Analyst Channel Distribution

San Manuel Band of Mission Indians•Las Vegas, NV

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This key role will support Revenue Management team the mission is to optimize profits through all revenue streams and channel distribution. Ensure consistent revenue strategies across all channels (including OTA) and all segments. The Analyst Channel Distribution is responsible for monitoring, managing and maintaining group and transient inventories. Manage and evaluate inventory for the hotel to maximize revenue in all areas. The Analyst Channel Distribution will assist in facilitating the maintenance and build out of channel connections to all of property's distribution channels including leisure partners, OTAs, GDS, etc.

Requirements

Must be a quick learner and adapt to a dynamic, fluid working environment
Must be extremely detailed oriented and have a high degree of problem-solving abilities
Minimum of two years in the following Hotel Departments: Hotel Operations, Analytics, Revenue Management, Distribution (maybe a combination of one or multiple departments)
Expert level skills with MS Office Productions and with LMS
Willing to work on developing and managing key relationships across the organization and within clientele
At least 21 years of age
Technical comprehension of managerial applications pertaining to reservations, group reservations and revenue systems.
Experience developing and implementing effective plans to maximize market rooms revenue.
Develops reporting and synthesizes data, insights, and consumer research
Identifies business requirements and collaborates with IT and partners

Nice To Haves

Prior gaming experience is highly recommended

Responsibilities

The Channel and Distribution Analyst will support the Revenue Management team by facilitating maintenance and build out of channel management software connections to all of property's distribution channels including leisure partners, OTAs, GDS, etc.
Drive improvement and optimization across all channels to increase conversion rate and revenue
Ensure consistent revenue strategies across all channels (including OTA) and all segments
Prepare revenue reports by gathering data and providing recommendations alignment with overall revenue and campus strategy
Manage and evaluate inventory for the hotel to maximize revenue in all areas
Set up and facilitate new integration partners to TravelClick, using discretion to ensure optimal, efficient and consistent connections
Independently manage rate parity and availability to distribution channels via TravelClick as well as Travel Agency/Consortia via the GDS
Build out and map new promotions and rate plans as needed based on Leisure 3rd Party & GDS revenue optimization strategies
Primary TravelClick lead and liaison to IT team regarding TravelClick system performance and partner connectivity
Lead potential new product build out, system management, dynamic rate distribution
Identify rate parity issues and perform test bookings on 3rd party engines to ensure consistency across all distribution channels
Complete 3rd party and wholesale account pricing shops in comparison to comp set
Ensure all channels including website are receiving and listing applicable promotions properly
Contribute to the development of the transient and group portion of the hotel's marketing plan
Shop area competitors to evaluate rate pricing, availability and package/promotional options and share any findings
Performs ongoing analysis of segment and offer performance
Effectively use systems (PMS, Duetto, iHotelier, and Delphi) to determine, implement, manage pricing, inventory and selling strategies
Analyze and evaluate data to recognize patterns and trends in market segment mix, inventory and channel production
Provide pricing, inventory and selling strategy recommendations based on analyzed data in
Regularly check distribution channels (GDS, Brand and OTA) for hotel positioning, information accuracy and competitor positioning to coordinate special marketing programs pricing for the resort