Bunkhouse Corporate Office
Position Summary:
The Director of Revenue is responsible for conducting appropriate yield management and actively contributing towards revenue generation through direct reservations and distribution channels. The person in this position plays a vital role in the sales and marketing disciplines by providing accurate and up-to-date information on both the internal reservation situation and the external climate. This candidate must be comfortable with communicating and speaking with ownership and executive teams.
The person in this position must have excellent communication skills, the ability to resolve conflict, and a thorough understanding of Bunkhouse policies. As a Director of Revenue Management, you must develop and maintain the company’s culture, values, and reputation in the public eye and with all staff, guests, vendors, and partners.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
· 5+ years revenue management experience, preferably within market
· Must have advanced Microsoft Office skills.
· Knowledge of hotel technology such as PMS, Channel Manager, GDS, CRS, Extranets
· Excellent understanding & proven practical implementation of the yield management science
· Analytically minded, strategically focused
· Ability to create impeccable reports
Bunkhouse is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit and business need.
Job Responsibilities:
· Control rooms inventory including allocation and reservations to areas of maximum yield and black-out dates; develop and conduct rooms-based marketing activities.
· Track and establish pick-up trends, occupancy history and market segment development to facilitate forecasting.
· Maintain RMS System in conjunction with the Director of Revenue Management.
· Collate, maintain, and distribute relevant information and data obtained from both existing sources (consultants, economic forecasters) and external sources.
· Complete Revenue reports in conjunction with Director of Revenue Management.
· Prepare revenue strategy reports in conjunction with Director of Revenue Management
· Conduct market research and analysis of opportunities within the broader market.
· Monitor and evaluate contemporary sales and marketing initiatives and trends.
· Consider and comment on economic, political, social activity and trends which are likely to influence business outcomes; Report on competitor activity as needed.
· Work with Director of Revenue in the preparation and management of the department’s budget.
· Participate in preparation and planning of sales force goals and objectives.
· Monitor, analyze and report variations from the budget.
· Assist with the preparation of performance reports.
· Ensure open lines of communication with all departments and upper management via email, Basecamp, meetings, etc., to ensure all needs of the hotel are met.
· Adhere to all standards of operations, policies and procedures, manuals, training material, memos and verbal instruction.
· Maintain a high level of cleanliness and safety in the work area
Qualifications
5+ years revenue management experience, preferably within market
· Must have advanced Microsoft Office skills.
· Knowledge of hotel technology such as PMS, Channel Manager, GDS, CRS, Extranets
· Excellent understanding & proven practical implementation of the yield management science
· Analytically minded, strategically focused
· Ability to create impeccable reports