Revenue & Distribution Manager

Village n Life; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the hospitality sector seeks a Technical & Distribution Manager to oversee the implementation of distribution strategies. The role demands strong analytical skills and effective communication to manage and educate teams on rate structures and promotions. Join a dynamic team and contribute to innovative revenue strategies.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills in revenue streams and room revenue analytics.
• Experience in managing distribution teams and training non-technical staff.

Responsibilities

• Implement and manage distribution to all required platforms.
• Maintain rate parity and resolve issues with the Revenue Manager.
• Ensure accurate reporting and training for the distribution team.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Communication

Time Management

Job description

SUMMARY

The Technical & Distribution Manager is responsible for the technical implementation of all distribution streams, including rate codes, promotions and room plan setups in-line with strategic business decisions. This position works at a high level of accuracy and analytics, and will work close with Sales & Marketing, as well as Reservations and the Group Revenue Manager.

The Technical & Distribution Manager is also responsible for providing insight into analytics that will affect business revenue strategies. This position is responsible for looking after the Distribution team and ensuring they understand all tasks assigned to the team, and educating non-technical employees on new rates, promotions and changes to channels.

CompEtENcies

Generic Competencies: attention to detail and organizational skills; Personal Effectiveness; Communication; Cognition/Thinking; Management/Leadership

Unique Competencies: Analytical analysis of revenue streams, industry rates and room revenue analytics; Strong time management and ability to prioritize work

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Management

• Implement and ensure distribution to all required platforms.
• Manage rate structures on all approved listings & OTA channels.
• Account manager for online distribution sites to maintain relationships
• Setup of accurate rate and room inventory allotments in the channel manager and third-party channels
• Setup and maintain all integrated rate codes and packages for distribution.
• Maintain rate parity throughout booking channels, and flag possible issues with the Revenue Manager.
• Communicate all new & amended rate codes and packages to Travel Support and the Sales team.
• Setup all necessary tracking for accurate reporting
• Assist to maintain and change rates as per demand.
• Training staff on tech & distribution implementation and trends when necessary.

Operations

• Maintain distribution and PMS integrity
• Maintain knowledge of special/rates/offers/promotions for all market segments
• Ensure channel management systems and rate training of team members
• Resolve any rate parity issues raised by suppliers
• Maintain knowledge of PMS and channel management systems.
• Ensure PMS technical data is maintained and old info cleaned up.
• Ensure factual data is maintained on integrated channels and platforms, including B2B, B2C and .brand channels.
• Ensure own brand websites are factually maintained, including text and photos
• Booking Button functionality and user interface effective

Administration

• Ensure all rooms statistics reports including sales reports are accurate and consistent
• Implement rate strategy of new properties
• Guide & assist the distribution team in their weekly and monthly reporting.
• Sign off commissions via OTAs before it is submitted to the accounts team.

REVIEW CRITERIA:

• Rate parity maintained
• Product & Technical knowledge
• Weekly reports
• Meeting deadlines
• Implementation of new systems
• Technical & Distribution projects

Ready to Join? If you're ready to take your career to new heights and be part of something truly special, we want to hear from you! Apply now or send your resume to [e-mail] and embark on a journey filled with excitement, growth, and endless possibilities.

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