Key Facts

Remote From:

Full time

Senior (5-10 years)

Hard Skills

Account Management Revenue Management Pricing Strategies Pricing Systems Channel Management Microsoft Business Intelligence

Other Skills

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Forecasting
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Microsoft Excel
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Virtual Teams
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Microsoft Word
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Microsoft Outlook
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Organizational Skills
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Detail Oriented
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Communication

Ithemba Recruitment

Human Resources, Staffing & Recruiting

About Ithemba Recruitment

Ithemba Recruitment is an organisation that specializes in the placement of quality candidates in various industries. We at Ithemba recruitment are “specialist generalists” we have the understanding that the we are able to recruit for a wide range of positions in various job functions that clients may require because we prefer to be seen as specialists for our clients needs and culture rather than specialists in a specific sector. We feel that any position can be qualified by the correct understanding of people rather than what field they work in. We feel that by communicating effectively with candidates and having respect for their needs, requirements and time – we are able to form relationships and properly understand our candidates and the culture that they would fit into so as to service our clients’ needs more effectively. You could possibly classify us as “Versatilist”. Whether you are in need of a new member of staff or as we like to call it "a new family member" or if you are in search of a new opportunity our consultants are ready to take your call.

Company type: Startup

Industry: Human Resources, Staffing & Recruiting

Founded: 2018

Company size: 11 - 50

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Job description

Key purpose:

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: