Full-Time

Corporate Development Analyst / Analyste en Développement Corporatif

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Plusgrade

Plusgrade

501-1,000 employees

Provides upgrade solutions for travel companies

No salary listed

Mid, Senior

Montreal, QC, Canada

Hybrid

Hybrid position, requiring some in-office presence.

Category
Strategy Development
Business Development
Business & Strategy
Required Skills
Data Analysis
Financial Modeling
Requirements
  • 2 - 5 years of experience in CorpDev / M&A / Finance.
  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or a related field.
  • Proven expertise in financial modeling, valuation, and due diligence.
  • Exceptional analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills.
  • Strong communication and presentation abilities, with experience conveying complex data to senior leadership.
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.
Responsibilities
  • Conduct comprehensive research to identify and assess new market trends, acquisition targets, and partnership opportunities aligned with Plusgrade's strategic goals.
  • Monitor competitive landscapes and industry developments, focusing on travel, loyalty tech, and hospitality sectors.
  • Build and maintain detailed financial models to evaluate potential acquisitions and investment opportunities.
  • Conduct due diligence to assess financial performance, operational synergies, and strategic fit of potential targets.
  • Collaborate with senior leadership to define and refine the corporate development strategy, focusing on scaling revenue and expanding product offerings.
  • Create high-level use cases and business models to demonstrate the strategic impact of potential initiatives.
  • Assist in end-to-end M&A processes, including deal structuring, negotiations, and integration planning.
  • Support legal and financial advisors during transaction phases, ensuring alignment with internal objectives.
  • Identify and evaluate strategic partnerships to complement Plusgrade's ecosystem.
  • Work cross-functionally to model partnership impacts and establish frameworks for success.
  • Prepare presentations, reports, and other materials for internal stakeholders, board meetings, and external audiences.
  • Regularly update leadership on the progress of strategic initiatives and market opportunities.

Plusgrade specializes in providing upgrade solutions for the travel industry, focusing on helping airlines, cruise lines, and other travel service providers increase their revenue through ancillary services. Their platform allows these companies to offer customers the option to upgrade their seats or cabins for an additional fee, either through bidding or fixed pricing. Plusgrade stands out from competitors by integrating seamlessly with existing systems of travel companies, enhancing customer satisfaction while generating high-margin revenue. The company's goal is to be a leader in the ancillary revenue sector, recognized for its strong partnerships and effective technology solutions.

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

Grant

Total Funding

$155.7M

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

2009

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Dynamic pricing models optimize revenue by adjusting prices based on demand.
  • AI and machine learning enhance personalization, offering tailored upgrade options.
  • Partnerships with hospitality brands expand opportunities for cross-industry collaborations.

What critics are saying

  • Emerging tech startups offer similar solutions at lower costs, increasing competition.
  • Economic downturns in key markets could reduce demand for ancillary services.
  • Regulatory changes in data privacy laws may increase compliance costs.

What makes Plusgrade unique

  • Plusgrade offers a proprietary SaaS platform for travel upgrade solutions.
  • The company integrates seamlessly with partners' existing systems for personalized upsell offers.
  • Plusgrade has received multiple prestigious awards, enhancing its reputation in the industry.

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Benefits

401(k) Company Match

Health Insurance

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Home Office Stipend

Remote Work Options

Parental Leave

Wellness Program

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

39%

2 year growth

39%
10MinHotel
May 7th, 2025
Plusgrade and Atlantis Dubai Partner to Enhance Guest Experiences with Seamless Upgrade Solutions

Seamless integration: Plusgrade's enterprise upselling platform integrates with Atlantis Dubai's systems to automate and personalize upsell offers.

PR Newswire
Feb 25th, 2025
Plusgrade, Capital One Y Jetblue Se Asocian Para Lanzar Nuevo Programa De Transferencia De Recompensas

Con la tecnología de intercambio de fidelidad líder en la industria de Plusgrade, esta asociación ofrece a los titulares de tarjetas una manera sencilla y sin inconvenientes de convertir sus recompensas en viajes.Los titulares de tarjetas Capital One miles ahora pueden transferir sin inconvenientes sus recompensas a puntos JetBlue TrueBlue para desbloquear experiencias de viaje inolvidables.El programa de intercambio ampliado satisface la creciente demanda de los consumidores de recompensas de viaje flexibles, lo que fortalece el compromiso de Capital One y JetBlue.MONTREAL, 25 de febrero de 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Plusgrade, líder mundial en soluciones de ingresos complementarios, está ampliando su asociación con Capital One para lanzar un nuevo programa de transferencia de recompensas con JetBlue Airways. Los titulares de tarjetas de Capital One pueden reanudar la conversión sin inconvenientes de sus recompensas en puntos JetBlue TrueBlue, lo que les permitirá acceder a más formas de canjear sus gastos diarios por viajes. Esto marca una expansión de la relación de Plusgrade con Capital One, que ya incluye múltiples intercambios de recompensas, lo que mejora aún más la flexibilidad para sus clientes.Plusgrade LogoTransformando la lealtad con transferencias sin inconvenientesA medida que los viajeros buscan más flexibilidad con sus recompensas, esta asociación ofrece a los titulares de tarjetas Capital One más formas de utilizarlas. Ahora pueden agregarlas a su saldo JetBlue TrueBlue para reservar vuelos, paquetes de vacaciones y otros beneficios de viaje."Las instituciones financieras de hoy deben ofrecer más que solo recompensas: necesitan crear conexiones significativas con sus clientes", dijo Ken Harris, fundador y consejero delegado de Plusgrade. "En Plusgrade, nos dedicamos a ayudar a los viajeros a aprovechar al máximo sus recompensas al tiempo que generamos ingresos adicionales para nuestros socios. Al ampliar nuestra asociación con Capital One, estamos haciendo que sea más fácil que nunca para sus clientes convertir sus recompensas en experiencias de viaje inolvidables".Una tendencia en alza: más formas de canjear recompensas por viajesUn estudio de Plusgrade de 2024 a más de 1.200 miembros de programas de fidelidad de Norteamérica destaca la demanda de transferencias de recompensas flexibles

Travel and Tour World
Feb 18th, 2025
Eurostar & Plusgrade Partner to Elevate Rail Travel in Europe: Premium Upgrade Now Available in the UK, France, Belgium & the Netherlands

The global travel industry is witnessing yet another shift toward enhanced passenger experiences, as Plusgrade and Eurostar have joined forces to introduce a dynamic bidding system for premium upgrades.

PR Newswire
Dec 10th, 2024
Plusgrade Und Airbaltic Fkooperieren, Um Exzellente Reiseerlebnisse Und Neue Einnahmequellen Zu Schaffen

airBaltic, die lettische Fluggesellschaft, arbeitet mit Plusgrade zusammen, um Upgrades in der Business Class anzubieten, die das Flugerlebnis verbessern und die Einnahmen der Fluggesellschaft steigern. Fluggäste können sich jetzt für Upgrades in die Business Class bewerben, die Zugang zu Premium-Services und verbessertem Komfort bieten. Diese Zusammenarbeit ist der Beginn einer umfassenderen Partnerschaft, in deren Rahmen für 2025 weitere Premiumprodukte geplant sind

PR Newswire
Dec 10th, 2024
Plusgrade Y Airbaltic Se Unen Para Crear Excelentes Experiencias De Viaje Y Nuevas Oportunidades De Ingresos

airBaltic, la aerolínea de bandera de Letonia, se asocia con Plusgrade para ofrecer mejoras a Business Class, mejorando la experiencia de los pasajeros e impulsando los ingresos de la aerolínea. Los pasajeros ahora pueden ofertar mejoras a Business Class, lo que les brinda acceso a servicios prémium y mayor comodidad. Esta colaboración marca el comienzo de una asociación más amplia, con productos prémium adicionales planificados para 2025