Description
Job description / Role
Job Type
Full Time
Job Location
Dubai, UAE
Nationality
Any Nationality
Salary
Not Specified
Gender
Not Specified
Arabic Fluency
Not Specified
Job Function
Finance, Business Analysis & Consulting
Company Industry
Travel, Hotel & Tourism
Job summary
Maintains the transient rooms inventory for the hotel(s) and responsible for maximizing transient revenue. The revenue manager releases group rooms back into general inventory and ensures clean booking windows for customers. The position recommends pricing and positioning of cluster properties. In addition, the position oversees the inventory management system to verify appropriateness of agreed upon selling strategies.
Candidate profile
Education and experience
2-year degree from an accredited university in business administration, finance and accounting, economics, hotel and restaurant management, or related major; 3 years experience in the revenue management, sales and marketing, or related professional area.
Or
4-year bachelor's degree from an accredited university in business administration, finance and accounting, economics, hotel and restaurant management, or related major; 1 year experience in the revenue management, sales and marketing, or related professional area.
Core work activities
Analyzing and reporting revenue management data
Compiles information, analyzes and monitors actual sales against projected sales.
Identifies the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
Analyzes information and evaluates results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
Generates and provides accurate and timely results in the form of reports, presentations, etc.
Conducts sales strategy analysis and refines as appropriate to increase market share for all properties.
Maintains accurate reservation system information.
Analyzes period end and other available systems data to identify trends, future need periods and obstacles to achieving goals.
Generates updates on transient segment each period.
Assists with account diagnostics process and validates conclusions.
Executing revenue management projects and strategy
Updates market knowledge and aligns strategies and approaches accordingly.
Achieves and exceeds goals including performance goals, budget goals, team goals, etc.
Attends meetings to plan, organize, prioritize, coordinate and manage activities and solutions.
Establishes long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.
Takes a predetermined strategy and drives the execution of that strategy.
Demonstrates knowledge of job-relevant issues, products, systems, and processes.
Understands and meets the needs of key stakeholders (owners, corporate, guests, etc.).
Explores opportunities that drive profit, create value for clients, and encourage innovation; challenges existing processes, systems, products to make improvements.
Provides revenue management functional expertise to cluster general managers, leadership teams and market sales leaders.
Ensures hotel strategies conform to brand philosophies and initiatives.
Ensures that sales strategies and rate restrictions are communicated, implemented and modified as market conditions fluctuate.
Prepares sales strategy meeting agenda, supporting documentation.
Communicates proactively with properties regarding rate restrictions and strategy.
Manages rooms inventory to maximize cluster rooms revenue.
Assists hotels with pricing and provides input on business evaluation recommendations.
Leads efforts to coordinate strategies between group sales offices.
Supports cluster selling initiatives by working with all reservation centers.
Uses reservations system and demand forecasting systems to determine, implement and control selling strategies.
Checks distribution channels for hotel positioning, information accuracy and competitor positioning.
Ensures property diagnostic processes (PDP) are used to maximize revenue and profits.
Initiates, implements and evaluates revenue tests.
Provides recommendations to improve effectiveness of revenue management processes.
Communicates brand initiatives, demand and market analysis to hotels, clusters, franchise partners, owners.
Understands and communicates the value of the brand name as it relates to franchise partnerships and revenue management opportunities.
Promotes and protects brand equity.
Building successful relationships
Develops and manages internal key stakeholder relationships in a proactive manner.
Acts as a liaison, when necessary, between property and regional, corporate systems support.
Additional responsibilities
Informs and/or updates the executives, the peers and the subordinates on relevant information in a timely manner.
Attends staff, forecast, long range meetings as requested by properties.
At Marriott International, we are dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer, welcoming all and providing access to opportunity. We actively foster an environment where the unique backgrounds of our associates are valued and celebrated. Our greatest strength lies in the rich blend of culture, talent, and experiences of our associates. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, including disability, veteran status, or other basis protected by applicable law.
Edition Hotels combine the visionary genius of boutique hotelier Ian Schrager, the service delivery of a world-class luxury hotel, and the global reach of Marriott International to create an entirely new experience in the world of hospitality. Edition delivers the best of both worlds in a delicate balancing act u2013 polish with personality, perfectionism with individualism, and comfort with charisma and charm. The brand targets sophisticated, knowledgeable consumers who understand quality, originality, design, and service excellence, but who want it without limitations u2013 breaking the bounds of convention and demanding an attitude and a feeling wrapped in a package that showcases the exceptional.
But to create this magical experience, we need you. We are looking for outgoing, authentically amazing people who are looking for a place to work that inspires them, challenges them and makes them proud to come to work. A place where service comes from the heart, not from a handbook. A place that delivers a never-ending theatrical performance that continuously delights and enchants each and every one of our guests.
We invite you to join us today. In joining Edition, you join a portfolio of brands with Marriott International. Be where you can do your best work, begin your purpose, belong to an amazing global team, and become the best version of you.
About the Company
Marriott International is the world's largest hotel company based in Bethesda, Maryland, USA, with more than 6,000 properties in 122 countries and reported revenues of nearly $14 billion in fiscal year 2015. Its heritage can be traced to a root beer stand opened in Washington, D.C., in 1927 by J. Willard and Alice S. Marriott.
The company operates and franchises hotels and licenses vacation ownership resorts under 30 brands. Marriott International has more than 500,000 people working worldwide at managed or franchised properties, as well as at corporate offices. The company has been consistently recognized as a top employer and for its superior business ethics.
Marriott International is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. Marriott International does not discriminate on the basis of disability, veteran status or any other basis protected under federal, state or local laws.
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