Bonus Compensation Structure

Hello All,

I have recently been offered a position as a Development and Acquisitions manager for a small hospitality company in a secondary market. The company currently owns and manages hotel assets in Virginia and North Carolina and is in the process of developing a few midscale properties in those markets. I was asked to figure out a reasonable way to structure my bonus for both these new developments as well as any new hotel acquisitions and wasn't sure what sort of metrics I should use as a basis for my bonus. Also, what would be considered a reasonable bonus percentage for both the new developments and the acquisitions?

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Thank you, I appreciate it! I have 3 years of experience and a Masters degree in Real Estate Development. At this point, I have not been given a detailed a job description, however, I will be responsible for managing a couple of new projects which are scheduled to break ground in the next few months and then I believe I will be responsible for sourcing and underwriting any new deals.

 
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I always found it more valuable to have "skin in the game". Getting commission on an acquisition is nice, but its usually conflicting with your employer. You want a HIGH purchase price to get a bigger commission, but they want a low purchase price to achieve a higher margin. I would suggest equity and a piece of the promote on every deal you bring in.

Maybe you buy a piece of dirt for $50psf and maybe you develop a hotel. Maybe that hotel's ticket price is $500psf on the sale. You will be happy you have the promote.

 

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