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Main Functions

• Reporting to the Cluster General Manager, and shall be responsible for the revenue maximization of Novotel & Ibis Gate Hotels Abu Dhabi & Pullman Jumeirah Lakes Towers (Dubai) and essential job functions are as mentioned below but are not limited to the following.
• Maintains appropriate yield controls to maximize the cluster hotels revenue from all distribution channels.
• Monitors and evaluate market demand trends, ensuring all rates are loaded and inventory maintenance is correct in all systems (OPERA and other related).
• Ensures accurate preparation and analysis of market segmentation reports, production reports, source contribution analysis, daily pick-up reports, and pace summaries.
• Coordinates various activities to further enhance revenue potential.
• Leads weekly revenue management meetings.
• Refine strategies to increase RevPAR Index (RGI) and achieve Budget and Forecast goals for the property.
• Conducts audits to guarantee sell strategy is set correctly in all channels.
• Motivates and develop Revenue Manager/Analyst skills.
• Ensure team is effectively managing all distribution channels (OTA\xe2\x80\x99s, booking.com GDS, IDS).
• Works with Front Office to optimize upsells and sell out days.
• Lead the price positioning, and distribution for all market segments for the hotels with input from Area or Regional Director of RM.
• Provides recommendations to improve effectiveness of the revenue management process.
• Communicates demand and market analyses to hotel management and other stakeholders.
• Leads the annual budgeting and pricing process.
• Accountable for accurate forecasting for the Cluster hotels.

Supportive Functions

In addition to performance of the main functions, this position may be required to perform a combination of the following supportive functions, with the percentage of time performing each function to be solely determined by the reporting Manager based upon the particular requirements of the company.

• Attend mandatory meetings including divisional meetings, staff meetings, etc.
• Participate in community events and ensure corporate social responsibility goals of the company are met.
• Utilize traditional software programs such as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint), the property\'s HRIS, Open Table and any departmental specific systems used.
• Complete other duties as assigned by the Ownership, Hotel, or Corporate Office.
• Demonstrate positive leadership characteristics, which inspire team members to meet and exceed standards.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of forecasting and interpreting/analyzing results to plan and conducting budgetary analysis.
• Extensive knowledge of sales skills, revenue management, recruiting, supervising, training and motivating managers.
• Demonstrated ability to understand customer requirements and translating these into revenue solutions.
• Ability to be assertive and persuasive without being aggressive.
• Ability to quickly evaluate alternatives and decide on a plan of action.
• Strong organizational skills including follow up, time management, ability to multi-task and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Considerable skill in math and algebraic equations.

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