Employment Type : Full-Time
Our mission is to be the best loved Hotel & Restaurant Company so regardless of position, we look for individuals who are passionate about providing genuine heartfelt care to our guest and employees. The Area Revenue Manager will be based in Austin, TX and will oversee The Kimpton Hotel Van Zandt and the Kimpton Palomar Phoenix. The ideal candidate will have 2+ years of Revenue Management experience. What you get to do: Install, cultivate and maintain a cohesive, methodical, analytical revenue management and performance review culture, driven by an entrepreneurial spirit and shared best practices that optimizes the revenue and profit potential of the superior service, product and people of Kimpton. Attain Budgeted Room Revenue and maximize RevPAR penetration. The position reports directly to the Area Director of Revenue Management. Your day-to-day: Specific experience we're seeking: Strong leadership skills as well as an enthusiastic team spirit. Incisive analytical skills, as well as excellent problem recognition and resolution skills. Excellent communication and organizational skills. Highly motivated and flexible, possessing the ability to take initiative, to succeed while under pressure and meet deadlines. Experienced, insightful and resourceful in the art of yielding a hotel; possessing a deep understanding of the analytical business review process. Three years previous experience as a Revenue Analyst/Revenue Manager in a major metropolitan, urban market. Expansive knowledge of both transient and group, with a particularly strong emphasis on GDS, CRS, and internet sales. Knowledge of food and beverage and outlet spend is a plus. Computer literate, with strength in Microsoft Excel and Tableau a plus; possessing the aptitude and desire to learn new technology. Strong customer focus. Overwhelming desire to succeed. QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: PHYSICAL DEMANDS: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, or telephone. Occasional multi-day travel will be required for conferences, etc. (Please note: management reserves the right to change, modify, and/or alter any of the duties listed above to meet business demands).
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: Prior experience required. Relevant Bachelor-level degree, certification degree preferred.
LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read, write, and verbally communicate effectively and professionally with other business departments, guests, and vendors. Ability to diplomatically deal with difficult situations and people, while exhibiting a consistent level of professionalism.