Hospitality Analyst

DayBlink GPO LLC

Mc Lean, VA(remote)

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JOB DETAILS

SKILLS

Alliance/Partner Management, Analysis Skills, Brand Marketing (Branding), Business Development, Business Skills, Communication Skills, Consulting, Contract Analysis, Contract Creation, Contract Management, Contract Negotiation, Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Customer/Client Research, Data Collection, Detail Oriented, Develop and Maintain Customers, Entrepreneurship, Hospitality and Tourism, Hotel Management, Interpersonal Skills, Italian Language, Knowledge Base, Leadership, Legal, Management Consulting, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft PowerPoint, Policy Implementation, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Professional Services, Public/Media/Press/Analyst Relations, Publications, Purchasing/Procurement, Regulations, Resolve Customer Issues, Revenue Growth, Sales Management, Sales Pipeline, Sales Prospecting, Small Business, Sourcing Strategy, Startup, Status Reports, Strategic Planning, Team Player, Time Management, Trend Analysis, Venture Capital, Willing to Travel, Work From Home, Writing Skills

LOCATION

Mc Lean, VA

POSTED

1 day ago

Analyst

Our company is looking for a talented Analyst to join our dynamic hospitality team. You will perform a range of duties including negotiating contract terms, preparing contracts, evaluating bids, and researching current regulations. Ideal contract specialists should enjoy drafting andediting contracts, demonstrating excellent attention to detail abilities. In addition to being an excellent communicator, you should also possess in-depth knowledge of procurement regulations, contract agreements, and legal terminology.

Our Story

Founded in 2013 with the goal of approaching consulting in a new and nimble manner, DayBlink was created to stand apart from competitors. We work differently through a hybrid model, which includes venture capital and philanthropic service. With this design, we encourage our team to approach problem solving with an entrepreneurial mindset to further enhance the core problem solving and critical thinking found in traditional consulting models. As a small business, each member of the firm has a hand in fortifying the organization with their individual perspectives and strengths.

We're growing and seeking a talented Analyst to join our dynamic luxury boutique hospitality team in one of our DayBlink Venture portfolio accounts, DayBlink GPO. Though you'll be dedicated to this one company, employment will be made through one of our portfolio companies, BearUp.

In this role, the Analyst will support boutique luxury hoteliers around the world, while reporting directly to DayBlink GPO's leadership. Exceptional individuals who are eager to build their experience in strategic sourcing and business development, who are seeking firsthand experience to build a company from ground zero are encouraged to apply.

Your Story

You are a key contributor, trusted by leadership to take on significant start-up activities and research initiatives along with business development and account management on diverse client accounts. You enjoy engaging directly with and supporting independent luxury hotel owners, General Managers and other hotel executives around the world to support their strategic sourcing needs. You're knowledgeable and passionate about driving our clients' 5 star luxury guest experiences and their exceptional financial performance.

Your relevant skills in consulting and business development, exceptional business acumen, and knowledge of the hospitality industry and emergent trends have propelled your success in school or prior employment. You are an enthusiastic self-starter with the ability to work on your own initiative while acting as a collaborative team player who easily interacts with senior management.

You enjoy working in a team environment, helping others, traveling the world, embracing the world of luxury, and building long term relationships.

Here's what we expect from our DayBlink GPO Analysts:

Identify and research potential new luxury boutique hotels
Develop and maintain client relationships at existing hotel clients
Assist in negotiation of contract terms with clients and communicate with stakeholders
Monitor post-contract implementation to ensure contracts are executed as agreed
Gather useful information from customer and competitor data
Create and implement processes and policies to support the overall business
Track, identify and add qualified prospects to sales pipeline
Develop and manage strategic partnerships to grow our portfolio of hotels
Track and report on the status of proposal components
Summarize call notes and gather information from industry experts, enter deals into CRM and assist in driving sales
Contribute to project teams as an active member, with an emphasis on creating high-quality deliverable
Prepare and present clear, high-quality presentations, reports, and other documents in an engaging and effective manner as required
Articulate recommendations to senior client executives and senior management
Establish and maintain your personal brand identity in a particular industry, skill set or knowledge base
Establish immediate credibility with clients and within the firm, building consensus and achieving goals in a collaborative fashion
Consistently strive for individual development opportunities through external and internal projects
Ability to resolve client complaints and concerns in a professional and timely manner

An ideal candidate will have:

Commitment to quality, strict attention to detail, and entrepreneurialism
Collaborative work style
Comfort with autonomy and a work environment that requires you to hold yourself accountable
Composure under normal and high-pressure circumstances
Strong oral and written communication skills; ability to prepare and deliver high quality presentation documents independently and with minimal review
Strong interpersonal skills, experience participating effectively in a team environment and building internal and external relationships
Strong technical acumen and the ability to quickly learn new technologies and technical concepts
Ability to seek innovative and creative solutions to complex technical/business problems
Willing to get involved in many different aspects of the business as needed, including management consulting engagements and initiatives if required
Proficiency in MS Office package (Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel)
Proficiency in G-Suite package (Google Slides and Sheets)

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree
Excellent interpersonal skills; oral and written communication skills
Proven work ethic and comfort with significant workload
Ability to travel when deemed essential

Preference Will Be Given To Candidates Who Have:

Track record of excellence (promoted early, recognized for their achievements, and can provide quality samples of past work)
Educated or experienced in the hospitality industry
Fluency in one or more preferred: French, Italian, Spanish
1-3 year post-undergrad professional experience

Job Specifications

Location: DC Metro Area preferred, potential for fully remote work for candidates near major metropolitan airports
Competitive Compensation, with bonus incentive based upon performance

About DayBlink

DayBlink is an innovative boutique professional services firm with headquarters in the Washington, DC Metro area. Our disruptive vision combines venture capital and philanthropy. We are a firm of talented and entrepreneurial professionals with experience from varying backgrounds dedicated to solving our clients' problems in a more effective and strategic manner. DayBlink is an inclusive and Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, physical or mental disability, or age. We have been recognized nationally for our company culture, our employee satisfaction, and the quality of our work in publications such as the Vault 50 and Inc. 50

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DayBlink GPO LLC

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