At AlixPartners, we solve the most complex and critical challenges by moving quickly from analysis to action when it really matters; creating value that has a lasting impact on companies, their people, and the communities they serve. By understanding, respecting, and honouring the needs of our employees, clients, and communities, AlixPartners actively promotes an inclusive environment. We strongly believe in the value that diversity brings to our experiences and are committed to the perpetual enhancements of initiatives, policies, and practices. We hold ourselves accountable by providing the space for authenticity, growth, and equity for everyone.
AlixPartners has embraced a hybrid work model to provide flexibility and support our employees’ work-life integration. Our hybrid model combines a mix of in-person (at client site or AlixPartners office) and remote working. Travel is part of this position, but the frequency may vary based on client, team, and individual circumstances.
What you’ll do
Our Travel team works with healthy, under-performing and distressed companies across a variety of urgent, high impact situations.
We help clients deliver significant improvement in business performance and enterprise value across all subsectors within the travel industry through five key areas: revenue growth, profit improvement, cash management, digital transformation, and organizational effectiveness.
This is an exciting time to join a rapidly growing team that are servicing clients in a dynamic and challenging market. We help our clients adapt and thrive during a period of immense pressure in the industry. From day one, you will get a chance to deliver real impact and work with clients when it really matters.
This description is not designed to encompass a comprehensive listing of required activities, duties or responsibilities.
What you’ll need
- Extensive and relevant experience within the travel industry, across one or more of tour operators, online travel agents (OTAs), hotel companies, cruise companies, holiday parks or other operators, preferably with a mix of consulting and industry roles.
- An understanding of the structure of the travel industry, the drivers of change and performance in the sector, and the challenges and opportunities faced by companies in the different segments of the travel sector
- Specific delivery experience and project leadership in operational improvement including but not limited to:
- Commercial areas (product development, pricing and revenue management, distribution channels, marketing, customer contact centres).
- Target Operating Model and Organisational Design.
- Direct and indirect procurement.
- Understanding of reservation systems.
- Demonstrable track record in achieving implementation oriented, qualitative solutions in multiple workstreams.
- Deep understanding of business issues and the ability to communicate them effectively to team leaders and clients.
- Willingness to build professional and personal growth by working in high-impact situations under time-pressure.
- Outstanding analytical and critical thinking skills along with strong financial literacy and modelling.
- Passion for the travel industry and a contributor to / participant in industry events / conferences.
- Excellent relationship management with c-suite stakeholders while achieving results.
- Excellent written, verbal, organizational, and executive-level presentation skills.
- Fluency in English is essential; knowledge of an additional language would be advantageous.
- Willingness to travel, sometimes at short notice.
Education Requirements
- Master’s degree and / or an MBA, and evidence of a strong academic record.
- A degree in Business, Finance or Engineering is preferable but not essential.
In addition to a positive workplace, the firm offers a comprehensive compensation package including an excellent benefit program (health, vision, dental, disability, tuition reimbursement).
AlixPartners is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or disability. AlixPartners is a proud Silver award-winning Veteran Friendly Employer.
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What We Do
For more than forty years, AlixPartners has helped businesses around the world respond quickly and decisively to their most critical challenges – circumstances as diverse as urgent performance improvement, accelerated transformation, complex restructuring and risk mitigation.
These are the moments when everything is on the line – a sudden shift in the market, an unexpected performance decline, a time-sensitive deal, a fork-in-the-road decision. But it’s not what we do that makes a difference, it’s how we do it.
Tackling situations when time is of the essence is part of our DNA – so we adopt an action-oriented approach at all times. We work in small, highly qualified teams with specific industry and functional expertise, and we operate at pace, moving quickly from analysis to implementation. We stand shoulder to shoulder with our clients until the job is done, and only measure our success in terms of the results we deliver.
Our approach enables us to help our clients confront and overcome truly future-defining challenges. We partner with you to make the right decisions and take the right actions. And we are right by your side. When it really matters.
Recent Awards & Recognition:
- Best Firm to Work For – Consulting Magazine, 2023
- Best Places to Work For LGBTQ+ Equality – Human Rights Campaign, 2022
- Best Management Consulting Firms – Forbes, 2021
- Ranked in the Top 10 in UHLALA Group’s Pride Index
