Strategy Intern

Kensington delivers the world’s most personal travel experiences. We bring to life each client’s desire to travel in a way that’s tailored specifically for them, in the company of local private guides who ensure that they enjoy the authentic best of their destination. The result is a unique journey rich in memories that last a lifetime!

We achieve this because of our extraordinary people, passionate experts with deep knowledge of their destinations. They are what enables us to deliver remarkable experiences in over 120 countries worldwide, and across each of our businesses – Private Touring, Cruises, Villas, Yachts, Expeditions, Ultraluxe Land, Private Jets, and Air.

To learn more about Kensington, visit kensingtontours.com. 

Job Description

Reporting to the VP, Strategy, this role is responsible for supporting market intelligence, competitor benchmarking, business intelligence, and reporting across the Range Group portfolio. Working out of our head office in Toronto, this individual will conduct competitor benchmarking, financial and operational data analysis, and synthesize market information that enables decision-making across lines of business. The ideal candidate combines business acumen and communication skills. They will use internal and external data, analytics applications, and business tools (i.e., Excel, PowerPoint, BI tools) to provide business leaders with insights to drive critical decisions. They will collaborate and influence leaders and have a passion for using data and insights to uncover new opportunities for our client businesses to act upon.

Responsibilities:

• Support competitor benchmarking and market intelligence practices (e.g., monitoring industry and economic reports, translating data into insights for the business).
• Conduct ongoing assessments of our market position.
• Support strategic initiatives through internal and external data analysis/benchmarking, business case development, and executive-level recommendations. 
• Collaborate with business leaders to develop metrics and benchmarks (i.e., KPIs) to measure key functions and initiatives using data and technology. 
• Prepare materials and analyses for executive leadership reviews, strategy discussions, and business planning processes
• Identify and develop automation opportunities for data collection and reporting.   

What you will gain?

• Experience supporting a multi-brand global travel platform
• Opportunities to influence strategic decisions through data and analysis
• Hands-on exposure to market intelligence, corporate planning, performance management, and business transformation initiatives
• A collaborative environment with significant ownership and visibility

Preferred Qualifications:

• Currently enrolled in an MBA program, with a concentration in Strategy, Finance, Analytics, Operations, Economics, or a related field.  
• Candidates with 1-3 years prior professional experience in consulting, corporate strategy, finance, operations, analytics, or related disciplines are strongly preferred
• Demonstrated ability to structure ambiguous business problems and develop data-driven recommendations.
• Experience analyzing data, creating business/financial models, and using numerical outputs to recommend decisions are assets.
• Experience with projects leveraging analytics and insights from multiple sources, including financial data, qualitative interviews, and market research is an asset. 
• Experience in Excel, PowerPoint, and Power BI are assets.
• Strong background in using various data modeling tools. 
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to create presentations and interview business leaders to capture insights are assets. 
• Experience in seeing through projects all the way through execution is an asset. 
• Effective project management, prioritization, multi-tasking, and time management skills to meet deadlines. 
• Able to effectively manage ambiguity and change while working on cross-functional projects and initiatives. 
• Excellent communication skills.  
• Entrepreneurial attitude and ownership mentality (i.e., no task is too small) with strong judgment, attention to detail and an analytical mind. 
• Naturally curious, with a strong determination to work around obstacles. 
• Low ego and highly collaborative working style. 

We provide a competitive compensation package with a strong pay for performance rewards approach. Employees have the opportunity to participate in incentive programs and compensation tied to business and individual performance. The expected compensation range for this position is: $20-25/hr

The actual compensation may vary depending on local market conditions, geography and relevant job-related factors such as knowledge, skills, qualifications, experience, and education/training.

We are committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If you require accommodation due to a disability at any stage of our hiring process, please advise us when completing your application.

The Range Group may use artificial intelligence throughout the recruitment process to screen, assess or select applicants for this position. These tools assist our hiring team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by the hiring team.

We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.