Revenue Manager
Do you have a talent for Revenue Management within a Conference & Events setting?
We have a new opening for a Revenue Manager to join our team to support the De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms in Covent Garden, London.
As the Revenue Manager for our city-centre events venue you will have responsibility for over £15m turnover. With a mix of conference and leisure events, you will define, implement and measure the pricing strategy for our meeting and event spaces and all other revenue generating areas. You will provide regular forecasts, business reports and participate in the preparation of annual budgets, working closely with the General Manager, Director of Sales and our experienced Group Director of Revenue. You will also work closely with our Director of Meetings & Events who oversees the sales office team, to drive sales and standards of service for positive revenue growth.
This is a full-time role which will involve working on site from Monday to Friday.
Your Skills & Experience:
1. You will have experience of Revenue Management within a Conference & Events-focused hotel or venue, with experience of pricing, forecasting and business reporting.
2. You will be comfortable presenting commercial updates to all levels of the organisation.
3. You will be confident interpreting and analysing data using Microsoft Excel.
4. You can demonstrate a readiness to make decisions, take initiative and originate action to solve difficult problems.
5. Experience of using Opera Cloud (PMS) & Venue Performance would be a distinct advantage.
6. You enjoy working with people and supporting a team to learn and develop their knowledge and skills.
Benefits:
The Pay & Benefits:
At De Vere we pay attention to the thoughtful details that inspire the loyalty of our permanent colleagues.
That’s why we are proud to offer the following benefits for the role of Revenue Manager.
7. £55k per year plus bonus Incentive Scheme with the opportunity to earn up to 20% of salary based on business performance
8. BUPA Private Medical Insurance plus discounted family memberships
9. Enhanced Company Pension Scheme
10. Free meals in our colleague dining facilities
11. 33 days holiday each year from day one of your employment
12. We believe in celebrating your special moments too, which is why we offer an extra paid day off for your birthday, along with a £20 love to shop voucher.
13. As a token of our gratitude for your loyalty, we'll treat you to an annual complimentary 2-night stay with dinner in a De Vere property of your choice, plus additional monetary rewards for reaching long service milestones.
14. Discover exclusive perks with our £50 colleague rates for overnight stays at De Vere properties, accompanied by a fantastic 50% discount on Food & Beverage.
15. Explore our Exclusively Yours Benefits portal, unlocking hundreds of discounts on retail, travel, and leisure activities.
16. We are committed to your growth and offer excellent career progression opportunities, including access to our Apprenticeship programmes and study support.
17. Take advantage of our Employee Assistance Programme, Hospitality Action, providing 24/7 health and wellbeing support, including free counselling.
18. Gain peace of mind with our Company Life Assurance scheme, ensuring financial security for your loved ones.
19. We value your hard work and recognise your achievements through our monthly colleague recognition programme, You Are DeVere, culminating in an exciting annual colleague recognition event.
20. Join a supportive team that knows how to have fun with regular team appreciation events, including memorable Christmas and Summer parties.