Senior Director of Revenue Management

About Four Seasons

Four Seasons is powered by our people. We are a collective of individuals who crave to become better, to push ourselves to new heights and to treat each other as we wish to be treated in return. Our team members around the world create amazing experiences for our guests, residents, and partners through a commitment to luxury with genuine heart. We know that the best way to enable our people to deliver these exceptional guest experiences is through a world-class employee experience and company culture.

At Four Seasons, we believe in recognizing a familiar face, welcoming a new one and treating everyone we meet the way we would want to be treated ourselves. Whether you work with us, stay with us, live with us or discover with us, we believe our purpose is to create impressions that will stay with you for a lifetime. It comes from our belief that life is richer when we truly connect to the people and the world around us.

About the location:

The Four Seasons Resort Dubai at Jumeirah Beach with its unparalleled location, fresh approach to luxury and legendary personalized service, has exceeded the high expectations in the ultra- competitive Dubai market. At Four Seasons we believe that our most important asset is our team of employees. The Four Seasons has a tremendous commitment to the development and training of all employees. We ensure that the best packages and finest management structure are in place to guarantee a stable environment in which development is second nature for our employees. Successful Four Seasons candidates will be offered once- in-a- lifetime opportunity rich in personal and professional growth. Four Seasons Dubai at Jumeirah Beach includes five outlets options - from the beachfront Sea Fu restaurant to the rooftop Mercury Lounge, and it includes 237 Dubai luxury hotel rooms – including 49 suites – subtle Arabic design motifs blend with cool, contemporary style, featuring soft backgrounds of blue or green. Dubai is the second largest of the seven Emirates that make up the United Arab Emirates, Dubai is located on the southern shore of the Arabian Gulf. Has a Sub- tropical, arid climate.

Our Ideal Senior Director Of Revenue Candidate Will Have

Strong revenue and budget management skills, and exceptional communication skills with the ability to build trust and confidence with your team and your stakeholders.

A strategist who understands the luxury market, customer, and travel preferences; the ability to think critically and evaluate best possible solutions and resources to implement priorities and manage multiple initiatives; have an exceptional eye for detail, and a creative flair; bringing your personal touch and energy to our hotel.

What You Will Do

• Responsible for leading Reservation and Revenue Management department.
• Strategic thinker who plans initiatives in advance of booking window for each revenue generating area.
• Business owner of all Revenue Management systems and tools, including, but not limited to, RMS, PMS, BI tools, Benchmarking tools
• Effectively manage inventory, pricing, rate parity, and positioning in all distribution channels, including Branded Web, 3rd Party Sites, Worldwide Reservation Office (WRO), and Global Distribution System (GDS).
• Interpret business analytics into meaningful action to improve performance.
• Lead optimal pricing strategy analysis and recommendations for all room classes and market segments.
• Track and analyze the monthly Commercial Scorecard with strong focus on improving all KPI areas.
• Assist with group evaluations, providing education on pricing and best practices for the Sales Team.
• Monitors and identifies current and future business trends to ensure profitability in periods of low and high demand. Controls rooms and rate availability in accordance with established guidelines to maximize occupancy and revenue.
• Ownership of OTA Market Manager relationship.
• Create and submit hotel forecasts leveraging revenue management system. Monitor accuracy on regular basis.
• Lead weekly Revenue Strategy meetings separate from Forecast Meetings. Build consensus within Commercial team to move new initiatives forward.
• Assist Sales & Marketing and Finance leadership in annual budget, marketing plan and sales goal preparation.
• Close collaboration with PR & Communication, Marketing and Reservation team, focusing on the promotional campaigns communications, published offers deployment.
• Regular involvement in upsell program for the Front office, updating the supplement based on the anticipated demand.
• Establishes and/or manages the following: Published, Package and Negotiated Rate Strategy Tiers, Segment Ceilings based on historical and current demand, incentive plans/program for Reservations agents.
  
  

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Marketing, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).
• 5+ years’ experience in Revenue Management with multiple properties.
• Proven track record of driving revenue growth and achieving financial targets.
• Strategic thinker with strong analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• High energy level, exceptional people skills and enthusiastic for the global hospitality business.
• Proficiency in English language, additional language is a plus.
• Expert system experience – RMS, PMS, Benchmarking and BI Tools.
• Working knowledge of Sales & Catering system is a plus.
  
  

What Do We Offer

• Work Authorization
• Competitive tax free salary
• Annual Incentive Plan
• Housing allowance
• Medical and life insurance
• Paid annual leave
• Paid home leave ticket
• End of service gratuity
• Learning & Development Programs
• Career opportunities and international transfer
• And more...