Job Title

Valuation & Advisory Hospitality Intern

Job Description Summary

You will become part of Cushman & Wakefield's Valuation & Advisory department, supporting the hotel team in various areas of the hotel real estate industry.
Your role will involve assisting with hotel valuations, market analyses, and consultancy assignments, including feasibility studies and valuation reports. You will contribute to database management and support the preparation of market studies, while gaining valuable experience under the guidance of experienced valuers and consultants.

Job Description

This internship will start in February 2026 and last for a minimum of 6 months.

Main tasks
As a member of the team, your responsibilities will include:
•Conducting market and location analyses.
•Assisting in the valuation of real estate portfolios and individual properties using national and international valuation methods and standards for domestic and international clients.
•Supporting analyses of lease and operator agreements as well as profitability calculations.
•Contributing to the organization and execution of property inspections across Germany and preparing subsequent reports.
•Supporting in the creation of valuation reports for hotels or hotel portfolios for national and international clients in both German and English.
•Regular communication with team members and cross-departmental colleagues.

Skills & Qualifications
The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications and skills:
•Passion for the hospitality industry and interest in real estate.
•Currently pursuing or recently graduated from a degree in Geography, Tourism Management, Business Administration/Real Estate, or at a hotel management school.
•Initial professional experience in hospitality, consulting, valuation, or real estate is a plus.
•Solid understanding of the hospitality industry (market dynamics, major brands, hotel operating structures, hotel KPIs and P&L statements) is a plus.
•Comfortable working with numbers: you enjoy working with Excel and financial formulas don’t intimidate you.
•You’re also interested in research and analysing complex relationships.
•Enjoy working in international teams and with international clients.
•Good German and English language skills.
•Independent and structured working style.
•Strong communication skills and team spirit.
•Current and valid permit to work in Germany.

What We Offer
•An attractive work environment in a modern office in a central location in Frankfurt, plus flexible working options.
•Close mentoring by experienced colleagues.
•Early responsibility, exciting tasks, and flat hierarchies in a young, collegial, and open team.
•Collaboration with hotel and valuation teams worldwide.
•Regular employee events and shared experiences in a relaxed atmosphere.
•Option for permanent employment as an Analyst or Working Student.
•Nationwide job ticket.
•Opportunity to collaborate on a Bachelor's or Master's thesis.
•30 vacation days plus additional special leave days.

INCO: “Cushman & Wakefield”