Marriott Burr Ridge - Area Director Revenue-Hotel

Burr Ridge, IL, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Salary

Range $130,000.00 - $134,000.00

Work Schedule

Flexible

Job Description

Chicago Marriott Southwest at Burr Ridge is a premier full-service hotel located conveniently near key attractions such as The Morton Arboretum, Toyota Park, Brookfield Zoo, and Chicago Midway International Airport. This upscale property offers stylish rooms and suites with modern amenities designed to suit a high-tech lifestyle including high-speed Wi-Fi and 50-inch Smart TVs. Guests can enjoy on-site dining with scenic lake views at Ciazza restaurant, as well as energizing Starbucks coffee. Additional hotel amenities include a pool and a well-equipped exercise room featuring cardio machines and free weights, ensuring that the hotel meets and exceeds every travel expectation. Show More

Job Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Minimum 6 years progressive hotel or related experience or 4-year degree with 4 years related experience
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
Knowledge of hotel operations and yield management
Familiarity with PMS systems and industry reports
Ability to analyze financial data
Strong critical thinking and communication skills
Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities
Service-oriented attitude
Compliance with hospitality standards

Job Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent
At least 6 years of progressive experience in a hotel or related field or a 4-year college degree in business statistics, revenue management, or hospitality with at least 4 years of related experience
Knowledge of Microsoft Office products, especially Excel for formulating and reporting
Understanding of general hotel operations and yield management philosophy
Knowledge of branded or similar PMS systems, internet and travel websites, and industry reports such as Travelclick and STR desired
Ability to work with and understand financial information and data and perform basic arithmetic
Ability to assimilate complex information and consider adjustments to meet specific needs
Strong critical thinking skills to investigate demand changes, pace, production and channel/source contribution
Excellent presentation, written and verbal communication skills
Strong organizational management skills and ability to handle multiple responsibilities simultaneously
Friendly, objective, and service-oriented approach with owners, guests, and associates
Compliance with Aimbridge Hospitality standards and regulations

Job Duties

Set, manage, and collaborate with GM/DOS to input appropriate yield controls to maximize hotel revenue from all distribution channels
Coordinate with the front office team to maximize revenue through effective inventory management, upselling and sell-out efficiency
Collaborate with sales and marketing to provide consultation on strategies for negotiating and booking group and catering business and to ensure meeting space utilization
Manage brand/third-party channels and relationships by working with OTA market managers on promotions and market exposure
Clearly relay items/actions from meetings and distribute notes and reports to stakeholders timely and facilitate meetings when required
Effectively leverage, manage and maintain sales & revenue management systems, daily operations, forecasting support, and reporting as per brand standards
Analyze revenue reports to make yield management decisions and update inventory and rate information
Perform displacement analysis to support group sales and communicate recommendations to revenue leadership
Place test calls to ensure accuracy of rate quoting, restrictions and selling approach
Ensure accurate market segmentation, production, source contribution, daily pick-up and pace summary reports preparation and analysis
Analyze monthly and weekly STR Report results and develop proactive strategies based on RevPAR index
Develop, monitor and adjust group pricing strategies and preferred patterns where necessary
Serve as key contact for system use and revenue management principles and provide training if needed
Engage in annual BT pricing process and provide production trend analysis and pricing guidance to hotels
Partner with strategy team to execute and contribute to 30-60-90 day forecasts and annual budget
Participate in monthly financial reviews focused on sales, revenue and P&L
Represent the hotel in industry functions as applicable
Manage and communicate group cut off dates
Monitor hotel status daily and adjust inventory controls as necessary and communicate to strategy team
Perform special projects, participate on task forces, committees, trainings, and other responsibilities as assigned
Develop and coach a team or teams of revenue professionals as applicable to the hotel size and structure

Job Criteria

Experience

Expert Level (7+ years)

Job Location

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