Marlin Hotels operates around nine properties across Dublin and London, with more than 1,000 rooms. We run a lean, centralised commercial team covering revenue management, distribution, digital marketing and technology. That means you will sit close to real decisions and see the impact of your work quickly.
The role
You will own pricing and distribution performance for a portfolio of Marlin properties, deciding what we charge and where we sell it. This is a core seat in the team that sets pricing for 1,000+ rooms across two of Europe's most competitive hotel markets.
Key responsibilities
The role combines ownership of revenue strategy with responsibility for distribution performance.
Pricing and revenue strategy
- Lead daily pricing for your assigned properties, setting rates and restrictions to maximise RevPAR.
- Manage our revenue management system, deciding when to follow or override its recommendations and explaining why.
- Anticipate demand drivers in Dublin and London, such as concerts, conferences, sports fixtures, airline capacity and seasonality, and price ahead of them.
- Design, launch and measure pricing strategies, such as length-of-stay rules, advance purchase offers and packages.
Market and competitor intelligence
- Own compset strategy for each property, keeping competitor sets relevant as the market changes.
- Identify where we are mispriced and act on it.
- Present a weekly market and performance review to the commercial team.
Channel mix and distribution strategy
- Manage booking mix and cost of acquisition by channel.
- Lead initiatives to grow direct bookings and improve channel profitability.
- Negotiate and evaluate OTA campaigns and promotions on net revenue.
Forecasting and reporting
- Own the forecast for your properties and contribute to the annual budget.
- Build and maintain the reports and dashboards the commercial team uses to make decisions.
- Lead strategic commercial projects and present recommendations to senior leadership.
Requirements
- On track for/achieved a minimum 2.1 university degree
- Currently studying or recently graduated. Finance, business and hospitality backgrounds all fit well, but we welcome applicants from any field
- Detail-oriented, with a methodical approach and a high bar for accuracy
- Proficient in Excel, Power BI
Benefits:
- Additional annual leave per year of service
- Paid Day Off on your Birthday
- Paid Day Off for Charity Work
- Free Eye Test Voucher
- Cycle to Work Scheme