our Successful Hotel and Resort Development Searches Keep Our Clients Coming Back
Senior Vice President of Finance Diversified Real Estate and Hotel Developer
A diversified real estate company located in the Southeast was our client for this search. They own five full service commercial hotels and destination resorts with plans for additional acquisitions and new builds. The firm is a high-quality operator, and the hotel assets are four and five diamond. Additionally, the firm is a major developer of residential and commercial real estate. The Senior Vice President of Finance Diversified Real Estate and Hotel Developer is in charge of leading the following areas of the company: Accounting, Finance, Information Technology, Purchasing, Legal, and Enterprise Risk Management. The position’s responsibilities include asset management and all financial reporting, operational controls, and audits. Our placed candidate is expected to grow the cross functional financial and technology platform that integrates the core real estate development company with its operational entities.
Vice President of Construction and Design
We were retained by a Hotel Corporation to conduct their Vice President of Construction and Design search. The company operates over 50 full and select service hotels located in twelve states. The Vice President of Construction and Design is involved in all aspects of new construction and renovation planning and execution, including scheduling, estimating, bidding, preparation of subcontractor scopes of work, contracts, daily logs, change orders, and inspections. Our placed candidate leads the company’s robust new construction, adaptive re-use, and ongoing conversions and renovations. They also manage a staff of six project managers and third-party design consultants while working closely with the company’s COO and senior leadership team.
Vice President of Construction and Project Management
This completed Vice President of Construction and Project Management search was for a Hotel Corporation that operates over 30 full and select service hotels. Our placed candidate is involved in overseeing and managing all aspects of renovation and new construction planning and execution.
We Can Fill Your Development Roles in the Hotel and Resort Industry
- Chief Development Officer
- Development Manager
- Director of Asset Management
- Director of Corporate Development
- Director of Development
- Director of Franchise Sales and Development
- Director of Property Management
- Director of Revenue and Yield
- Director of Revenue Management
- Head of Franchise Development
- Opening General Manager
- Regional Vice President of Franchise Development
- Vice President of Asset Management
- Vice President of Construction
- Vice President of Construction and Project Management
- Vice President of Development
- Vice President of Hotel Development
- Vice President of Property Management