Full-time, remote position with competitive salary & benefits
Bahamas wedding by Cameron Clark Photography
I’m hiring a senior management consultant for the tourism division of Think Splendid!
This is a full-time, remote position with competitive salary and benefits. Up to 30% domestic U.S. and international travel will be required.
I am specifically looking for someone with 5+ years experience in strategy consulting. They do NOT need to have prior wedding industry experience.
The official LinkedIn job listing is below as well as details on how to apply. Please pass this along to anyone who might be a great fit!
SENIOR CONSULTANT, TOURISM DIVISION AT THINK SPLENDID, INC
Think Splendid is a boutique management consulting firm specializing in the luxury wedding, hospitality, and tourism industries. Founded in 2005, they have worked with clients in 94 countries.
The tourism division provides strategic direction to destinations on using wedding, honeymoon, and anniversary travel as a key lever in creating lifelong, repeat leisure visitors.
ABOUT THE ROLE:
Job Title: Senior Consultant
This role requires an interdisciplinary approach to consulting.
Every client project looks different, but you can expect to offer in-depth analysis on and develop strategies related to capacity building, economic innovation (with an emphasis on locally owned SMEs), place branding, destination marketing, B2C and B2B growth, and diversifying the tourism product.
You'll analyze and advise on supply chain and import processes for destination inventory.
You'll present detailed recommendations to government officials, executives, and entrepreneurs in the hospitality and tourism sectors.
You'll restructure operations and oversee implementation of and training on new processes while staying in compliance with regulatory procedures.
You'll write proposals within the parameters of the respective RFPs and specific government requirements.
You'll work closely with external creative agencies, photo/video production teams, and PR firms on branding and marketing initiatives, ensuring everything stays on budget, on time, and hits every strategic milestone.
ABOUT YOU:
You have 5+ years of strategy consulting experience managing complex projects with multiple stakeholders. Experience with the luxury travel and/or hospitality sectors preferred.
You excel at strategy development and analysis. You have a proven track record in forecasting trends and have the ability to outline short-, mid-, and long-term opportunities where they don't yet exist and set relevant KPIs. You have a knack for identifying “under the radar” talent and an eye for quality.
You have strong observational, analytical, and reasoning skills. You identify operational and behavioral challenges quickly and accurately in a solutions-focused manner.
You have excellent verbal and written communication skills, are comfortable with public speaking, and are good at making complex ideas easy to understand and actionable.
You have experience navigating government contracts, environmental analysis reports, real estate development plans, and the red tape that sometimes comes with managing multiple stakeholders across private, government, and NGO sectors.
You are adept at leading people who hold positions of leadership and authority. You are not easily intimidated. You are open-minded, collaborative, and skilled at motivating people to do their best work.
You have the ability to maintain discretion, poise, and professionalism with government officials, dignitaries, and other high-profile individuals. You do not get starstruck.
You have a respect for and a “when in Rome” attitude toward differing cultural norms. You are able to adjust your work and communication styles based on cultural customs and expectations.
You are proficient in the Microsoft, Apple, and Google suites of workplace software. Familiarity with Salesforce a plus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
This is a full-time, remote position with up to 30% travel. As such, where and when you work is less of a concern than your ability to perform at a high level and meet deadlines.
You'll report directly to the CEO, Liene Stevens. In addition, you will be working closely with our research team, clients and their representatives, as well as other third-party organizations.
You will be expected to attend Zoom meetings and conference calls at the times assigned.
You will occasionally be expected to be available outside of standard U.S. work hours in order to participate in conference calls with international clients in their respective time zones.
A reliable internet connection is required.
This position requires you to sign an NDA.
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:
Domestic U.S. and international travel required, up to 30%.
Valid passport required. Global Entry clearance preferred.
Proof of Covid vaccination required. Compliance with all current health protocols for domestic and international travel required.
Proof of Yellow Fever vaccination may be required for entry to certain countries, including in the Caribbean, South America, and Africa.
BENEFITS:
Medical, dental, and vision insurance plus FSA
Matching 401k
Unlimited PTO
12 weeks paid maternity/paternity/adoption leave
Monthly fitness/mental health stipend
Monthly home office technology stipend
TO APPLY:
Please apply via LinkedIn or send resume and salary requirements in PDF format to Rachel Cohen at rachel@thinksplendid.com.
Any other form of contact will not be answered. No video resumes, please.
Written by
LIENE STEVENS
Liene Stevens, the founder and CEO of Think Splendid, is an author, speaker, and award-winning business strategist. Armed with $2000, a healthy work ethic, and an undeserved dose of privilege, Liene bootstrapped Think Splendid from a scribble in a notebook to a successful wedding business consulting firm with a client list spanning 97 countries.
