Support in the assessment of new business opportunities and hotel projects viability:
- Provide Business Intelligence and conduct market research / due diligence for new hotel projects, assessment of market supply & demand;
- Undertake financial analysis of development opportunities, including preparation of initial proposals and presentations, pro forma financial forecasts and commercial terms for presentation to Owners / Investors
- Foster and maintain relationships with Area/Regional Directors (RevGen, brands, financial, etc.) and seek their input for diligent development process;
- Help position Radisson Hotel Group as preferred partner for hotel development, assist with preparation of presentations, sales pitches, support for owners meetings etc.;
- Provide market & business intelligence to help developers grow the business (conversion opportunities, investor research, acquisition opportunities etc.);
- Cooperate with other departments (branding, communications etc.) to provide team with up-to-date material to sell our brands and services.
Support Corporate Business Development (CDO, Global VP) in ad hoc strategic projects & initiatives:
- Provide input as required for ad-hoc projects (e.g. assessment of acquisition opportunities, portfolio deals etc.)
- Conduct research & analysis for strategic projects;
- Prepare professional presentations and documents for the team, management & board.
Assist in strategic planning and provide regular updates on the implementation of our 5y strategy plan.
- Monitor our performance in terms of signings, openings and exits and provide regular updates (monthly reporting, EC updates, Hot Topics/5YP review, Budgeting);
- Provide business intelligence on existing portfolio/pipeline, monitor and analyze performance as required (presentations, regular updates etc.);
- Assist in strategic planning of the department through creation and updating of development model, capex planning and support in preparation of related documents
Assist on tracking of contract & portfolio management:
- Establish monitoring of pipeline and operating hotels / exits;
- Coordinate regular cross-department alignment of pipeline status / opening and hotels at risk / exit;
- Provide analysis & business intelligence on our existing portfolio, its evolution and performance;
Requirements:
- Bachelor in Business Administration / Hospitality Management / Finance
- 3 year experience in similar field in feasibility or development planning
- Reliability, accurateness and relevance of data and material presented
- Strong experience with excel and financial modeling skills
- Excellent presentation and communication skills
- Attention to details
- Collaborative approach and good relationship skills (at a distance, cross-regional, cross-departmental)
- Timely delivery of materials and input (reports, papers, presentations etc.)
- Ability to work under stress and to multi-task to adhere to tight deadlines
- Hands-on approach to deal with tasks independently