About Us

Join Team Whitley! Located right in the heart of Buckhead with convenient access to the highway and two Marta Train stations, the Whitley has an awe-inspiring view of the city skyline. Gathering together was Buckhead’s original purpose, and this remains a focus of our hotel so that we are able to provide a home away from home for our guests. Our associates have access to many benefits such as free parking, discounted train passes, complimentary meals and discounted spa services. In addition to all of this, we invest in our associates by providing cross-training, promotional opportunities and tuition reimbursement. Looking to grow your career with the leading luxury hotel in the area? Come in to see us today!Don't meet every single requirement of this job? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At HEI we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to still send in your information. You may be the perfect candidate for this or for other roles within our organization!We value U.S. military experience and invite all qualified military candidates to apply.

Overview

Optimize the hotel's Room and Catering revenue by working closely with the Complex Director of Revenue, Director of Sales and Front Office Manager to implement strategies. Monitor all distribution channels to ensure effective selling through inventory management, market mix and pricing. Communicates demand patterns to revenue team and assists with forecasting. Helps set strategies leading to increased market share.

Responsibilities

• Update and manage selling strategies and product information in all available distribution channels and reservation sources (onsite, third-party reservation providers, call centers, websites, GDS, etc.). Optimize RevPAR by analyzing and forecasting demand and establishing effective selling strategies, oversell strategies, and optimal market mix.

• Work with the hotel General Manager, Director of Sales and hotel team to establish strategies to increase revenue of both Rooms and Catering. Work with the Regional Director of Revenue Management in implementing Revenue Management programs and new initiatives at the hotel.

• Conduct ongoing competitor price and product analyses to ensure proper rate positioning and product offering relative to competition. Actively participate in all pricing decisions for transient, group, and wholesale segments. Facilitate Weekly Sales and Revenue Strategy meetings.

• Interview, hire, train, recommend performance evaluations, resolve problems, provide open communication and recommend discipline and/or termination when appropriate.

• Facilitate Daily and Weekly Sales and Revenue Strategy meetings

• Actively participate in budgeting and business planning for the Food and Beverage department including Catering, and any other revenue generating department

• Work with the hotel DOSM and hotel team to establish strategies to increase revenue of both rooms and catering

• Contribute to the financial success of the hotel via participation in annual budgeting and sales and marketing plan process

• Generate and distribute daily, weekly, and monthly revenue management reports and present results from all segments including internet channels

• Maintain historical statistical data from all distribution channels, in all market segments

• Continually monitor all pertinent travel related websites to ensure competitiveness in both availability and price

• Comply with attendance rules and be available to work on a regular basis.

• Perform any other job related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Hotel Administration, Business, Statistics, Marketing, Finance or a relevant field of work preferred.

• Two years revenue management experience required.

• In-depth understanding of tools- spreadsheets, statistical methods for analyzing data.

• Strong analytical skills.

• Ability to identify relevant data and use it to draw inferences with reference to impact on hotels revenues

• Knowledge of hotel operations, including marketing plans, security and safety programs, personnel and labor relations, preparation of business plans, repairs, maintenance, budget forecasting, quality assurance programs, hospitality law, and long-range planning.

• Ability to use PMS, reservation and revenue management systems to forecast and implement optimal strategies

• Effective verbal and written communication skills. Ability to adapt communication style to suit different audiences, such as effectively communicating with supervisors, coworkers, public etc.

Benefits

HEI Hotels and Resorts is committed to providing a comprehensive benefit program that offers you choices for your physical, mental and financial wellness, creating value in your most important investment - you!For your physical and mental wellness we offer competitive Medical, Dental and Vision insurance programs geared to you and your family's needs as well as Vacation/Sick/Holiday benefits. For your financial wellness, HEI provides a wide array of coverage, including Supplemental, Spousal and Child Life insurance as well as Short and Long-Term Disability plans. Our 401(k) Savings Plan with matching funds, and discounts through our 'YouDecide' and Hotel Room Discount programs provide additional incentives for choosing HEI as the employer of your future.

HEI Hotels and Resorts is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

Job LocationsUS-GA-Atlanta

Posted Date3 weeks ago(8/27/2024 10:54 AM)

Requisition ID2024-50603

CategoryRevenue Management and Reservations

Position TypeFull-Time

FLSA StatusExempt

Location NameThe Whitley