Cluster Revenue Manager
๐ THE MISSION
You are the commercial brain behind two very different hotels ๐โจ โ connecting the dots between Mama Shelter Cape Town & HYDE Johannesburg to turn demand, data and strategy into revenue.
As our Cluster Revenue Manager, youโll be the person making sure weโre selling the right room, to the right guest, at the right time, through the right channel โ and at the right price. ๐ฐ๐ฏ
Youโll work across both properties, balancing commercial strategy with the personality and positioning of each brand. Two hotels, two markets, one sharp revenue strategy. ๐
๐ฅ HEREโS WHAT YOUโLL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR:
- Revenue Driver ๐ฐ๐
Develop and execute revenue strategies across both properties to maximise occupancy, ADR, RevPAR and overall profitability. - Strategy Maker ๐ง ๐ฏ
Build pricing, inventory and distribution strategies based on demand, market conditions, business mix and hotel performance. - Forecasting Pro ๐ฎ๐
Own accurate forecasting, budgeting and business planning, translating data into clear commercial actions. - Pricing Expert ๐ธ
Continuously review rates, restrictions and availability to optimise yield and maximise every revenue opportunity. - Demand Detective ๐๐
Monitor market trends, competitor activity, events, seasonality and demand patterns across Cape Town and Johannesburg. - Distribution Champion ๐๐
Manage channel performance and ensure the right inventory and pricing strategy across OTAs, direct channels, GDS and other distribution platforms. - Commercial Partner ๐ค
Work closely with Sales, Marketing, Reservations and Operations to align commercial priorities and maximise total hotel revenue. - Performance Storyteller ๐๐ฃ๏ธ
Turn complex revenue data into clear insights and recommendations for hotel leadership and key stakeholders. - Opportunity Hunter ๐ฏ
Identify gaps, trends and opportunities across both markets and proactively adjust strategies to capture incremental revenue. - Cluster Collaborator ๐โจ
Bring consistency to the cluster while recognising that Mama Shelter Cape Town and HYDE Johannesburg each have their own positioning, guest profile and commercial opportunities.
โจ MADE FOR YOUโฆ ONLY IF
- You have solid experience in hotel revenue management ๐จ๐
- You understand the full revenue cycle โ from forecasting and pricing to distribution and optimisation ๐ฐ
- Youโre commercially minded and naturally curious about what the numbers are really telling you ๐
- Youโre confident working with data and turning insights into action ๐
- Youโre comfortable challenging assumptions and making recommendations based on facts ๐ก
- You can manage priorities across two properties and different markets ๐
- You build strong relationships and collaborate naturally with Sales, Marketing and Operations ๐ค
- Youโre organised, analytical and comfortable working to deadlines โฐ
- You stay calm under pressure and can adapt quickly when market conditions change โก
- You have the confidence to communicate your strategy and influence senior stakeholders ๐ค
๐ฏ YOUR LITTLE EXTRAS
- Experience working across a cluster or multi-property environment? Big plus! ๐จ๐จ
- Pre-opening or repositioning experience? Even better. ๐๏ธโจ
- Experience in lifestyle, luxury or independent hospitality? Weโd love that. ๐
- Strong knowledge of Cape Town and/or Johannesburg markets? Fantastic. ๐
- You know how to balance commercial discipline with brand personality ๐
- Youโre someone who gets excited by a good forecast, a clever pricing move and watching RevPAR move in the right direction. ๐๐ฅ
WORK AUTHORISATION ๐
- Applicants must already hold valid work rights/work authorisation for South Africa. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Candidates must be legally eligible to work in the country where the role is based.
Next, we're sure you know the tune ๐ถ:
- First melody: โAt Mama, no AI! We review your application in person and take the time to understand your background. ๐ง
- First verse: We organise an initial telephone interview with our People & Culture Team to see if your application fits in with our rhythm. ๐คณ
- Chorus: Once you've passed the phone interview, we'll arrange a remote meeting ๐ป or a meeting at Mama ๐ค to meet the Gang!
- Last verse: Naturally, you'll receive a response from us within two to three weeks at the latest, whether it's a โ๏ธ or a โ๏ธ.