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Job description / Role
Director of Revenue - Four Seasons Hotel Madinah, Saudi Arabia
About Four Seasons:
Four Seasons is powered by our people. We are a collective of individuals who crave to become better, to push ourselves to new heights and to treat each other as we wish to be treated in return. Our team members around the world create amazing experiences for our guests, residents, and partners through a commitment to luxury with genuine heart. We know that the best way to enable our people to deliver these exceptional guest experiences is through a world-class employee experience and company culture.
At Four Seasons, we believe in recognizing a familiar face, welcoming a new one and treating everyone we meet the way we would want to be treated ourselves. Whether you work with us, stay with us, live with us or discover with us, we believe our purpose is to create impressions that will stay with you for a lifetime. It comes from our belief that life is richer when we truly connect to the people and the world around us.
About the location:
Steps from the Prophet's Mosque, our Hotel will offer luxury accommodation for the city's 1.5 million annual visitors. The new-build hotel will be located at the heart of Madinah and steps from one of the most historic and significant sites in the region: Al-Masjid an-Nabawi, also known as the Prophet's Mosque. Madinah is also home to the Quba Mosque, which is regarded as the oldest mosque in the world.
The Role of Director of Revenue:
We currently have an opportunity for an experienced Director of Revenue to join our Four Seasons Hotel Madinah opening team!
Reporting to the Director of Marketing, you will be responsible for the interpretation of business analytics into tactical strategy. The Director of Revenue provides focused expertise that will guide and direct the hotel's Revenue Strategy team towards budgeted goals, through effective and measurable revenue management initiatives. You will work closely with the Director of Marketing to implement and consistently execute optimal revenue strategy, enabling key strategic and operational decisions for the hotel.
Key responsibilities will include Interpreting business analytics into meaningful action to improve revenue performance and reduce channel costs, identifying opportunities to leverage demand, managing rates and inventory in all distribution channels, initiating pricing analysis and recommendations, ownership of OTA Market Manager relationships, ownership of local merchandising strategies in distribution channels, preparation and presentation of revenue budgets and forecasts, and leading a weekly Revenue Strategy meeting that informs and enables optimization across all revenue generating departments.
Requirements:
Our Ideal Director of Revenue candidate will have:
Hotel opening experience and will be a seasoned revenue management professional.
Strong revenue and budget management skills, and exceptional communication skills with the ability to build trust and confidence with your team and your stakeholders.
A strategist who understands the luxury market, customer, and travel preferences; the ability to think critically and evaluate best possible solutions and resources to implement priorities and manage multiple initiatives; have an exceptional eye for detail, and a creative flair; bringing your personal touch and energy to our hotel. Previous pre-opening experience is essential.
Suitable candidates must be eligible to work in Madinah, Saudi Arabia. Fluency in Arabic and English is essential.
Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts can offer what many hospitality professionals dream of; the opportunity to build a life-long career with global potential and a real sense of pride in work well done. We look for talent who share the Golden Rule - people who, by nature, believe in treating others as we would have them treat us. As Four Seasons works towards phenomenal growth in the next decade, our most valuable partners continue to be our talent, with whom we have a strong relationship based on the Golden Rule. This relationship is made tangible by the awards received year after year by Four Seasons on a corporate level, as well as by our hotels, resorts, and residences around the world, making us an undisputed "employer of choice."
About the Company
Soaring over the city in the iconic Kingdom Tower, Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh is a buzzing hub at the forefront of style and sophistication. Redesigned interiors bring authentic Saudi heritage and craftsmanship to life, while our distinguished team provides a bespoke experience through thoughtful, personalized service and hospitality.
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