Aimbridge Corporate - Director Direct Channels & OTA

Aimbridge Hospitality LLC; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily Pay

Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Income

Term Life and AD&D Insurance

Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

401k Retirement Plan

Job summary

Aimbridge Hospitality LLC in Plano, Texas is seeking a Director of Direct Channels & OTA to oversee distribution strategies for All-Inclusive properties. This role involves optimizing revenue through direct channels and OTAs, collaborating with property teams for seamless reservations, and driving innovation in distribution operations. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in a related field and at least three years of experience in Reservations or Group. A competitive benefits package, including Daily Pay, is offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of Reservations or Group experience.
• Highly analytical and skilled in processing large data.
• Experience with multi-site organizations.

Responsibilities

• Lead hotel distribution strategies for All-Inclusive properties.
• Streamline group and wholesale reservation processes.
• Monitor performance of distribution channels and identify growth opportunities.
• Optimize content and rates across distribution channels.
• Act as a liaison with GDS providers.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Experience in Reservations or Group

Expert level experience in Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business or related field

Job description

Description

As the Director of Direct Channels & OTA, you will be at the forefront of hotel distribution for our All-Inclusive properties, driving revenue growth by harnessing the full potential of every distribution channel. In this role, you'll collaborate closely with property teams to ensure seamless group and wholesale reservations, setting the stage for operational excellence. You’ll champion top-tier performance within the GDS channel, proactively tracking the impact of each channel on our hotels and uncovering new opportunities for expansion—especially as we welcome new acquisitions and conversions. Your leadership will pave the way for innovation, efficiency, and revenue optimization across our portfolio.

Key Skills / Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee hotel distribution strategies for All-Inclusive properties, focusing on maximizing revenue through direct channels and Online Travel Agencies (OTA).
• Collaborate with property teams to streamline group and wholesale reservation processes, ensuring operational excellence.
• Optimize content, rates, and availability across various global distribution channels, including GDS.
• Establish and share best practices for group block building, reservation entry, wholesale blackout calendar management, and billing details.
• Monitor and analyze the performance and impact of each distribution channel, identifying new opportunities for growth, especially during acquisitions and conversions.
• Master the use of global distribution systems and consortia accounts to maximize revenue from these channels.
• Conduct regular reviews of the property portfolio to ensure continued channel optimization and revenue growth.
• Act as a liaison with GDS providers to implement best practices and stay updated on industry trends.
• Drive innovation and efficiency in distribution operations, continuously seeking ways to optimize revenue across all properties.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Hotel Administration, or other related field or the equivalent experience.
• Minimum of three years’ Reservations or Group experience.
• Highly analytical and able to process and distill large quantities of data with expert level experience in Excel.
• Experience with multi-site organizations.
• Superior communication skills, both written and verbal.

Benefits

After an initial waiting period, those hired into full time positions are eligible for a competitive benefits package that includes the following:

• Now offering Daily Pay! Ask your Recruiter for more details
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Income
• Term Life and AD\'D Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401k Retirement Plan