Space optimization Manager

EOE/AA/Disabled/Veterans

What are we looking for

A Cluster Manager of Space Optimization serving Hilton brands is always working on behalf of our Guests and working with other Team Members. To successfully fill this role you should maintain the attitude behaviors skills and values that follow:

• Strong leadership skills to effectively manage and motivate a high-performing team positioned to exceed targets
• Strong analytical skills to understand key business indicators and competitive trends and develop approaches to these challenges
• Excellent selling capabilities
• Excellent organisation skills
• Ability to work well under time pressure

It would be advantageous in this position for you to demonstrate the following capabilities and distinctions:

• Demonstrated previous experience working in a revenue management or analytical role
• Relevant analytical qualification
• Knowledge of the hotel property management systems

What will it be like to work for Hilton

Hilton is the leading global hospitality company spanning the lodging sector from luxurious full-service hotels and resorts to extended-stay suites and mid-priced hotels. For nearly a century Hilton has offered business and leisure travelers the finest in accommodations service amenities and value. Hilton is dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences across its global brands. Our vision to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality unites us as a team to create remarkable hospitality experiences around the world every day. And our amazing Team Members are at the heart of it all!

The Cluster Manager of Space Optimization will work closely with Director of Revenue Management Director of Sales and Marketing and Directors of Catering & Events to ensure new Group and Local business opportunities align with meeting space inventory strategy and each hotels strategic goals.

What will I be doing

This position will provide business intelligence and analyze leads through understanding the total health of each group and event evaluating what space is left to sell considering latest booking trends and reviewing historical performance of a particular week.

• Responsible for optimizing the hotel revenue stream and generating index against competing hotels in the marketplace
• Space Optimization
• Sales Strategy
• Food & Beverage Optimization

• Supportive Functions Analyse hotel activity data and present to the Sales Team and associated groups so to assist in determining a pricing strategy and sales forecast that maximize hotel inventory and capitalize on opportunities Requires extensive interaction with Director of Revenue Management Director of Sales & Marketing Director(s) of Catering & Events and all Group and Local Sales Managers

• Understand fully hotel products and operations
• Review business plans identify gaps and ensure proactive measures to fill to capacity and meet targets
• Understand the competition and make recommendations to help the hotel management team respond accordingly
• Collaborate with DORM DOSM and DOCE(s) to reevaluate Sales Strategy annually (or as needed ad hoc) and adjust group coverage targets peak night guidance for space allocation and GRC targets
• Interact effectively with hotel colleagues