Area Director of Revenue Management - Remote Based in Southern California

Looking for an Area Director of Revenue Management for a remote based role in Southern California to support The Pierside & the Embassy Suites Irvine/ Orange County.  As part of Sage Hospitality Group, we passionately strive to be the best and create excellence in everything we do. We believe in enriching lives one experience at a time. More than a slogan, we empower our employees to make positive impacts on the communities in which we live and work. By providing genuine service we build relationships with our guests and value for our shareholders, and we create unforgettable experiences.

We are looking for independent thinkers. Those who harness their entrepreneurial spirit so that it breaks preconceived notions. We’re not afraid to forge our own path. After all, it’s what industry leaders do. That’s why we welcome risk takers and creative spirits alike. No matter your daily role, Sage recognizes that your success is about more than the work you do—it’s really about who you are, which is why we invest in your personal and professional growth. We hope you consider joining us!

The Pierside Hotel inspires an easy come, easy go kind of getaway, where you can travel from bed to beach in a heartbeat. Located just steps from the famed Santa Monica Pier, our hotel is the perfect place to stay if you want to want a day of wild rides or laidback beach relaxing. 

You can spot our mural by American contemporary artist and activist, Shepard Fairey facing west towards the Santa Monica Pier. This cultural mosaic of Santa Monica features a woman representing strength and positivity, framed by a Pacific Ocean Park amusement park ticket from the 1950s, and nods to the skater / surfer history of the “Dog Town” days of Santa Monica from the 1970s.

Embassy Suites by Hilton Irvine Orange County Airport Close to the airport and everything else Irvine has to offer, this Embassy Suites is for everything from the quick layover to the much-anticipated Disneyland adventure. With a complete menu of amenities like an indoor pool, made-to-order breakfast, pet-friendly rooms, and a fitness center, it’s perfect for travelers of all kinds. Guests can connect over the complimentary evening reception, and find rest in a trusted brand with which we’re proud to work.

The Area Director of Revenue Management is responsible for the maximization of revenue, profit, and market share associated with rooms and function space for multiple hotels. Demonstrates excellent leadership skills by educating others and ensures understanding and gains buy-in of the revenue management processes associated with demand, revenue, forecasting, opportunity analysis, and inventory management. Works with hotel leaders to recommend and identify future markets, hotel opportunities, guide hotels sales strategy and pricing for transient, group, and catering.

• Maximizes revenue, profit, and market share associated with rooms and function space of assigned hotels.
• Partners with GMs’ and Sales Leaders’ to ensure a strategic mix of business and pricing strategies are set based on market conditions to achieve sell out efficiency, targeted marketing, maximized revenue, profitability and Annual Budget/Business Plans are aligned.
• Effectively works with people, creating teamwork, taking charge, generating enthusiasm, motivating and using an uplifting and lead-by-example leadership approach.
• Ensure sales training is provided to Front Office and Reservation associates.
• Continuous analysis of competitive set, price positioning, seasonality and mix.
• Use all Yield Management tools available to maximize efforts. Develop appropriate selling strategies to include recommendations on rate, arrival patterns, length of stay, and discount rate availability.
• Manage property participation and production through relevant Internet sites and other distribution channels (CRO, GDS, ADS, and Travel Agency Consortiums).
• Build/maintain relationships w/OTA Market Managers and ensure best representation on 3rd party web sites.
• Develop monthly room’s revenue forecast to be accurate within 5%.
• Review & analysis of Online Reputation management tool and online marketing analytics.
• Perform special projects and other responsibilities as assigned. Participate in task forces and committees as requested.
• Direct Reports Where Applicable: Group Coordinator, Reservations Sales Agents, Inventory Manager or Sales Reporting & System Analyst.

Education/Formal Training

Four year degree preferred.

Experience

3-5 years of Revenue Management experience required. Multi-property experience preferred, but not required.

Knowledge/Skills

• Excellent knowledge of transient, group, and catering customer segments.
• Excellent personal management skills; time management, meeting deadlines, effective communication and presentations skills.
• Excellent understanding of total hotel revenue management concepts, processes, and systems.
• Understands both Brand strategies and cultures.
• Knowledge of advanced revenue management techniques.
• Must be extremely confidential and able to manage sensitive and confidential situations tactfully.
• Negotiate, convince, sell and influence professionals and or associates.
• Ability to work under pressure and have the ability to complete multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Excellent reading and effective writing abilities for completing paperwork and management reports, giving and receiving instructions, review and preparation of all documentation and training
• Excellent mathematical skills, including basic math, budgeting, profit/loss concepts, percentages, and variances

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Excellent hearing required to discern/resolve employee complaints, issues and participation in meetings for feedback.
• Excellent vision required - 100% in review preparation of all documentation - applications, write-ups, reviews.
• Sitting 85%, Walking 5%, Standing 5%, bending, kneeling, lifting, climbing 5%
• Travel – 30-50% travel to hotel properties required.

Environment

Prolonged sitting throughout entire shift at computerized workstation in office environment.

Eligible to participate in Sage bonus plan Unlimited paid time off Medical, dental, & vision insurance Eligible to participate in the Company’s 401(k) program with employer matching Health savings and flexible spending accounts Basic Life and AD&D insurance Company-paid short-term disability Paid FMLA leave for up to a period of 12 weeks Employee Assistance Program Great discounts on Hotels, Restaurants, and much more. Eligible to participate in the Employee Referral Bonus Program. Up to $1,000 per referral.