Now Hiring - Curio Collection by Hilton - Director of Revenue Management in Des Moines, IA

The benefits…

• Hotel discount at locations worldwide!
• Paid time off and holiday pay incentives!
• Professional development and promotion opportunities!
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and supplemental insurance available!
  • Health benefits kick in Day 1!
• 401(k) available for all associates!

About this job…

Directors of Revenue Management are highly strategic, data-driven, and analytical individuals who lead and enhance all streams of revenue generation. Responsible for execution and management of all top-line strategies and initiatives, the Director of Revenue Management will forecast, budget, and maximize optimal revenue mix on a day-to-day basis. Successful Directors of Revenue Management have a strong business acumen, directing revenue initiatives across all channels and to achieve aggressive goals.

Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection is an exciting boutique hotel in the middle of downtown Des Moines, IA. This luxury class hotel features 12,000 square feet of meeting and event space, including an award winning restaurant, Proudfoot & Bird, HobNob Cafe & Wine Bar, and In Confidence Speakeasy.

What you’ll be doing…

• Oversee Revenue Management for the 290 room Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection
• Analyze and yield manage all revenue distribution systems (RMS, CRS & PMS)
• Develop and recommend pricing strategies for all segments/channels
• Maximize profitability of meeting & event space
• Chair Strategy meetings, compile data, analyze trends and implement the strategy
• Provides ongoing feedback on strategies, market trends & addresses areas of opportunity
• Assist in developing the annual budget, forecast, and optimal mix for the Hotel
• Proactively identifying industry, market & economic trends data
• Conduct displacement analysis on an ad-hoc basis
• Train and develop Group Room coordinators/Reservations manager
• Engage in preventative measures to minimize problems; act to quickly resolve any issues or discrepancies that arise
• Maintain confidentiality of information
• Effectively communicate with hotel teams
• Always maintain professionalism consistent with company expectations

Success factors…

Experience & Education:

• 3+ years of Brand hotel revenue management experience, preferably using IDEAS and OnQ
• Available to work on-property
• 4-year degree in hotel administration, business, finance, or related field; or equivalent experience and education preferred

Communication:

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, including electronic communication
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office products

Physical:

• 8+ hours per day sitting at desk/computer
• Manual dexterity and repetitive motions required throughout workday
• Ability to travel up to 10% of the time as needed or directed

About First Hospitality…

Founded in 1985 and based in Chicago, First Hospitality is a forward-thinking hotel development, investment, and management company. First Hospitality’s strategic vision is to create value for all through excellence and an openness to doing things differently.

First Hospitality seeks to attract and retain a high-performing and diverse workforce in which employee’s differences are respected and valued to better meet the varying needs of the customers we serve. FH fosters an inclusive work environment that promotes collaboration, flexibility, and fairness. Equal Opportunity Employer.