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Overview of the Role We're seeking for talent to contribute to the financial success and strategic decision-making to the development of our lodging business in Europe. The successful applicant will exude an independent and energetic professionalism, within an autonomous working environment to support various locations across Europe allowing the exchange and cultural opportunity of a global business. Job Responsibilities Reporting & Financial Analysis: Prepare comprehensive monthly management reports and dashboard. Conduct variance analysis to identify key drivers of financial performance. Provide insights through advanced financial modelling. Develop tailored operational, financial and project analyses. Budgeting & Forecasting: Drive the region’s financial planning process including the preparation of the annual budget and monthly rolling forecast. Evaluate Asset Enhancement and Capex plan. Work with various functions including operation, sales, distribution, revenue management, marketing to ensure achievement of organizational goals and financial targets. Business Performance & Ad Hoc Analysis: Create models to analyse financial data, market trends, and operational metrics to provide insights. Deliver actionable recommendations based on analysis results. Act as a business partner with cross-functional leaders to improve and/or optimize the business model or the daily operations and partner with business development on feasibility studies. Prepare Business cases to support new openings, capital investment, strategic and other business decisions . Perform ad-hoc analysis as requested. Process Improvement: Review and enhance existing processes and procedures. Develop recommendations for efficiency improvement. To be successful in this role you will have: Degree in Business/Accountancy/Finance or related field 5-8 years of relevant financial analysis experience. Strong analytical skills with an inquiring mind. Advanced MS Excel including financial modelling and manipulation of large data sources. Experience of Oracle Enterprise Performance Management or similar enterprise planning tools (preferred) Knowledge of Oracle Fusion Cloud or similar large corporate ERP systems (preferred) Good working knowledge of GAAP and an understanding of consolidation principles. Background in hospitality or real estate (desirable) What we offer to our team Genuine career opportunities within our business Valuable on the job training, along with access to our digital online learning platform and numerous other learning and development opportunities A travel allowance for every day you work at the office to contribute to your commuting cost A PERKBOX subscription with benefits, retail discounts and savings Employee Assistance Programme Recruitment Referral (Refer a friend) bonus programme Employee Recognition Awards Ceremony and company team parties Once you pass your probation, a special staff rate when staying in our European properties (If relocating) 30 days of relocation accommodation within one of our properties, whilst you find permanent lodging About Us The Ascott Limited (Ascott) is a Singapore company that has grown to be one of the leading international lodging owner-operators. Ascott's portfolio spans over 220 cities across more than 40 countries in Asia Pacific, Central Asia, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and the USA. Ascott has about 94,000 operating units and more than 64,000 units under development, making a total of about 159,000 units in over 900 properties. With our recent acquisitions and our growth target, now is the time to join The Ascott Limited. Required skills: Oracle, Excel, Analytical Skills, Microsoft Office, Finance The leading serviced residence owner-operators, The Ascott Limited is a Singapore-owned company with over 30,000 operating serviced residence units in key cities of the Americas, Asia Pacific, Europe and the Middle East. Currently, with more than 22,000 units under development, the Company accounts to a total of more than 53,000 units in over 300 properties. With an award-winning portfolio spanning three prestigious brands, we offer the exclusive and refined experience of modern living, no matter where your travels take you next.

Business Development: Identify opportunities for business development and partnership growth through market research, networking and prospecting. Develop and maintain strong relationships with potential clients, understanding their needs and providing tailored solutions. Conduct sales presentations and product demonstrations. Negotiate contract and close deals to achieve sales targets. Strategic Planning: Develop and implement strategic plans to achieve company objectives, provide regular reports on sales activities, pipeline status and revenue forecasts. Team Management: Collaborate with internal teams to ensure smooth onboarding of new clients and successful implementation of software solutions. Customer Focus: Maintain a customercentric approach in all aspects of our business. Anticipate and respond to customer needs and stay updated on industry trends, competitors and market conditions to identify potential business opportunities.

Sales Job description: Quota Crusher Rambo / Lady Rambo AKA Sales Manager Maternity Cover Position INCLUDE YOUR CV, A COVER LETTER AND WHY YOU WANT TO BECOME AN INTEGRAL PART OF THE MAINYARD STUDIOS TEAM.** We are opening up to someone who is switched on, sociable, productive, organised, resilient, curious, eager to learn about several businesses and industries, and wants to contribute to how a team and company can continually grow. Someone who is a leader in their own right and willing to stretch themselves to close deals! We don’t set boundaries for you apart from finding the right business to fill our spaces at light speed. The way you do it is up to you. We like to work with people who can problem-solve, get stuff done and can easily find joy in the ups and the challenges of daily life. We offer an opportunity to make an impact through your ideas and actions, push yourself and thrive in a fast-growing organisation. The Coworking/Shared Workspace environment is not for the faint-hearted but the reward in fulfillment, the people you will get to know and help and the sense of achievement is invaluable! Base Salary, £28k + bonus based on yearly performance 28 days holiday pa including bank holidays Possible remote work (again, 100% based on performance and not before you've proven yourself to the team) WE BELIEVE IN EMPOWERING OURSELVES AND EACH OTHER TO THRIVE. Our Story: The Mainyard Studios team wake up every morning to help business owners save money, focus their time, connect daily with other business owners and grow their companies. We make it our business to deliver the best value coworking spaces, private offices, music studios, podcast studios and maker-spaces by creating environments that support productivity, by striving to offer the most affordable rents compared to other multi-site workspace providers and by getting to know all of the people in our spaces so that we can connect them with others and resources to help them grow. In 2012, co-founders Remi & Tori took over a derelict factory near their home in Hackney Wick, East London. They worked 2 jobs and threw parties in the space to raise capital. They worked all available hours, day or night doing most of the building work themselves with upcycled and scavenged materials to transform the unloved building into a place where an entrepreneurial community could thrive. Now in 2023, Mainyard Studios is a growing affordable workspace provider and home to 400+ businesses from multiple industries housed in the various coworking spaces, offices, music studios, and maker spaces in 11 sites spread across 5 London boroughs. We are fanatical about personal development and believe that it is integral to achieving desired outcomes in life. You need to show that you are committed to your own personal development through the books you read, the podcasts you listen to and events you attend and recommend to others. Everybody who joins our team joins our monthly Tony Robbin's team coaching sessions that are going to help us understand ourselves, one another and communicate better. Everybody has a say in how we run and grow the company. We take an away day every quarter to review and plan plus 3 days per year to do a more in-depth approach. We are still in a kind of 'Start-Up' mode due to the velocity at which we have scaled in the last 6 years. Our core values: · Collaboration over Competition - There are always opportunities to connect with others and grow together. Share what you know. Help others to do the same. · Progress over perfection - Stay curious, ask questions and take action! Challenge the status quo to show you are participating in life. · Leadership - Every member of the Mainyard Team must become a Leader in their own right. Care for the well-being and growth of the company as if it is your own · Humour - Seeing the lighter side and the lessons in life. Life is such a gift. Getting offended and taking things too personally is a waste of time. Let's focus on how to progress · See the value in everything - Our universe of fair exchange offers rewards in exchange for value delivered. We deliver value through our workspaces in which people grow their businesses and connect with others and in exchange, they pay us money for that value. · No drama - Because life is too short not to find peace, joy and to knuckle down and problem solve! At MYS we all get 5% to stew over the problem and are expected to spend 95% on problem-solving. · Ownership- Taking responsibility for your life and the experiences you have. We are known for the meaningful relationships cultivated and created amongst our residents and our ability to diffuse stress and make progress. We don’t serve wheatgrass smoothies or have an onsite-barbers however, Mainyard Studios is hand-made with love and we provide the space, community, and support people need to grow their business. WE BELIEVE IN EMPOWERING OURSELVES AND OUR COMMUNITIES TO THRIVE Requirements: You need to be…. · Minimum of 3 years of sales experience. · Willing and able to be the leader/owner of the workspace you manage as if it is your own · An amazing team player. · Passion and understanding for entrepreneurial communities. · Understanding of the Sales cycle from getting leads to close. · Successful track record in selling things. · Must be fanatical about personal development · Extremely organized · Have a good understanding of the market · Experience in commercial property is preferred, but not essential · Amazing negotiation skills · Able to work independently and use initiative · Exceptional listening and communication skills · Multiple account management skills · Become expert in what we are selling · Positive attitude, be a real go getter!! · Absolute Rockstar in productivity Your KPI Will Based on: Strategically managing the sales process from qualifying new membership opportunities to closing sales opportunities. Convert warm leads into a sale, with an expected minimum of 20 per month. Create your own sales opportunity: build relationships with brokers, get referrals and use our current database. Follow up key leads Serve as a lead point of contact for potential customers: Contact in a timely manner, understand what we are selling and be able to qualify the leads. Negotiate agreement and close contract to maximise profit Develop new business with existing clients and identify area of improvement to meet sales quota, based on sales/viewings feedback Make decisions based on facts/marketing research Provide accurate and timely account pipeline report, account plan updates and sales forecast Clearly communicate with the community managers with updates and training, connect efficiently with the marketing team and report trends to upper management Support and deliver sales training: design sales script for the team Become an industry expert Manage account decision making processes to ensure revenue is achieved Conduct viewings and rent out our spaces like a Rockstar! We have all kinds of spaces for all kinds of creative businesses and it's up to you how you fill them just as long as the right business, people that 100% get the MYS’s mission and vibe. Also renting at the right price and within a certain time frame of the spaces becoming available. This means choosing the types of people and businesses that will not only thrive in our workspaces but also contribute to the vibe (which is awesome!) The Location: We have 11 sites across London. You will not be assigned to a particular building and will be flexible as to where you work – HOWEVER we will expect you to go to each building on a regular basis to see our managers (as you’ll need to coach them on their sales technics and also show support), meet residents, see how each building develops, and conduct some viewings. You might also be required to cover for a creative manager when necessary albeit very rarely. Your bonus will be based on the level of occupancy of our buildings, therefore it is paramount that you do what Is necessary for you to achieve the results. Why Should You Apply? - If you like to see the impact of your efforts and energy, this is the place for you! On the flip side, your effort and energy directly impacts the business so if you do not like to or cannot create and implement things, please do not apply. It will be part of your job to co-create and apply the structure. - You’ll have a real chance to make a difference in the growth of a company with your input. - Mainyard Studios is an excellent vehicle to effect positive change in a wider sense as well as nurturing the growth and development of our community. - You will be in charge of your own schedule and business growth of your area (working within the parameters of the Mainyard brand that you help to shape!) - Opportunity to progress as the company grows. - Individual career and development plans - Training and development such as coaching sessions with Tony Robbins master coaches - Use of company equipment - Pension contribution - Well being support and counselling sessions if needed - Monthly team socials Mainyard Studios takes your personal data protection seriously and respects EU and local data protection laws. Unless you express otherwise, by submitting your CV you authorise Mainyard Studios to store your personal data in its electronic database, for the purpose of assessing you