Revenue Manager at Jumia Travel

Responsibilities for the Revenue Manager Job 

• Revenue Manager’s role will be to implement revenue management strategies and processes in our client hotels, in order to optimize and maximize on revenue. In this role, the job holder will spend a lot of time analysing trends in the Hotel industry and contacting Hotel management more often so as to keep the inventory up to date
• We are seeking a suitably qualified Revenue Manager to be based in Nairobi with travel across East Africa.
• Implement revenue management operations, procedures and best practices.
• Act as the overall business development consultant for the hotel manager/owner.
• Challenge and influence hotels to improve on service levels and operational standards.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with all levels of staff at the client hotel.
• Embed a revenue management culture.
• Manage self and tracking progress with Excel spreadsheets/Smart sheets.
• Create trust with all partners
• Build and lead cross-functional teams that are able to anticipate and deliver solutions to client issues.
• Support the Customer Service team

Qualifications for the Revenue Manager Job 

• Undergraduate Degree/Diploma in Business or Hospitality
• Previous Revenue Management/Call Centre experience
• Experience working in the hotel industry or a travel agency will also be an added advantage
• Must be a Kenyan National; fluent in both written and spoken English, Swahili
• Able to develop relationships with 3rd parties and the hotel teams.
• Independent and resourceful
• Strong drive and leadership abilities
• Exceptional organizational skills
• A good understanding of statistics and logic
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Ability to work independently and in a team
• Ability to meet demanding revenue management targets
• Mentality of client service and taking responsibility beyond direct duties. High level of motivation, determination and commitment.