TRI Consulting
We are one of the region’s leading management consultancy firms specialising in the field of hotels, leisure and real estate. Since its conception in 1995, the company has gained extensive experience on projects across the region, including the Middle East, Africa and Europe.
Main Areas of Responsibility
To carry out assigned work (whether chargeable or non-chargeable) to the highest standard and in the most time efficient way, and to uphold the TRI Hospitality Consulting Charter.
Duties
• Respond promptly to client needs (either directly as guided by project manager/director or through project manager/director);
• Produce work in accordance with the agreed project work plan;
• To optimise use of own time;
• Keep project manager and/or director informed of progress and problems on assignments;
• Conduct research trips to various locations around the MENA region and conduct interviews with Hotelier, Government Officials and other sources of relevant information;
• Present project findings and outcomes during client meetings;
• Promote and highlight the benefits of HotStats to clients, hoteliers and other industry professionals;
• Provide topics, research and analysis for consideration as part of TRI’s publication database;
• Maintain a professional and on-going relationship with clients before, during and after the project has been completed.
• Be alert to opportunities to sell work;
• Make suggestions for improving the firm’s efficiency;
• Maintain interest in and awareness of industry developments.
Qualifications
• Graduate or post graduate degree in tourism, hospitality, management, finance or economics
• 1-2 years work experience in tourism/hospitality operations, development or consulting roles in similar organizations
Skills Required
• Understanding of financial modelling (Excel-based);
• Good interpersonal skills for internal and external communications;
• Ability to gather appropriate research data, both on field visits and desk based, in accordance with project requirements;
• Ability to understand and analyse hotel financial statements
• Basic understanding of hotel operation fundamentals
• Ability to analyse economic, lodging, and area trends to arrive at supportable supply and demand forecasts
• Ability to develop reasonable and defensible forecasts of income and expenses
• Good oral and written communication skills in English
• Proficiency in word processing, database, spread sheet, and email programs
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and organize work to meet deadlines
• Ability to respond to changing and sometimes ambiguous situations
• Ability to work as part of a team to meet individual and office objectives
• Analyse that data and interpret it in the context of the project (e.g. benchmarking project projections against proprietary databases and/or field research);
• Develop and apply commercial judgement in the context of project analysis;
• Through discussion with project manager/director prepare appropriate financial projections for review using both the proprietary models and/or spreadsheet technology;
• Prepare individual sections of a report, and within 6 months of joining be able to produce whole or large parts of a report;
• Within 12 months of joining have identified and become involved in extra curricula activities of interest and relevance to the individual and the firm (e.g. externally – attendance at country or region specific seminars, BAHA, Tourism Society etc, or internally – specific contribution to a research or learning programme)
If you believe that you tick all the boxes and are looking for an exciting and enjoyable role in management consulting, we look forward to hearing from you.