Strategic Hotel Revenue Manager | Forecasting & Growth

Placements24; Upington; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance incentives

Medical aid

Professional development

Meal benefits

Hotel stay rates

Job summary

Placements24 in Upington, Northern Cape, seeks a strategic Revenue Manager responsible for optimizing hotel room revenue through pricing, inventory control, and forecasting. You will analyze market trends and competitor pricing to implement effective revenue strategies and collaborate with Sales and Marketing to drive profitability.

The role requires a data-driven mindset, strong analytical skills, and experience with PMS and channel managers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management, Business Administration, Economics or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in revenue management, preferably in hotels.
• Proven track record of increasing room revenue and profitability.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills with Excel and revenue management software.
• Deep understanding of hotel operations, distribution channels and market dynamics.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Independent worker and team player with good organizational skills.
• Experience with PMS and channel managers is essential.
• Based in or willing to relocate to Upington, Northern Cape.

Responsibilities

• Develop pricing and inventory strategies to maximize room revenue and occupancy.
• Conduct daily, weekly, and monthly revenue forecasting using market data and events.
• Analyze market trends, competitor pricing and demand generators.
• Manage inventory across OTAs, GDS and direct bookings.
• Collaborate with Sales and Marketing to align pricing with promotions.
• Prepare regular revenue performance reports for senior management.
• Identify upselling and cross-selling opportunities to increase revenue streams.
• Monitor effectiveness and adjust strategies as needed.
• Stay updated on RevTech best practices and new technologies.
• Provide insights to optimize overall profitability.

Skills

Analytical skills

Excel

Revenue management software

PMS & channel managers

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management / Business / Economics

Tools

PMS systems

Channel management software

Forecasting software

Job description

Placements24 in Upington, Northern Cape, seeks a strategic Revenue Manager responsible for optimizing hotel room revenue through pricing, inventory control, and forecasting. You will analyze market trends and competitor pricing to implement effective revenue strategies and collaborate with Sales and Marketing to drive profitability.

The role requires a data-driven mindset, strong analytical skills, and experience with PMS and channel managers.