Consultant, Hotel Spend Management Job Details | BCD

Summary

BCD Travel helps companies travel smart and achieve more through digital experiences, travel management, meetings and events, and global consultancy services. The Consultant, Hotel Spend Management will collaborate with clients, suppliers, and internal stakeholders to develop and optimize strategic hotel programs using data-driven insights, sourcing approaches, and performance management. The role involves analyzing hotel program data, identifying savings opportunities, preparing client deliverables, and supporting consulting project execution.

Responsibilities

• Understand the roles and responsibilities of project team members and contribute to the successful delivery of consulting engagements through effective communication, documentation and issue resolution
• Support project delivery activities, including rate availability management, bid analysis, supplier engagement, project tracking and client-ready reporting, while collaborating effectively with internal stakeholders, suppliers and clients to ensure timely, high-quality outcome
• Collect, analyze and interpret travel and hotel program data using Advito proprietary and third-party tools to identify trends, savings opportunities, program risks and operational efficiencies, translating findings into actionable client recommendations
• Develop reports, presentations and other client-facing deliverables that communicate complex data and insights clearly, while maintaining high standards for data accuracy, visual quality and overall presentation readiness
• Participate in process improvement and product enhancement initiatives that strengthen internal operations and elevate the client experience

Skills

• Please note that, due to the need to support EU-based projects, US-based candidates must be available to start work at 6:00 AM EST on a regular basis
• To be successful in this role, you must be able to manage multiple stakeholders, projects and deadlines simultaneously while balancing quality, timelines and budget expectations
• You should possess strong organization and communication skills, analytical and problem-solving skills, advanced proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint and Word, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to translate complex data into clear, actionable recommendations that drive meaningful improvements for clients
• You have experience in a client-facing consulting, customer success, on-property hotel operations or sales, hotel program management, travel supplier or corporate travel role
• You have experience working with hotel sourcing, hotel procurement, hotel sales, travel program data, travel industry pricing or supplier discount programs
• You have experience with visualization tools or presentation software beyond Microsoft Office
• Strong organizational, time management and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple stakeholders, priorities and deadlines simultaneously while delivering high-quality
• Excellent verbal, visual and written communication skills, with the ability to present complex ideas and challenging messages to internal and external stakeholders at all levels
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to interpret data, translate insights into actionable recommendations and communicate findings effectively through Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word
• High emotional intelligence, a collaborative mindset and the ability to build trusted relationships across diverse, cross-functional and global teams
• A proactive, consultative approach with a passion for continuous learning, industry trends and emerging technologies that enhance client outcomes
• A background in management consulting, financial analysis, travel supplier or agency management is helpful but not required

Qualifications

Must Haves

• Please note that, due to the need to support EU-based projects, US-based candidates must be available to start work at 6:00 AM EST on a regular basis
• To be successful in this role, you must be able to manage multiple stakeholders, projects and deadlines simultaneously while balancing quality, timelines and budget expectations
• You should possess strong organization and communication skills, analytical and problem-solving skills, advanced proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint and Word, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to translate complex data into clear, actionable recommendations that drive meaningful improvements for clients
• You have experience in a client-facing consulting, customer success, on-property hotel operations or sales, hotel program management, travel supplier or corporate travel role
• You have experience working with hotel sourcing, hotel procurement, hotel sales, travel program data, travel industry pricing or supplier discount programs
• You have experience with visualization tools or presentation software beyond Microsoft Office
• Strong organizational, time management and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple stakeholders, priorities and deadlines simultaneously while delivering high-quality
• Excellent verbal, visual and written communication skills, with the ability to present complex ideas and challenging messages to internal and external stakeholders at all levels
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to interpret data, translate insights into actionable recommendations and communicate findings effectively through Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word
• High emotional intelligence, a collaborative mindset and the ability to build trusted relationships across diverse, cross-functional and global teams
• A proactive, consultative approach with a passion for continuous learning, industry trends and emerging technologies that enhance client outcomes

Nice to Haves

• A background in management consulting, financial analysis, travel supplier or agency management is helpful but not required

Benefits

• Flexible working hours and work-from-home or remote opportunities
• Opportunities to grow your skillset and career
• Generous vacation days so you can rest and recharge
• A compensation package that feels fair to you, including mental, physical, and financial wellbeing tools
• Travel industry professional perks and discounts
• An inclusive work environment where diversity is celebrated
• We offer unique, often global, experiences that empower you to develop and grow within the organization
• We make a difference through charitable activities in our communities across the globe.