Accelerate 2 Leadership Program 2024- Business Analyst- Avendra

Aramark’s Accelerate to Leadership (A2L) Program offers early career talent valuable work experience, mentorship from industry leaders, and professional training across a variety of environments and business areas. As a year-long development and training program designed for recent college graduates, A2L provides you with the resources you need to ignite your full potential and launch an accelerated career path at Aramark. 

Selected candidates will have the opportunity to take on leadership roles within Aramark while participating in structured program activities and developmental exercises tailored to each candidate’s career track. For the thousands of students and recent grads that call Aramark home, we provide a place to grow, advance, and impact lives across a range of exciting industries and locations. 

Aramark’s A2L Program is committed to fostering communities rooted in service, inclusion, and shared prosperity, empowering all individuals to make an impact. 

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Position Summary.   The Analyst - Account Management is dedicated to support Account Management leadership on special projects with a focus on Marriott, Avendra’s largest client. The position is based in the Avendra Rockville corporate office.  The primary role of the Analyst is to help fulfill the business imperatives and strategic objectives of key clients.  In this role, the associate will help build account relationships from a service and economic perspective, ensuring high client satisfaction with existing Avendra programs and offering greater penetration of Avendra offerings and client retention.

Position Reports to the Vice President, Branded Hotel Account Management

Primary Responsibilities

• Work with Vice President and account management team, aligning all efforts in support of Avendra strategy and business goals
• Analytics, both recurring and ad hoc analyses
• Presentations (PowerPoint)
• Project management 
• Help maintain high client satisfaction and assist client renewal efforts

Secondary Responsibilities
• Limited travel (up to 10%) to support meetings & client events 
• Assist special projects for Account Management leadership team

Primary Competencies
• Functional/Technical Skills
• Effective Written and Oral Communications
• Taking Initiative
•Results Orientation

Role Requirements

• Strong PC skills in the areas of database, spreadsheet-based and reporting applications (MS Excel required, MS Access Cognos knowledge is helpful)
• Demonstrated analytical skills
• Strong interpersonal skills, ability to communicate well with associates at all levels of Organization
• Strong organizational skills; detail oriented

Other Duties.  Please note this role description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required for this job.  Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Work Environment.  This job operates in an office setting or remotely.  This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. 

Physical Demands. This is largely a sedentary role with some light lifting of files possibly needed.  
 

QUALIFICATIONS

•  To be considered eligible, applicants must graduate between December – August of the current school year for the rising A2L Program class 
• This program will start in July. All degree requirements must be completed prior to the start date of the program (including any final internship requirements). 
• Must be authorized to work in the United States and not require work authorization sponsorship by Aramark for this position now or in the future 
• PREFERRED EXPERIENCE 
• A degree or background in hospitality, customer service, food service, facilities, operations, or sales 
•  Relevant coursework or work experience 
•  Strong leadership, project management, and execution skills 
•  Great verbal, written, and professional communication skills with teammates, customers, clients, and leadership 
• Dynamic working skills to handle change and ambiguity in a fast-paced environment 

EDUCATION

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The people of Aramark proudly serve millions of guests every day through food, facilities, and uniform services in 19 countries around the world. Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet. We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions, and empower your professional growth. So, no matter what you're pursuing - a new challenge, a sense of belonging, or just a great place to work - our focus is helping you reach your full potential. Learn more about working here at http://www.aramarkcareers.com or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.