Novotel Melbourne Preston (VIC) is located in the Melbourne's vibrant inner north, 20 minutes from Melbourne Airport and close to the CBD. Boasting a freshly refurbished lobby, 383 hotel rooms, restaurant and cafe, with one of the largest conference and events facilities within the Melbourne portfolio.

Novotel Barossa Valley Resort (SA) is centrally located in the Barossa Valley wine-producing region 78km northeast of Adelaide, in South Australia. The hotel comprises of 140 hotel rooms, onsite Restaurant, Meetings & Events spaces and well-being facilities.

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The role will include (but not limited to): 

• Work closely with the hotel General Managers and Regional Commercial team to maximise revenue generation across the two properties; Novotel Melbourne Preston and Novotel Barossa Valley Resort.
• Hybrid work arrangement; based in either Victoria or South Australia, with some travel required.
• Analyse market and hotel specific trends in order to accurately forecast future demand and apply corresponding strategies;
• Ascertain and implement ideal market mixes for each property
• Drive a revenue management culture across the hotel in order to maximise performance objectives. 
• Managing the distribution of hotel inventory to ensure maximum occupancy of the hotel by maintaining accurate rooms inventory control systems
• Managing all aspects of competitor intelligence; pricing; management of room inventory and yield; distribution channels, market segment mix; acceptance/denial of major group bookings
• Preparing Budgets & Business Plans, Reporting and actively participating in Owners Meetings

• A minimum of 2 years’ experience in a similar role; 
• Previous experience using Opera and EzRMS will be highly regarded
• Strong analytical skills and proactive strategic focus;  
• Sales knowledge and an understanding of market segments within the Australian hotel sector
• Drive to achieve and surpass targets at every opportunity; 
• Highly organised and able to manage priorities and
• Exceptional interpersonal skills. 

Benefits and Perks

• Hybrid work arrangement.
• Ongoing career and professional development opportunities.
• Dynamic and flexible role
• Training and career development opportunities locally and worldwide
• Work along-side experienced and dedicated professional hoteliers 
• Global discounts on hotel accommodation & Food and Beverage, including special rates with our partnership brands