Group Analyst

HHM Hospitality; New York (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

HHM Hotels is seeking a Group Analyst to support revenue management, sales and operations by analyzing incoming group leads, preparing forecasts and pricing recommendations. The role collaborates with the sales team to optimize group business and drive hotel performance.

You will review reports such as STAR and market data, assist with forecast reporting, and monitor group pickup against plans. Candidates should have at least two years in revenue management and strong communication, analytical,

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of revenue management experience, in NYC market preferably.
• Multi-brand or multi-hotel experience.
• Ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Ability to investigate and analyze information and to draw conclusions.

Responsibilities

• Manage group lead process for the Sales Team: Evaluate incoming group leads and RFPs for a specific segment or group of hotels.
• Attend DBR and quote leads that fall out of the established MARS.
• Manage and modify MAR Rates in the Sales System as required under the guidance of the Director of Sales and Revenue Manager.
• Assist Directors of Revenue Management and Directors of Sales in preparing for hotel forecast reporting.
• Support BT Sales with market analysis reporting as needed.
• Accurate preparation and distribution of sales and revenue reports and related tools.
• Perform audits and maintenance on Sales System, PMS and Profit Source with sales teams.
• Group Pickup Tracking: Monitor contracted group blocks vs actualized/picked-up rooms and flag underperforming groups.
• Be knowledgeable of all special rates, promotions, room types, and hotel products.

Skills

Revenue management

Group pricing

Forecasting

Market analysis

Data analysis

Communication

Tools

Sales System

PMS

Profit Source

Job description

Overview

Opportunity: Group Analyst

Group Analyst position is integral to the success of maximizing the Hotel’s revenues, budgets and forecasts. The primary purpose of this position is to support and liaison with sales, revenue management and operations departments. The position will be responsible for the preparation and analysis of incoming group leads, revenue reports that will assist the sales team in implementing the Hotel’s yield strategies. In addition, the Group Analyst will be required to review and analyze reports such as STAR, Hotel Intelligence and other measurement tools when presenting revenue opportunities for the hotel.

Potential Career Path

Revenue Manager – Area Sales Manager

Essential Job Functions

• Manage group lead process for the Sales Team: Evaluate incoming group leads and RFPs for a specific segment or group of hotels. Calculate and recommend optimal quotes based on historical data, displacement analysis, and current market demand.

• Attend DBR and quote leads that fall out of the established MARS.

• Manage and modify MAR Rates in the Sales System as required under the guidance of the Director of Sales and Revenue Manager to ensure optimal use by the sales team. Ensure the sales team is always equipped with accurate, up-to-date pricing floors.

• Assist Directors of Revenue Management and Directors of Sales in preparing for hotel forecast reporting.

• Support BT Sales with market analysis reporting as needed.

• Accurate preparation and distribution of sales and revenue reports. Reports may include market segmentation analysis, production reports, pace reports, group forecast reports, budget tools, etc.

• Perform audits and maintenance on systems such as Sales System, PMS and Profit Source system in conjunction with Sales Teams. Conduct routine GRC reviews with sales teams to include cleanup of stale pipeline, pricing review of active pipeline over needs periods.

• Group Pickup Tracking: Monitor and analyze contracted group blocks versus actualized/picked-up rooms. Identify underperforming groups early and collaborate with sales managers to mitigate wash. Communicate upcoming cut-off dates, to ensure timely entry of rooming lists and monitor potential inventory wash.

• Be knowledgeable of all special rates, promotions, room types, and hotel products.

Position Requirements

• Minimum of two years of revenue management experience, in NYC market preferably
• Multi-brand or multi-hotel experience
• Ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing.
• Excellent in time management skills.
• Ability to investigate and analyze information and to draw conclusions.

Work Environment and Context

• Work schedule varies and may include working varies shifts, holidays and weekends.
• Requires ability to navigate throughout the restaurant and kitchen, lifting up to 50 pounds, bending and reaching, stooping, kneeling, or crouching.

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About Us

HHM Hotels is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, disability, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other group protected by law.