[Hiring] Corporate Strategy Lead @Hotelbeds Group

HBX Group is the world’s leading technology partner, connecting and empowering the world of travel. We’re game-changers, disruptors, the people who bring together local and global brands in accommodation, transport, activities and payments through our network of 300,000 hotels worldwide, 60,000 hard to reach high value clients such as tour operators, travel agents and loyalty schemes across 140 source markets. We are tech-driven, with a customer-first philosophy, and commercial teams whose knowledge and relationships on the ground are second to none. And of course we have an amazing team! Our people, Team HBX Group, are the beating heart of the company who we encourage to ‘move fast, dream big and make the difference’ every day. In fact, we believe that it is tech + data + people that truly sets us apart in the market, alongside our ‘global approach, local touch’ mentality. We’re headquartered in Palma, Mallorca and employ around 3,500 people worldwide.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

About Us

HBX Group is a leading B2B ecosystem player in the TravelTech space, connecting and empowering businesses in the ever-evolving world of travel. We drive growth for our clients and partners while removing friction from the end-to-end travel experience. Our cloud-based technology platforms offer fast and reliable access to a unique portfolio of travel products & services, while rich data and intelligence seamlessly connect supply and demand worldwide.

We have over more than 3,000 experts worldwide, including specialists on the ground who provide insights and support to boost trading even further, especially in the most hard-to-reach segments. This unique blend of technology, data and passionate people serves as a catalyst for all businesses aiming to unlock their full potential in the travel arena.

Job Summary

We are looking for a Head of Corporate Strategy. You will support the Group strategy, setting the company’s vision & elevating the key pillars to enable strategic prioritization while incorporating a “public company” lens, providing top management rigorous deep and “from the ground” analysis and continuous & consistent market assessment to facilitate decision making. You will collaborate with the definition & implementation of the Company strategy in the short, mid and long term through a rigorous and deep analysis framework that facilitates decision making in order to ensure rapid and profitable growth.

Job Description

• The Corporate Strategy Lead supports the Head of Corporate Strategy in the definition of the Group strategy, setting the company’s vision & elevating the key pillars to enable strategic prioritization while incorporating a “public company” lens, providing top management rigorous deep and “from the ground” analysis and continuous & consistent market assessment to facilitate decision making.

• The position has a relevant role in defining the Strategy Planning Program, fostering a collaboration framework between Commercial Strategy, Finance (Budget & forecasting) and Commercial Planning & Performance functions by ensuring ownership and accountability per function as well as key milestones to deliver Strategic Plan (e.g. 3YP).

• The role plays a significant part in raising the bar company-wide by providing deep understanding of ecosystem markets through the “Market Center of Excellence” (Market Lighthouse), building & regularly updating market models for key ecosystem products (e.g. Accommodation, M&E) & materials with outcome of analysis to become the point of reference for market data for the organization through updates on key industry trends, market news & competitive landscape (incl. Q-reporting reflections).

• The role helps the Head of Strategy prepare fact-based strategic discussions at Exco level to align i) HBX strategic vision & pillars & ii) new business opportunities and industry trends, identifying themes to be explored as part of Strategic Discoveries and enabling business unit commercial strategy.

• The role collaborates very closely with the Commercial Strategy team to ensure that both commercial plans and strategic projects are at all times aligned with HBX key strategic pillars and company-wide vision

Job Responsibilities

• Support the annual Strategic Planning Process, both at the HBX level (Corporate) and Business Unit level
• Perform regular market & competitive landscape analysis
• Collaborate and support in the development of strategic projects & initiatives
• Develop presentations with conceptual and/or quantitative analysis that facilitate top management decision making
• Have a relevant role in key projects with high impact for HB Frequent interaction with EXCO members and top management
• Be responsible to deliver work with tight deadlines and high levels of pressure
• Delivery of high-level quality work
• Work with uncertainty and limited information
• Ambiguity of situations
• Abstract information to be clearly stated and summarized for top management to make decisions

Required Skills and Experience

• Curious, proactive & can-do attitude with proven problem-solving skills
• Personal sense of diligence in order to prioritize & deliver workload
• Excellent inter-personal communication skills and ability to work with employees at all levels and functions, especially with senior stakeholders (top management)
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and handle multiple tasks
• Tenacity, pro-activity and the confidence to challenge information and processes that do not make sense
• Ability to work with uncertainty and limited information
• Ability to abstract information from disparate sources and clearly state and synthesize it for top management to facilitate decision-making
• Fully proficient in English (Spanish optional)
• Advanced Power Point skills required
• Strong excel & modelling skills required
• Analytical and Data visualization (Tableau) skills required (SQL skills optional)
• Degree in Finance, Business administration & engineering degree or equivalent qualification
• 2+ years of relevant experience in strategic consulting, investment banking, or corporate strategy in a multinational environment
• Previous experience in the travel & tourism industry desired but optional

At HBX Group, we believe that diversity drives innovation and makes travel a force for good. We're committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected, embracing different backgrounds, perspectives and talents. Join us and be part of a team where diversity and equal opportunities really do make a difference.

You will have the opportunity to work for a company that is going through significant change in becoming the world´s leading travel services provider. We are looking for people that are ready to ride the wave in this exciting journey.

As well as an attractive benefits package you will be able to work:

• Within an innovative, engaging and multicultural environment.

• Have the opportunity to build strong and lasting business relationships and friendships from around the world.

• Have the opportunity in developing your career locally or within one of our beautiful working locations across the globe.