Corporate Strategy - Market Research Lead

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Corporate Strategy - Market Research Lead

Apply locations Spain - Mallorca Home Based - Spain time type Full time posted on Posted 30+ Days Ago job requisition id R-00021029

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:

The Corporate Strategy – Market Research Lead supports the Head of Corporate Strategy in providing rigorous deep and “from the ground” market data analysis through continuous & consistent assessment to facilitate key decision making at executive committee level.

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 position also supports in 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).

Responsibilities:

Develops Market Lighthouse “Centre of Excellence” reports by continuous market assessment of market trends, company results, threats & opportunities that will significantly impact our business, through:

• Building of internal proprietary Ecosystem Market models to understand market size, growth evolution and key trends, including correlation analysis with macroeconomic KPIs to accurately forecast travel industry growth

• Primary research (“hands-on knowledge centre”) through quarterly analysis of key listed travel companies, external data experts (e.g. Euromonitor, PW, Bank research, etc), key internal stakeholders (Sales, Sourcing, Product, etc) and leveraging attendance to major trade conferences

• Develop competitive landscape reports to understand key competitors strategic goals, size, growth, profitability…to enable management drive strategic/commercial actions

• Regular (weekly) key stock market highlights shared with the Exco/Board/investors

Enables the definition of HBX group strategy by supporting the annual Strategic Planning Process, through:

• Strategic Fact-base: Identification of key internal / external business issues & opportunities through deep analysis of market trends, competitors outlook, HBX performance trends, etc.

• Key Strategy Pillars: selection of key strategic objectives in conjunction with senior management to enable strategic initiatives definition

• Strategy Planning framework: Definition of quality standards & cross-collaboration framework across Performance, Commercial Strategy & Commercial Planning & Performance teams to deliver strategic initiatives definition & quantification (P&L supported by key topline drivers and cost / capex requirements) to set a clear quantifiable strategic plan for the company

Skills:

• Proficiency in data analysis and interpretation (to drive strategic decisions)

• Solid analytical, problem solving, creative thinking and communication skills (verbal and written)

• Strong financial acumen (strong understanding of financial principles and budgeting processes)

• Strong presentation skills to synthesize complex topics into actionable insights (for senior stakeholders)

• Good judgement with the ability to make timely and sound decisions

• Strong ability to build relationships with senior internal stakeholders

Experience:

• Minimum 4 years of relevant experience performing market research/analysis & synthesizing insights in a Strategy Consulting firm or at global organizations.

Qualifications:

• Management, Engineering or related

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.

About Us

ESG (Environment, Sustainability, Governance)

Now more than ever, ESG is critical to our business, and we don’t just talk about it, we put our words into action.

We’ve joined Amazon and The Climate Pledge to become net zero carbon by 2040, a decade ahead of the Paris Climate Agreement.

We’ve been certified as carbon neutral for four years on the row.

We’re committed to protecting the environment in all the places we work.

We support the economic and social development of our regions through our Corporate Volunteering Programme.

We respect human rights and work hard to make sure we don’t commit any violations.