International Distribution Analyst

JOB SUMMARY:

Choice Hotels is seeking a Distribution Analyst to support the International Division by coordinating and managing global distribution initiatives. This role serves as a central point of visibility across programs, partners, and priorities, ensuring alignment and execution across multiple regions. The analyst will track performance across distribution channels, manage program participation, and provide insights to optimize results. This is a highly cross-functional, detail-oriented role that requires strong organization and communication skills. The position operates as an individual contributor working closely with global stakeholders.

NOTE: This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coordinate and manage distribution-related initiatives, ensuring timelines, dependencies, and deliverables are tracked and executed across teams and regions

• Monitor production and performance across key channels (e.g., OTA, GDS, direct partnerships), identifying trends and opportunities for optimization

• Oversee participation and performance of distribution programs, ensuring alignment across international markets and leveraging insights from U.S. performance

• Maintain awareness of GDS updates, enhancements, and connectivity changes, communicating impacts to stakeholders

• Track and manage incoming requests from internal teams, regions, and partners, ensuring proper documentation and prioritization

• Develop and maintain standardized processes, workflows, and documentation to support consistency and scalability

• Track and communicate the status of key distribution partnerships and negotiations to ensure visibility and alignment

• Act as a liaison between international teams and U.S.-based resources to facilitate communication and support

• Prepare and deliver regular reporting and summaries, translating multiple workstreams into clear, actionable insights

QUALIFICATIONS:

Employment Experience:

• 2–5+ years of experience in distribution, revenue management, hospitality, or a related field

• Experience working with OTA, GDS, or third-party distribution channels preferred

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook

• Experience with data tracking, reporting, and performance analysis tools

Additional Skills & Competencies:

• Strong organizational and program management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities

• International or global work experience preferred

• Proficiency in a second language preferred (Spanish or French strongly preferred)Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and generate insights

• Excellent communication skills across diverse stakeholder groups

• High attention to detail and accuracy in tracking and reporting

• Ability to work effectively in ambiguous environments and act as a cross-functional connector

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Hospitality, Finance, or a related field preferred, or equal number of years in experience

Salary Range

The salary range for this position is $86,886 - $102,219.

Choice prioritizes our associate wellbeing by offering a comprehensive benefits program that is both competitive and flexible to help you achieve your wellbeing 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 7,500 hotels in 45+ countries and territories, we offer a range of high-quality lodging options in the upper upscale, upper midscale, midscale, extended stay, and economy segments. We’re the hotel company for those who choose to bet on themselves — the striver, 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, Maryland, at our technology center in Scottsdale, Arizona, and through our associates around the globe, every vo