Associate

Company Name: T. Parker Host
Location: USA

Title: Associate

Status: Full-time, Exempt

Company: TPH

Reports To: Sr. Business Analyst

Supervises: N/A

Location: Headquarters- Norfolk, VA

Host has a well-earned reputation in the maritime industry for exceptionally high standards of service. Our corporate office was once in Newport News now located in Norfolk, down the river from where T. Parker Host started the company in 1923, and although we’ve expanded, we are still driven by the Core Principles established nearly 100 years ago. Today’s Host counts on a dynamic team of talented employees who lean into the chaos of a fast-paced, solutions-oriented environment. With an appreciation for opportunity, our customer-tailored solutions have led us to new undertakings and exponential growth. We now have over 30 agency, terminal and stevedoring operations, all positioned to offer the exceptional level of service on which Host was founded.

The Person: The successful candidate will have the following behaviors and demonstrate the competencies below.

Position Summary: The Associate Program will support the Business Development, Sales and Finance teams in executing the Company’s growth initiatives. Over the course of a rigorous six month on-boarding program, the Associate will be exposed to all aspects of the business including the sales process, FP&A, terminal, stevedoring, agency and logistics operations, as well as corporate accounting and risk management.

Daily activities will include research, analysis, financial and business modeling, due diligence, documentation and communication of information related to business development opportunities. In addition, the Associate will be directly involved in developing, administering, and using business information in support of the organization’s needs.

The Associate Program will prepare team members for various impactful opportunities within the company following their on-boarding program. Program members’ unique interests and background will be considered in connection to the Company’s needs at the time of placement into their next role.

Core Principles: All team members must demonstrate an ability to adhere and understand the core principles of the company. This team member must be able to provide value and depth to the Core Principles of Host.

• Our people are our greatest assets.
• Their safety is our top priority.
• We provide exceptional service.
• We believe every relationship is important.
• We are detectives, understanding all activities within our markets.
• We know today's opportunities are tomorrow's growth.
• We conduct all business with integrity.
• We build on our legacy.
  
  

Position Specific Behaviors

• Team player
• Makes decisions and executes quickly
• Honesty and integrity
• Adaptable and flexible
• Collaborative- works well with others
• Excels in high growth, entrepreneurial and meritocratic environment
• Comfortable with ambiguity
• Strong intellectual curiosity
• Thrives in a pressurized work environment
  
  

Demonstrated Competencies to be Successful at Host

• Self- starter
• Problem solving
• Communication
• Customer Focus
• Accountability
• Executing both short-term plans and long-term plans tied to vision and “big picture” goals
• Building/implementing processes, procedures and systems in any of the following areas:
  
• Budgeting & Forecasting
• Financial Modeling
• Supply Chain Management
• Equipment Procurement
• Operational Analytical Efficiency
  

Essential Responsibilities and Duties:

• Analyze current and past trends in key performance indicators including all areas of revenue, cost of sales, expenses and capital expenditures
• Monitor performance indicators, highlighting trends and analyzing causes of unexpected variance
• Contribute to the continued development of Budgeting, Financial Forecasting, Operational Planning and Modeling Tools
• Analyze complex financial information and reports in order to provide accurate and timely financial recommendations to management
• Support leadership with in depth analysis
• Support for diligence and evaluation of business development opportunities
• Model operating and financial results of new business ventures under consideration
• Design and build various standard model templates and database distributed market data for use by all members of the business development and sales teams
• Prepare presentation material to be given to internal and external project stakeholders
• Use NetSuite to follow deal process and manage task flow
• Ad-Hoc Reporting, analysis and other projects as assigned
  
  

Education, Knowledge, Experience, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree required with a concentration in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting or Economics strongly preferred
• Transportation, commodities, valuation, and private equity experience a plus
• Superior quantitative and qualitative analytical experience, including building financial models in Excel
• Adept at analyzing complex information, drawing conclusions, and communicating findings in a concise and effective manner
• Strong problem solving and troubleshooting skills with the ability to exercise mature judgment
• Analytical and strategic thinker with a high attention to detail who is capable of simultaneously handling multiple projects
• Ability to thrive in ambiguous environments with quickly changing priorities
• Driven self-starter with a passion for excellence
• Mature presentation skills with the ability to interact with all levels of the organization
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  
  

Physical Requirements:

• Long periods of sitting and standing
  

• Seniority level

  Entry level

• Employment type

  Full-time

• Job function

  Other

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