Distribution & Channels Manager: Hotel Connectivity

Hyatt Hotels Corporation; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 1 005 000 - 1 341 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international hospitality company is seeking a Distribution Manager to oversee the digital and third-party distribution strategy in South Africa. You will manage channel strategies, ensure the accuracy of rates and inventory, and monitor distribution performance. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in a related field and at least five years of experience in hotel distribution or revenue management. This role is based in Johannesburg and offers a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years in hotel distribution, e-commerce, or revenue management with multi-property exposure.
• Hands-on experience with PMS, CRS, channel manager, and GDS.
• Proficiency with rate-shopping, parity, and market intelligence tools.

Responsibilities

• Own the full digital and third-party distribution ecosystem for the South Africa portfolio.
• Build and execute a portfolio-level channel strategy.
• Monitor parity daily using tools such as OTA Insight.

Skills

Analytical problem-solving

Stakeholder management

Advanced Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Hospitality, Business, Analytics, or related field

Tools

PMS

CRS

GDS

Job description

A leading international hospitality company is seeking a Distribution Manager to oversee the digital and third-party distribution strategy in South Africa. You will manage channel strategies, ensure the accuracy of rates and inventory, and monitor distribution performance. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in a related field and at least five years of experience in hotel distribution or revenue management. This role is based in Johannesburg and offers a dynamic work environment.