DIRECTOR OF REVENUE & RESERVATIONS

 The main direct objectives of the role are to:

• Identify new revenue opportunities as well as need period through (not limited to) forecasting and ensuring communicating in advance with the key stakeholder as well as being a proactive part of the strategy to maximize hotel’s revenue and profit and for following up on correcting any deviation.
• Responsible for pricing strategies for all segments and optimizing the right business mix.
• Responsible for a cost effective distribution strategy.
• Responsible for optimizing of all revenue streams in the hotel and maximization of guest;s value
• Provide supporting analysis and reports for decision making.

•  Independently implements appropriate hotel inventory distribution strategy; maintains accurate rates and inventory allotments in the various commercial systems and property management system in a timely manner to promote rate parity throughout all booking channels

• Prepares  the weekly revenue meeting and monthly revenue report. Attends the quarterly Management Meeting

•  Management and supervision of the reservations department and evaluate reorganization. In general, perform any other duties might requested by the General Manager or Corporate management as business dictates.

•  Support the hotels commercial and strategic business planning process in coordination with the respective properties General Manager 

• At least 5 years of successful Total Revenue and Reservations Management experience.
• The candidate has excellent analytical skills, has a commercial mind, is independent and has a helicopter view.
• The right person for this position will have a demonstrated ability to lead initiatives and show skills in follow up, multi-tasking, leadership and accountability for team actions. 
• Strong verbal and interpersonal skills are imperative as the candidate will interact remotely with corporate management.
• Candidate must be able to effectively communicate ideas in verbal and written presentations. Fully comprehend the travel industry distribution landscape. 
• Excellent Microsoft Office Skills, advanced Excel is a must.
• Proven knowledge of basic Statistics, Marketing, Managerial accounting, Economics.
• Professional Turkish and English, spoken and written.
• Bachelor's degree in Business or other related field.