Company Description

Your team and working environment:

Austin's largest luxury property, Fairmont Austin offers 1,048 guestrooms and suites, along with over 140,000 square feet of meeting and event space. This is your opportunity to be part of the most innovative and passionate hotel teams in one of the fastest growing markets in the United States.

Why work for Accor?
We are far more than a worldwide leader. We welcome you as you are and you can find a job and brand that matches your personality. We support you to grow and learn every day, making sure that work brings purpose to your life, so that during your journey with us, you can continue to explore Accor’s limitless possibilities.

By joining Accor, every chapter of your story is yours to write and together we can imagine tomorrow's hospitality. Discover the life that awaits you at Accor, visit https://careers.accor.com/ 

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Job Description

Experiencing warm and engaging service in luxurious surroundings is turning moments into memories for our guests at Fairmont Hotels & Resorts.  Apply your analytical and strategic planning strengths as Director, Revenue Management, where you will successfully balance inventory and demand to maximize room revenue opportunities and guest satisfaction.

Reporting to the General Manager, responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following: 

Responsibilities

Consistently offer professional, friendly and engaging serviceManage demand, forecasting and inventory as it relates to driving revenue opportunity for the HotelOversight of sister Fairmont property. Maximize room revenues through a thorough understanding of all booking channels, managing inventory and rate accordinglyRegular meetings with Asset ManagementPrepare an annual budget for approval and administer that budget in a fiscally responsible mannerMonitor transient and group booking pace in order to determine pricing and availability controls for all reservations distribution sourcesManagement of meeting space and food & beverage revenue optimizationMonitor key indicators of hotel performance and third-party intelligence sources to identify revenue opportunitiesOversee the Reservations Team and liaise with Front Office and Sales to ensure the highest level of guest service is maintained while maximizing profitEnsure accurate and timely preparation of analytical reportsPlay an active role in the strategic plan, marketing plan and budgeting processesStay current with industry changes and how it may impact demandPrepare and present weekly analytical reportsFollow departmental policies and proceduresFollow all safety policiesOther duties as assigned

What is in it for you:

Paid time offMedical, Dental and Vision Insurance, 401KComplimentary shift mealEmployee benefit card offering discounted rates in Accor worldwideLearning programs through our Academies and Educational Assistance for further developmentOpportunity to develop your talent and grow within your property and across the world!Ability to make a difference through our Corporate Social Responsibility activities, like Sustainability Committee
Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:

A minimum of 5 years experience in a related area, with proven experience in analysis and problem solving requiredMust be extremely detailed orientedComputer literate in Microsoft Window applications and relevant computer applications required University/College degree in a related discipline requiredExcellent communication skills, both written and verbal requiredStrong interpersonal and problem solving abilitiesHighly responsible & reliableAbility to focus attention on guest needs, remaining calm and courteous at all times
Additional Information

Your team and working environment:
A team of Heartists that are committed to working together, supporting each other, and providing the best guest experience, Feel Valued, Feel Sparked, We Are One

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: 
We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent. We commit to a future where diverse identities are celebrated, and equitable and inclusive practices are woven into the fabric of everything we do as an organization.

Fairmont Austin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.  EOE/M/F/D/V