Analyst, Revenue Management Hotel Openings - Asia Pacific (12 months’ contract)

As Analyst, Revenue Management Hotel Openings – Asia Pacific (APAC), you will focus and coordinate all revenue management related initiatives including the pre-opening process and installation of our revenue management systems in APAC.

HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

Your role is important, and below are some of the fundamental job duties that make your work unique.

• Support the Regional Director of Revenue Management Hotel Opening and ensure all revenue management steps are complete for the opening/converting of our hotels
• Prepare and participate in pre-conversion/opening meetings 
• Facilitate communication between the Hilton corporate teams, Brands, hotel personnel and Revenue Management Analysis Support on the development of room types, rate structure, negotiated rates, packages and promotions, 3rd party distribution channels and core pricing for all corporate marketing programs
• Support the build of required revenue management systems adhering to specific processes and timelines
• Work with the hotel team to establish initial inventory, continuous and agile pricing and serve as a subject matter expert for Hilton Worldwide revenue management strategies, reports and systems
• Ensure all revenue management systems are built and configured appropriately by liaising with relevant contacts in BPS, IT, GDM, Reg CDs and other corporate Revenue teams, including but not limited to, hotel rate binders, OnQ R&I, Salesforce HOTT, Content Management, Price Position, OnQ RM/GRO, STR Global, and other reports
• Ensure all relevant hotel team members have access to required systems, tools and reports and that applicable systems and commercial training are shared
• Learn and understand the brand cultures, standards and strategies
• Participate in Brand as well as owned/managed and Franchise Revenue Management team initiatives
• Engage in other revenue management projects or initiatives as required
• Proactively review and analyze rate and inventory management and strategy effectiveness for own openings/conversions
• Maintain new hotel checklists
• Work with and support RMHO Directors, hotel teams, Brands and corporate team members to ensure the effective delivery of the hotel transition plan
• Coordinate activities to ensure all required training is completed by team members
• Provide directions to hotel team members and establish work priorities to achieve the objectives of the transition plan
• Ensure new hotel team members understand and work to current revenue management standards and policies
• Effectively use CRS, GDS, OnQ RMS/GRO and other key database tools to determine/implement/monitor accurate selling strategies and make recommendations to maximize revenue opportunities
• Train hotel team members on selling strategies, key areas of revenue management and procedures, standards and principles
• Work with Global Database Management to establish best practices and communicate changing requirements for the hotel opening rate binders
• Work with brands to ensure global alignment in the pre-opening process
• Install Hilton Revenue Management System – GRO
• Utilize BCT (Brands Conversion Tool) for conversion Hotels to transfer existing on-books reservations  

WHY YOU’LL BE A GREAT FIT

You Have These Minimum Qualifications:

• 2 years of experience in a revenue management role within the hospitality industry 
• Fluent verbal and written communication skills in English   
• Excellent organizational skills with strong multi-tasking ability to simultaneously handle numerous projects
• Ability to direct collaboration among cross-functional teams including external resources
• Able to work independently, lead by example to resolve conflicts, introduce change and ensure collaboration among others
• Possess the highest standards of ethical behavior and absolute discretion with sensitive information
• Ability to work well under tight datelines, pressure
• Strong problem-solving skills including ability to address any issue in collaboration with others, identify and prevent potential problems
• Ability to quickly understand different markets in assigned areas and key criteria to implement successful strategies contributing to the financial success of the hotels
• Knowledge of business mathematics (weighted averages, percentages) and advanced spreadsheets (Excel)
• Strong experience or adaptable training in the use of automated systems, personal computers and software programs
• Adaptable to minimal travel and schedule changes
• Proficiency with Standard Microsoft Office tools

It would be useful if you have:

• Hilton Worldwide hotel revenue management experience 
• Knowledge of hotel business and franchise support

WHAT IT IS LIKE WORKING FOR HILTON

Hilton, the #1 World’s Best Workplace, is a leading global hospitality company with a diverse portfolio of world-class brands. Dedicated to filling the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality, we have welcomed more than 3 billion guests in our more than 100-year history. Hilton is proud to have an award-winning workplace culture, and we are consistently named among one of the World’s Best Workplaces. Check out the Hilton Careers blog and Instagram to learn more about what it’s like to be on Team Hilton!