Area Revenue Manager

First Hospitality, Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance DAY 1

Paid time off DAY 1

Holiday pay DAY 1

401(k) after 30 days

Hotel discounts

Professional development

Job summary

First Hospitality, Inc. in Chicago seeks an Area Revenue Manager to drive revenue strategies across a portfolio of select-service hotels.

You will forecast, price, and optimize mix to maximize room revenue and market share, translating data into actionable tactics with hotel leadership and sales. We value proactive problem-solvers who collaborate in a fast-paced hospitality environment and leverage RMS, CRS, and PMS to deliver results.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of hotel revenue management experience, preferably with world-wide brand (Hilton and IHG preferred).
• 4-year degree in hotel administration, business, finance, or related field; or equivalent experience and education preferred.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, including electronic communication.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office products.
• Must be able to speak, read, and write in primary language used in the workplace.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Own all aspects of revenue management for multiple select-service properties.
• Analyze and yield manage all revenue distribution systems (RMS, CRS & PMS).
• Develop and implement pricing strategies for all segments/channels.
• Facilitate strategy meetings, compile data, analyze trends, and implement tactics.
• Provides ongoing feedback on strategies, market trends & addresses areas of opportunity.
• Assist in developing the annual budget, forecast, and optimal mix for each hotel.
• Proactively identifying industry, market, and economic trends data.
• Conduct displacement analysis on an ad-hoc basis.
• 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.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Verbal and written communication

MS Office proficiency

Travel flexibility

Education

4-year degree in hotel administration, business, finance, or related field

Tools

RMS

CRS

PMS

Job description

What's in it for you…

• Insurance enrollment available from DAY 1!
• Paid time off available from DAY 1!
• Holiday pay available from DAY 1!
• 401(k) enrollment after 30 days!
• Hotel and travel discounts at worldwide destinations!
• Professional development and promotion opportunities!

About this job…

The Area Revenue Manager is a data-driven, analytical professional responsible for developing and executing revenue strategies across a portfolio of hotels. This role focuses on maximizing room revenue, growing market share, and achieving financial goals through strategic pricing, forecasting, and business mix optimization. Working closely with hotel leadership and sales teams, the Area Revenue Manager translates market insights and performance data into actionable strategies that drive results. Successful candidates are proactive problem-solvers and collaborative partners who thrive in a dynamic hospitality environment.

What you’ll be doing…

• Own all aspects of revenue management for multiple select-service properties
• Analyze and yield manage all revenue distribution systems (RMS, CRS & PMS)
• Develop and implement pricing strategies for all segments/channels
• Facilitate strategy meetings, compile data, analyze trends, and implement tactics
• Provides ongoing feedback on strategies, market trends & addresses areas of opportunity
• Assist in developing the annual budget, forecast, and optimal mix for each hotel
• Proactively identifying industry, market, and economic trends data
• Conduct displacement analysis on an ad-hoc basis
• 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

Requirements…

• 2+ years of hotel revenue management experience, preferably with world-wide brand (Hilton and IHG preferred)
• 4-year degree in hotel administration, business, finance, or related field; or equivalent experience and education preferred
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, including electronic communication
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office products
• Must be able to speak, read, and write in primary language used in the workplace
• 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.

Source: Hospitality Online