Job Responsibilities:

Produces daily, weekly, monthly and ad-hoc reports in timely and accurate manners, provides analysis to identify area for revenue optimization.

Monitor and ensures rate and inventory integrity on Sofitel.Accor.com and all other distribution channels. Able to identify the root cause of discrepancies, collaborate with distribution team and rectify the issue.

Assists in the preparation of competitive analysis and other supporting documents for presentation at various revenue meetings, or for required reporting within the hotel, or to corporate teams, and ownership.

Understands and projects market trends and position relative to competitors, ensure pricing is properly positioned.

Reviews group cut-off dates to ensure proper inventory is being sold and leads Group Pick-Up Meetings with the Group Coordinator and Banquet Service Management team

Assists in the monthly forecasting process, and creation of the annual budget as well as long term projections.

Works closely with reservation team and communicates strategies and restrictions. Aligns and communicates strategies with other departments to achieve the common revenue and profitability goals.

Assists with system maintenance including but not limited to, rate loading, restrictions management, monitoring forecasted demand, and running daily system checks. System expert within distribution, RM and reporting platforms.

Aids in content management in digital channels, liaises with hotel Marketing team to ensure regular updates of images and descriptions of hotel, room brands, outlets and services are completed.

Maintains close relationships with GRC (Global Reservations Center) to ensure the call center is up to date on the hotel's information at all times.

Supports special projects within RM and Distribution, focused on uncovering new revenue opportunities.

Qualifications

Your experience and skills include:

Bachelor's Degree in Hotel Management, Business, Statistics, Marketing, Finance or a relevant field of work, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience. Experience in hotel operations management, revenue management which includes knowledge and experience in hotel pricing concepts, yield management optimization and selling strategies.

Demonstrated effective verbal and written communication skills and experience with industry and market trends as they relate to revenue opportunities along with a demonstrated ability to drive revenue.

Knowledge of effective hotel pricing concepts, yield management optimization and selling strategies as well as the ability to determine which concepts to apply in given market conditions. Demonstrated experience in industry training, including preparation, implementation and delivery of training programs. Demonstrated analytical skills and ability to use the results of analysis to make effective strategic decisions. Strong communication skills, both verbal and written Dynamic can-do attitude

Experience with IDeaS RMS, Opera PMS/Opera Cloud, TARS, Passkey, Delphi is preferred

Additional Information

The hotel is unable to assist candidates in obtaining work authorization documents.
Visa Requirements: Must be legally eligible to work in the United States.

Sofitel New York

About Us

Experience the ultimate in comfort and convenience at Sofitel New York situated conveniently near Rockefeller Center, Times Square, Broadway theaters, world-famous restaurants, art museums and corporate headquarters. Enjoy the modern amenities of this sophisticated downtown NYC hotel within easy reach of Manhattan's most celebrated attractions. Our elegant midtown hotel offers a unique dining experience at Gaby serving French flair in a stylish setting.This elegant 30-story midtown Manhattan hotel evokes a contemporary statement in limestone and glass just a stones throw from Fifth Avenue.Select from 398 spacious rooms on 30 floors including 52 suites and one presidential suite all featuring Sofitel's luxurious feathertop and duvet sleep system - SoBed.

Indulge in modern French cuisine featuring flavors from around the world in a lavish setting filled with Art Deco glamour at our on-site restaurant.