Manager, Hotel Revenue Optimization - Barcelona, España - Preferred Hotel Group

Descripción

The Manager, Hotel Revenue Optimization (HROM) ensures maximum revenue generation for hotels within the region and to PHR through the effective use of the PHR Central Reservation System and distribution channels. The HROM is an active part of the regional team supporting the region's hotels in terms of providing insight to optimize hotel revenue, reservations/revenue analysis and consultation, new hotel implementation, account development and penetration, and other key aspects of the member/PHR relationship.

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIP

Under the direct supervision of the Vice President Europe with a dotted line responsibility to the region's VP, Hotel Revenue Optimization (or under alternate reporting lines as designated by the Region), the HROM works with Area/Regional Director(s), the Revenue Account Management team, the GDS, Central Implementations, Finance, Sales and Marketing departments. The HROM will interact with the account management team of Preferred's provider of Central Reservations and other distribution partners.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

A. Hotel Business Reviews : Perform regularly scheduled reviews of hotels in accordance with PHR service level standards and as agreed upon by Regional management. Reviews include, but are not limited to: rate analysis, availability, CRS and GDS optimization, group and transient sales strategies, and competitive set information. Use of all room revenue data sources (such as Agency360, STR, Cvent, etc) is expected where available. Communicate the results of reviews, along with recommendations or corrective actions, to the hotel, Regional Management and PHR Corporate. May require assistance from more seasoned HRODs in the region.

B. Hotel Support : Conduct ongoing revenue strategy sessions with each hotel. Direct hotels to appropriate help resources and provide direct support as defined via the PHR Corporate Revenue Management Certification Process and focused on the unique needs of each hotel. Work alongside Central Services, GDS and Sales to provide guidance on the optimization of tactics/strategy where needed. Support the development of Preferred Hospitality Solutions by identifying revenue optimization consulting opportunities for member hotels, and assist these projects where needed.

C. Hotel Onboarding: Provide strategic insight into channel, rate and distribution optimization during the contracting and implementation phase. Ensure the implementation timeline is achieved. Direct hotels to appropriate help resources and provide direct support as defined via the PHR Corporate Revenue Management Certification Process and focused on the unique needs of each hotel. May require assistance from more seasoned HRODs in the region.

D. Central Reservations, Distribution and Revenue Management Regional Subject Matter Expert: Provide information to Regional Management on changes, enhancements and general updates on PHR central reservations system, distribution channels, distribution opportunities and ProTools. Implement as agreed upon. Participate in PHR monthly Regional Revenue Optimization calls. The HROD will contribute to the development of Preferred's distribution strategy and may have regional responsibility for distribution channels.

E. Regional Reservation and Profit Analysis . Provide analysis to the Regional Director on overall reservation past and pace transaction data and profit including recommendations for channel maximization and improvements to hotel and PHR revenue. May require assistance from more seasoned HRODs in the region.

F. Market Intelligence . Present competitive market data for distribution channels to contribute to channel and revenue maximization in the region. Use of all room revenue data sources such as (but not limited to) Agency360, STR or Cvent to provide strategies to assist hotels in optimizing revenue. May require assistance from more seasoned HRODs in the region.

G. Sales and Marketing Alignment . Work with Corporate and Group Sales to influence hotels to accept revenue-generating business based on hotel strategy. Encourage hotels to use PHR and other marketing opportunities (such as GDS or SEO) to maximize hotel revenue potential.

H. Teamwork . Identify key activities for the local IP team to support revenue optimization services.

I. Support Area/Regional Director. Support as needed related to member services, retention of existing members, drive loyalty memberships and recruitment of new hotels.

J. Maintain Certification. Complete requirements to maintain PHR Corporate Revenue Management Certification on an annual basis.

QUALIFICATIONS

§ Worker characteristics are normally acquired through the completion of a university degree program or related hotel/travel industry experience.

§ Completed and maintained PHR's Corporate Revenue Management Certification. {this qualification can be waived for a new hire, with a requirement of completion within six months}.

§ Minimum four years hospitality or travel industry experience including three years on-property or multi-hotel revenue management or hotel operations experience.

§ Proven understanding of the principles of distribution, pricing and revenue management demonstrated through the case study of own experience.

§ Sales , Reservations, Distribution, and/or Revenue Management experience preferred.

§ Knowledge of GDS and CRS systems.

§ Excellent relationship-building skills; customer service oriented; ability to manage multiple tasks; analytical ability to read statistical data; proven presentation skills.

WORKING CONDITIONS

The position is currently home-based and could move to an office location, located in Madrid. Workspace includes all required technology tools. The incumbent is seated most of the time when working. Travel 40-50% of the time as appropriate to support the overall expectation of the position.

PHR REQUIRED TRAINING

1. PHR Orientation

2. Outlook Training

3. PHR CRM Training

4. CRS Learning Center – self paced learning

5. Complete PHR and HSMAI Revenue Management Certification process within six months of hiring

DISCLAIMER

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by associates within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.