Business Development Associate, Patina Restaurant Group

at  Delaware North

THE OPPORTUNITY

Delaware North is hiring a Business Development Associate to join our team in Buffalo, New York. As a Business Development Associate, you will be responsible for supporting Patina Restaurant Group’s growth on projects that drive revenues by expanding the presence of the company and its brands globally. If you have experience in the restaurant industry and are interested in working on business initiatives including request for proposal (RFP) responses, real estate underwriting, site analysis, related diligence, sales presentation development and delivery, apply now to join our Business Development team.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree required
• 3-5 years of experience in fine dining/restaurant management or 2 years as a financial analyst in the hospitality industry, required
• Must have restaurant and/or hospitality experience and and know the national restaurant players
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, including PowerPoint, Excel, and Teams
• Knowledge of project management techniques and tools, experience with Smartsheet a plus
• Facilitation skills to successfully organize and motivate an inter-disciplinary team to accomplish project goals in a tight timeframe
• Ability to travel up to 40% of the time

WHO WE ARE

At Delaware North, you’ll love where you work, who you work with, and how your day unfolds. Whether it’s in sporting venues, casinos, airports, national parks, iconic hotels, or premier restaurants, there’s no telling where your career can ultimately take you. We empower you to do great work in a company with 100 years of success, stability and growth. If you have drive and enjoy the thrill of making things happen - share our vision and grow with us.
Delaware North Companies, Incorporated and its subsidiaries consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status. Delaware North is an equal opportunity employer

• Conduct real estate analysis and develop new business proposals and sales materials required for both internal stakeholders and external partners or potential partners
• Assemble internal and external reporting related to new business initiatives and develop tools that shape growth strategies and analysis
• Work with team members to develop project management solutions with sound methodologies, guidelines, and best practices
• Manage scope, budget, and schedule through creating project plans and communicating tasks and milestone dates
• Consistently identify customer needs and ensure the effective delivery of high quality and value-added solutions, products, and services