Director of Revenue Management - Chicago, United States - Hotel Leveque
Description
Insurance enrollment available from DAY 1Paid time off available from DAY 1
Holiday pay available from DAY 1
Hotel and travel discounts at worldwide destinations
Professional development and promotion opportunities
About this job...
Directors of Revenue Management are highly strategic, data-driven, and analytical individuals who lead and enhance all streams of revenue generation.
Responsible for execution and management of all top-line strategies and initiatives, the Director of Revenue Management will forecast, budget, and maximize optimal revenue mix on a day-to-day basis.
Successful Directors of Revenue Management have a strong business acumen, directing revenue initiatives across all channels and to achieve aggressive goals.
What you'll be doing...Analyze and yield manage all revenue distribution systems (RMS, CRS & PMS)
Develop and recommend pricing strategies for all segments/channels
Maximize profitability of meeting & event space
Chair Strategy meetings, compile data, analyze trends and implement the strategy
Provides ongoing feedback on strategies, market trends & addresses areas of opportunity
Assist in developing the annual budget, forecast, and optimal mix for the Hotel
Proactively identifying industry, market & economic trends data
Conduct displacement analysis on an ad-hoc basis
Train and develop Group Room coordinators/Reservations manager
Engage in preventative measures to minimize problems; act to quickly resolve any issues or discrepancies that arise
Maintain confidentiality of information
Effectively communicate with hotel teams
Always maintain professionalism consistent with company expectations
Success factors...
Experience & Education:
3+ years of independent hotel revenue management experience, preferably using IDEAS/Prio and Opera
Available to work on-property
4-year degree in hotel administration, business, finance, or related field; or equivalent experience and education preferred
Communication:
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, including electronic communication
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office products
Physical:
8+ hours per day sitting at desk/computer
Manual dexterity and repetitive motions required throughout workday
Ability to travel up to 10% of the time as needed or directed
About First Hospitality...
Founded in 1985 and based in Chicago, First Hospitality is a forward-thinking hotel development, investment, and management company. First Hospitality's strategic vision is to create value for all through excellence and an openness to doing things differently.
First Hospitality seeks to attract and retain a high-performing and diverse workforce in which employee's differences are respected and valued to better meet the varying needs of the customers we serve.
FH fosters an inclusive work environment that promotes collaboration, flexibility, and fairness. Equal Opportunity Employer.Explore Downtown Chicago From Our Boutique Gold Coast Hotel
Step into Chicago history and its celebrated Gold Coast neighborhood when you enter the grand lobby of the Ambassador Chicago.
Check into one of 284 rooms in the heart of the Gold Coast, each featuring iconic white-on-white décor and a serene atmosphere.
Sleep on imported 300-thread-count linens and enjoy luxury touches like mosaic marble floors in the bathroom. Select a traditional space with neighborhood views, or opt for a lavish 650-square-foot one-bedroom suite. After you've unpacked, take a six-minute walk to Lake Michigan or mingle with the locals on Division Street.Reminiscent of an old-school English gentleman's club, The Library is the perfect place to relax in the midst of your Chicago adventure or convening with friends before you discover the neighborhood.
Pick-up a curated coffee beverage in the morning and enjoy drinks and portable snacks throughout the afternoon and evening from our 24-hour Grab and Go offerings.
#J-18808-Ljbffr