Job Description
The Cluster Commercial Director - North Island is responsible for developing a commercial strategy covering all segments and channels to maximize total revenue and profit performance as well as market share penetration of the two hotel properties. You will oversee commercial success of properties in North Island including Hilton Auckland, Hilton Lake Taupo and Doubletree by Hilton Karaka.What will I be doing?You will drive the planning and execution of the commercial strategy and activity by leading the Sales, Reservations, Conference & Events and Marketing teams.You will act as a key business partner to the Cluster General Manager - North Island. You will ensure that the commercial management strategies are set for all revenue streams and that all systems are used to their full potential to yield the highest possible amount of revenue from all available space, whether in Rooms, Meeting Space, or F&B; outlets.You will manage performance, develop and evaluate the commercial team members on the agreed KPI's, whilst working effectively as part of a 4D structure on property. Specifically:Directly accountable for driving the top line budget and forecast by implementing a commercial strategy and business plan through to execution using the Hilton Worldwide Commercial Focus process and all available business tools and intelligence. Deliver as a minimum the budgeted revenues across all revenue streams.
Responsibilities + Skills
3+ years working with departmental financial data to make strategic/tactical decisions.3+ years of experience evaluating and identifying business opportunities for a business.
Education
Experience
Minimum of 3+ year's hospitality/travel industry experience in a senior revenue generating or commercial services role.Minimum 3+ years of experience presenting sales plans, presentations, etc. to senior level executives and constituent groups.
