Revenue Manager for Cape Town Hospitality and Property Group
ZDS Recruit · Cape Town, Western Cape
Overview
A dynamic hospitality and property group in Cape Town is hiring an experienced Revenue Manager to drive revenue growth across a growing portfolio of short and long term accommodation. You will lead pricing, distribution and forecasting while working with a collaborative team. This is a permanent full time role offering R45,000 per month for a commercially minded professional with at least five years of hospitality revenue experience.
About the role
Our client, a fast growing hospitality and property group in Cape Town, needs a Revenue Manager to take charge of revenue performance across its expanding portfolio. You will be the key person translating booking data, market trends and competitor pricing into smart commercial decisions that maximise occupancy and profitability.
What you will be doing
- Building and rolling out revenue management strategies for multiple properties
- Managing room rates, pricing structures, inventory and distribution channels
- Analysing occupancy trends, booking patterns and market demand
- Preparing revenue forecasts, budgets and performance reports
- Optimising revenue through yield management and market segmentation
- Overseeing OTA platforms, booking engines and revenue systems
- Running weekly revenue strategy meetings with Sales, Marketing, Reservations and Operations
- Supporting the onboarding of new properties onto booking platforms
- Leading and developing team members to drive accountability
This is an urgent appointment, so suitable candidates will be considered immediately.
Requirements
- Minimum 5 years experience in hospitality, hotels, resorts or short term rental environments
- At least 2 years management experience
- Proven revenue management experience, preferably across multiple properties
- Strong understanding of hospitality pricing, revenue optimisation, forecasting and occupancy management
- Experience managing OTAs, booking platforms and electronic distribution systems
- Strong financial acumen, analytical ability and advanced Excel skills
- Knowledge of hospitality systems such as Protel, SiteMinder and NightsBridge
- Understanding of the Cape Town hospitality and accommodation market
- Must currently reside in Cape Town and have reliable own transport
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement revenue management strategies across multiple properties
- Manage room rates, pricing structures, inventory and distribution channels
- Analyse occupancy trends, booking patterns, market demand and competitor pricing
- Prepare revenue forecasts, budgets and performance reports
- Optimise revenue through yield management, market segmentation and distribution strategies
- Oversee OTA platforms, booking engines and revenue management systems
- Monitor booking pace, lead times, occupancy levels and revenue performance against budget
- Identify opportunities to increase direct bookings and improve overall profitability
- Facilitate weekly revenue strategy meetings and collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Reservations and Operations teams
- Manage revenue performance across short term rentals and long term accommodation inventory
- Support the onboarding of new properties onto booking and distribution platforms
- Lead, motivate and develop team members while driving accountability and continuous improvement
Job details
- Organisation
- ZDS Recruit
- Location
- Cape Town, Western Cape
- Job type
- Full time
- Experience level
- Senior (5+ years)
- Salary
- R45k per month / monthly
- Category
- Hospitality & Tourism
- Application Method
- Apply online
Success Guide
If you are applying for this Revenue Manager role, make sure your CV clearly shows your hospitality revenue management experience, especially the number of properties you have handled and the systems you know like Protel, SiteMinder or NightsBridge.
Because the client wants someone based in Cape Town with their own transport, mention your location and that you have a reliable vehicle. In your interview, be ready to talk through real examples of how you improved occupancy or revenue. Numbers and results speak louder than duties.
This is a senior role, so highlight your leadership experience and how you have worked with sales, marketing and reservations teams. Good luck!
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