Roles & Responsibilities
ROLE
Senior Consultants are experienced members of the Advisory team, working with a wide range of clients to evaluate the market and economic feasibility of hotels, mixed-use resorts, and leisure destinations around the world. The Senior Consultant is an upper-intermediate position for a real estate professional, who is highly numerate and comfortable with quantitative data and analysis. The Senior Consultant is responsible for the delivery of assignments, guiding junior staff, and liaising directly with clients. The Senior Consultant reports to the Studio Director.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Collaboratively plans and performs research and data collection activities
- Designs and supports engaging workshops with internal teams, clients, and other stakeholders
- Analyzes qualitative and quantitative data from multiple sources to determine impact on the client’s development opportunity
- Uses interdisciplinary thinking and collaboration to ground all ideas in research insights and constraints
- Manages day-to-day operations for projects, including staffing, fee tracking and forecasting, and client meetings
- Guides Analysts and other team members on projects and shares experience, encourages original thinking, and helps ensure alignment throughout the project
- Possesses a broad understanding of geography, economics, and global affairs
- Coordinates project administration and internal corporate support
- Works closely with the Advisory Studio Director and team to ensure project success
- Helps strengthen and grow existing client relationships
EXPECTATIONS IN THE ROLE
Experienced with research methodologies and activities, along with working with both qualitative and quantitative dataGraphically visualizes information and ideas, effectively uses charts and graphics to represent and communicate findings and complex ideasStrong and persuasive writer, able to describe work process clearly and succinctly, options for consideration, findings, recommendations, and communicationsDemonstrates strong collaboration skills to achieve extraordinary outcomesSome travel may be requiredREQUIREMENTS
A degree in real estate, economics, tourism, or related field7-10 years of relevant professional experienceA background in real estate / hotel development and / or consultingStrong organizational and analytical skills requiredAbility to work in a team environment under pressureCritical and creative thinkerClear communicator and presenter of ideas, findings and / or point of viewAble to work on multiple projects simultaneouslyHighly numerate and competent with Microsoft Excel spreadsheet modellingWell-travelled with a broad understanding of geography, economics and global affairsOrganizational skills are essential and good coordination of project administration and internal corporate supportA passion for leisure and tourism, and a solid understanding of the hospitality sectorSecond language is an advantageTell employers what skills you have
Forecasting
Presenter
Microsoft Excel
Analytical Skills
Leisure
Economics
Geography
SAP
Pressure
Real Estate Economics
Project Administration
Consulting
Graphics
Real Estate
Business Development
Hospitality