Managing Consultant (all genders)

HRS AS A COMPANY

HRS, a pioneer in business travel, aims to elevate every stay through innovative technology. With over 50 years of experience, their digital platform, driven by ProcureTech, TravelTech, and FinTech, transforms how companies and travelers Stay, Work, and Pay. ProcureTech digitally revolutionizes lodging procurement, connecting corporations and suppliers in a cutting-edge ecosystem. This enables seamless efficiency and automation, surpassing travelers' expectations. TravelTech redefines the online lodging experience, offering personalized content from selection to check-in, ensuring an unparalleled journey for corporate travelers. In FinTech, HRS introduces advancements like mobile banking and digital payments, turning corporate back offices into touchless lodging enablers, eliminating legacy cost barriers. The innovative 2-click book-to-pay feature streamlines interactions for travelers and hoteliers. Combining these technology propositions, HRS unlocks exponential catalyst effects. Their data-driven focus delivers value-added services and high-return network effects, creating substantial customer value. HRS's exponential growth since 1972 serves over 35% of the global Fortune 500 and leading hotel chains. Join HRS to shape the future of business travel, empowered by a culture of growth and setting new industry standards worldwide.

POSITION

Develop travel procurement strategies, manage hotel spending, and ensure smooth traveler experiences for our client’s travel program. Manage global hotel procurement projects from benchmarking analytics to strategy development to negotiation and implementation of hotel programs for large corporate clients. Lead strategic projects and manage hotel programs, including sourcing strategies, coordinate with multidisciplinary teams of experts and analyze data for optimization opportunities. Develop travel procurement strategies, manage hotel spending, and ensure smooth traveler experiences for the client’s travel program. Develop and execute sourcing strategies with clients, lead price negotiations and engage with senior stakeholders. Work with sales in driving customer acquisition and retention while identifying growth opportunities for continuous innovation. Lead a team of up to 5 consultants and a business analyst in US and Brazil. Represent the company in industry events participating in panels to share knowledge and company value proposition. Up to 50% national or international travel to meet clients and project needs. 

FOR THIS EXCITING MISSION YOU ARE EQUIPPED WITH...

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Business Management or related field and 5 years of experience in any occupation in which the required experience was gained plus 5 years of experience leading projects and people; 5 years of experience in Procurement Roles; 2 years of experience working with executive visibility in consulting and procurement; 2 years of experience working for multinational or global corporations in small or medium-size businesses; 2 years of experience working on multidisciplinary global teams; 2 years of demonstrated experience in global procurement events as both a business representative and a speaker or panelist; 2 years of experience in procurement roles from both a buyer and supplier sides; and 3 years of experience with advanced MS Excel spreadsheet software, including Pivot tables, and advanced MS Excel functions. Up to 50% national or international travel to meet clients and project needs  

LOCATION, MOBILITY, INCENTIVE

This role is based in New York, NY. 

Compensation range: $160,000 to $170,000 per year