JOB OVERVIEW
An Asst Distribution Manager translates insights into strategies and can communicate these insights and strategies to the relevant stakeholders by using various tools available to understand and communicate market dynamics, demand generators, and hotel trends to key stakeholders. He/she also translate insights into strategies in pricing, distribution, upselling and inventory control. Perform independent analysis booking channel performance and review of demand, pricing, and strategy review at a market, hotel cluster and hotel level.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Support Sales & Revenue Department in analysing the demand forecast for the property and participate in producing an accurate financial forecast for the property on a regular basis.
- Support management by implementing and enforcing revenue management and pricing strategy.
- To assist the Revenue Manager and Channel Distribution in managing the operations of the Revenue department including analysing inventory, room rates and occupancy levels, across all distribution channels to maximize hotel profitability.
- To support various stakeholder in assessing demand based on market conditions, providing market insights and monitor pricing strategy to yield, manage occupancy and Average Daily Rate (ADR) daily to maximize profitability
- Develop and Analyse marketing trending and statistics which includes supporting senior management team in yearly budgeting and P&L forecasting
- To monitor and analyse market and competitor trends and key performance metrics to recommend changes in revenue strategies. Work closely with Sales team to develop strategic programs to maximize hotel's profitability.
- To recommend rates and availability controls for different channels of distribution and perform regular audit rates on all distribution channels to ensure they are loaded and updated
- Possess some knowledge of Revenue Management Software and Channel Management tool and must have strong background in quantitative and critical thinking, and data analysis
- Maintain local market manager level relationships for/on-behalf of the property.
- Enforce distribution management procedures to maintain compliance with established standards.
- Disseminate best practices in channel distribution management to operation teams, ensuring regular checks on channel parity.
- Good interpersonal skills with the ability to work independently and within the team.
JOB REQUIREMENT
- Minimum diploma in Business Management, Finance or relevant discipline
- Min. 2-4 years of working experience preferred in an analytical field, or relevant studies.
- Experience in a hospitality industry will be an advantage.
- Must have passion for revenue management and strong analytical ability
- Possess good communication and presentation skills
- Be meticulous, able to handle multiple tasks efficiently and in an organized way
- Able to work in a fast-paced environment
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Education / Academic Qualifications
- Minimum Diploma in Hotel Management or Tourism
Experience
- Minimum 4 years experience within hospitality, services, or travel related industry will be off advantage.
Skills
- Strong presentation, communication and interpersonal skills Creative in formulating tactical and strategic sales roadmap for the team
- Team player, strong leadership and organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and multi-task
- Take responsibilities, engage and own challenges
Language Proficiency
- Excellent spoken and written English
