Junior Revenue Manager

Ithemba Recruitment- Sourcing Top Talent; Umhlanga Rocks; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is looking for a Revenue Manager to oversee the revenue operations for a resort in Umhlanga Rocks. The ideal candidate will manage pricing strategies, forecast demand, and analyze revenue performance. With at least 5 years of relevant experience and proficiency in systems like Opera and IdeaS, you will help maximize revenue across all channels. Strong Microsoft Office skills and a Business Management qualification are essential. Join us to optimize holiday rental usage year-round.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years experience in a similar role.
• System experience of Opera and IdeaS Pricing System is preferable.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office applications required.

Responsibilities

• Manage the revenue operations and yield strategies.
• Forecast and analyze pricing trends and revenue performance.
• Monitor and resolve inventory issues related to bookings.

Skills

Revenue management operations

Pricing strategies

Forecasting demand

Market analysis

Account management

Advanced Microsoft skills

Knowledge of travel industry systems

Education

Business Management Diploma / Degree

Tools

Opera

IdeaS Pricing System

Power BI

Job description

To ensure optimal usage of holiday rentals and increase occupancies throughout the year by managing the revenue management and oversee the day-to-day yield operations of the Resort.

Qualifications and experience:

• Implement revenue management operations, strategies, procedures and processes.
• Play an active role in pricing strategies.
• Forecasting future demand, pricing trends and revenue performance.
• Identify new revenue opportunities and maximize revenue through all booking channels, working closely with the sales, marketing, and group revenue teams in the areas of promotions and business planning.
• Gathering information about the market and analyzing the needs of customers. This will include account management with various distribution partners.
• Rate implementation and setup across multiple systems.
• Implementation and adjustments of promotions and packages across multiple systems.
• Inventory protection overrides across multiple systems as and when required.
• Recommendations for promotional close outs and restrictions across systems.
• Deposit and Cancellation policy setup and update as and when required.
• Rate parity monitoring, resolutions and updates.
• Ensure that all unreleased inventory is accounted for and approved by liaising with the Stock Department.
• Monitoring and resolution of availability issues, includes troubleshooting issues on Opera and OXIs.
• Daily updates on revenue performance and insights. This includes regular calls with the Resort General Manager and Rental Director.

Qualifications and experience:

• Business Management Diploma / Degree
• Minimum of 5 years experience in a similar role
• System experience of Opera and IdeaS Pricing System (preferable).
• Advanced Microsoft knowledge (Excel, Word, Teams, Power BI, Outlook)
• Knowledge of travel industry distribution systems, channel managers, travel agents, tour operators and online travel agents.

Core competencies:

• Accurate and high attention to detail
• Professional and excellent communication skills
• Technically minded (Adept with system concepts and multiple integrations)
• Ability to take initiative.
• Confident and good organizational skills