Revenue Optimization Analyst - Merrillville, United States - White Lodging - White Lodging Services Corp

Description

This position will assist in multiple markets and brands, providing an extra layer of analysis to maximize the value of each hotel.

• This role will focus on providing revenue management support to hotels.
• Must be passionate about using data, quantitative analysis, and sophisticated analytics to develop optimal pricing, profitable revenue, and to drive change.
• Provide inventory management functional expertise to Revenue Managers.
• Assist in demand forecasting, rate management, and setting inventory restrictions.
• Will assist with selling strategies and inventory restrictions that capture the optimal revenue producing business for the hotel.
• Responsible for daily technical tasks related to the use of the Revenue Management Systems and reports.
• Utilize a variety of historic reports, pacing, segmentation, and pricing reports to enhance the forecasting processes.
• Aid in diagnostic analysis of hotel's channel mix to optimize profitable revenue.
• Create and analyze adhoc reports as needed/requested.
• Various other items as needed

• Coaching and Counseling
• Develop Talent
• Generate Revenue
• Inspire Followership
• Managing Conflict
• Managing Day to Day Operations
• Oral Communication
• Select and Recruit Talent

• Background in one of the following: Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, Econometrics, Finance, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or Engineering.
• Understanding of statistical analysis procedures, including multivariate regression analysis, cluster analysis, and/or forecasting methods.
• Understanding of supply and demand modeling and inventory management
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel
• Working knowledge of any data querying software (e.g. Cognos, Tableau, etc.)
• Training and/or experience using a statistical package such as R, Matlab, SAS, SPSS, or Stata.
• Training and/or experience with Tableau (or similar)
• Training and/or experience with linear programming, data envelopment analysis, or data mining techniques

• 13 years of work experience preferred