Travel – Hospitality and Leisure

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, Hospitality & Leisure (THL) 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 THL industry through five key areas: revenue and margin growth, cost optimisation, cash management, technology transformation, and organisational 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  

• Recent consulting experience with a recognised consulting firm (prior consulting experience required)
• A strong consulting toolkit and project experience across a range of clients and situations
• Specific project delivery experience in operational improvement, which should include at least two of the following areas:
• Commercial (strategy, offering, pricing, distribution channels, marketing, customer contact centres)
• Organisation (headcount optimisation and reduction, target operating models, organisational design)
• Direct and indirect procurement
• Basic understanding of the systems used by THL companies
• M&A (due diligences, outside-in assessments, carve-outs, post-merger integrations)
• Experience in one or more of the sub-sectors within the Travel, Hospitality and Leisure industry (travel operators, cruise lines, hospitality/hotel groups, restaurant/pub chains, gaming, out-of-home entertainment)
• Demonstrable track record in achieving implementation oriented, qualitative solutions 
• Deep understanding of business issues and the ability to communicate them effectively to internal team leaders and clients.
• Willingness to develop professionally and personally by working in high-impact situations under time-pressure
• Outstanding analytical and critical thinking skills along with strong financial literacy and data analysis skills
• Passion for the THL industry
• Excellent relationship management with key 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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