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Hotel Brand: InterContinental
Location: United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi
Hotel: Abu Dhabi (AUHHA), King Abdullah bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud Street,, 4171
Job number: 124570
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We’re searching for a Cluster Director of Revenue who will maximize all revenues to and for the Hotel, including but not limited to Room and Banquet/Catering Revenues and lead cross functional decision making of all revenue generating departments including Sales and Marketing, Rooms, Catering and Food and Beverage departments.
A little taste of your day-to-day:
Every day is different, but you’ll mostly be:
Using the tools provided (i.e. IBP) and in compliance with the IHG standards, maintains, updates and shares information in the areas of a master calendar of external events, competitor rate intelligence, Rev Par penetration (RGI), arrival and spending patterns of commercial accounts, denial reports, meeting space allocation, guest capture rates (with the F&B Mgr.), Loyalty program penetration both overall and by account (and for bookers), system contribution and trends in rooms and non-rooms revenues by channel, segment and account Understand the composition of hotel profitability, and uses this to evaluate business from local accounts and groups so as to provide input to future rate setting and negotiation Monitor competitor pricing for all revenue generating departments, understands the dynamic of the local market and the demand generators, and recommends appropriate actions in relation to the hotel’s pricing and market mix strategy Conduct weekly rate/sell strategy (yield) meetings with General Manager, DOSM, Reservations, Front Office & Convention Sales in charge Facilitate the Revenue Room Meeting and generates reports and analyses needed for these meetings, displaying key facts/trends etc., Monitor and determine demand periods for function space, rooms and catering through an analysis of historical data and current bookings. Responsible for tracking and analyzing of booking pace, group wash, cut off enforcement for groups as well as denied and regretted business Approve and/or implement sell strategies for all group proposals on any one night, and collaborates with the Director of Sales or Director of Catering on setting group and conference rates Manage use of IHG revenue systems on a daily basis. Manage all channels (CRO, GDS, Internet direct and indirect) including but not limited to room types and sell strategy. Responsible for ensuring compliance with the Best Price Guarantee and managing third party distributors in compliance with IHG standards and rules). Guardian of IBP. Ensure compliance with all IBP rules and standard processes. Provide input to the annual budget process on all revenue aspects of the business. Provides medium-term revenue-based forecasts of required staffing levels to all departments Conduct annual revenue management audits with the Regional Revenue Manager for all revenue generating departments Champion all special projects relating to market research and operational optimization (resource planning, costing, Key Performance Indicators and etc.) Provides technical support to Reservations and Front Office on up-selling and negotiating techniques
Train and support hotel teams on revenue system
functionality and enhancements
What We need from you:
Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification in related field Minimum 3-4 years’ experience in a similar role setting with direct supervisory experience over a revenue team Strong knowledge of business trends and Excel skills required
What you can expect from us:
We give our people everything they need to succeed. From a competitive salary that rewards all your hard work to a wide range of benefits designed to help you live your best work life – including a full uniform, impressive room discounts and some of the best training in the business.
Our mission is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams where we celebrate difference and encourage colleagues to bring their whole selves to work. IHG Hotels & Resorts provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. We promote a culture of trust, support, and acceptance. Always welcoming different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.
IHG gives every member of the team the room they need to belong, grow and make a difference in a collaborative environment. We know that to work well, we need to feel well – both inside and outside of work – and through our myWellbeing framework, we are committed to supporting wellbeing in your health, lifestyle, and workplace.
So, join us and you’ll become part of our ever-growing global family.
As the world’s first and most global luxury hotel brand, InterContinental Hotels & Resorts has pioneered international travel since the 1940s, we are passionate about sharing our renowned international know-how and cultural wisdom in truly impressive surroundings. We all take great pride in being genuine ambassadors of the InterContinental®️ brand and to be part of the brand you will have a thirst for travel, passion for culture and appreciation for diversity. We create inspiring experiences for those seeking a richer perspective on the world. If you’d like to embrace a world of opportunities, we’d like to welcome you to the world’s most international luxury hotel brand.
