Born in Dubai, Rove Hotels is a joint venture between Dubai Holding and Emaar Properties PJSC. Rove hotels is an award-winning lifestyle hotel brand, offering well designed hotels in connected locations. Designed for the traveller who likes to explore without borders, receive fuss-free service and some touches of local culture. Rove Hotels defines a new niche in the ever-evolving global hospitality sector.

At Rove Hotels we create exciting adventures and memorable experiences. This is who we are Rovesters (thats you!) who guide our Rovers (our guests) to explore without borders. We live, breath and reach out in a fun and casual yet professional approach, driven and inspired daily by our Roveprint the Rove Brand DNA!

About the Role:

The main purpose of this role is managing and optimizing electronic distribution networks across all Rove hotels. Assistant E Distribution Manager collaborates with the revenue team and other stakeholders to ensure effective e-distribution management, revenue optimization, and market competitiveness of Rove hotels.

Key Accountabilities & Activities:

Distribution Channel Management

Assist in the management and optimization of Rove hotel's presence across many electronic distribution channels, such as online travel agencies (OTAs), global distribution systems (GDS), metasearch engines, B2B channel setup and maintenance and direct booking channels.

Ensure Rove hotel's visibility and competitiveness on global platforms and make strategic conclusions about inventory allocation and price. This includes maintaining a parity score of 80% on Fornova.

Assist in the management and optimization of room inventory and rates across the IBUs of Rove hotels.Monitor availability, rates, and restrictions on distribution channels to ensure accurate and competitive pricing, room allocations, and inventory control.

Manage and ensure optimum utilization of e-distribution platforms and technologies such as channel managers, revenue management systems, and online booking engines.

Ensure content score across all contracted platforms is at 100%.Ensure all distribution channels have accurate and up-to-date content, prices, and availability.

Keep up with industry trends, new distribution technologies, and distribution channel changes.

Performance Analysis

Analyse the performance of various distribution channels to find ways to boost income and maximize bookings.Monitoring key performance indicators (KPIs) for each property in the cluster, including as occupancy rates, average day rate (ADR), revenue, and conversion rates.

Assist in the development and implementation of successful rate strategies based on market demand, competitor analysis, and revenue management principles for each property.

Setting pricing tiers, discounts, packages, and promotions in order to maximize income and occupancy.

Communication and Coordination

Work with the sales and marketing teams to ensure that e-distribution strategies are in sync with overall sales and marketing efforts.

Coordinating promotional efforts, optimizing channel mix, and offering information on market dynamics and e-distribution consequences.

Training and Support

Create and implement training programs for the hotel's e-distribution team, which includes reservations agents, front desk workers, and other key individuals.

Conduct hands-on training on e-distribution systems and tools used by hotels, including channel managers, revenue management systems, and online booking systems.

Address any technical issues or difficulties with e-distribution platforms, connectivity, or data synchronization.

Required Skills & Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in hospitality management, business administration, marketing, or a related field

Diploma or certification related to e-distribution, revenue management, and marketing.

Typical Experience

2-3 year to experience in working with distribution systems, online travel agencies (OTAs), global distribution systems (GDS), and other electronic distribution channels.

Previous experience in e-distribution, revenue management, or digital marketing

Job-Specific Knowledge & Skills

Strong knowledge of electronic distribution channels, online booking systems, and revenue management principles is essential.

Familiarity with channel management tools, online travel agency extranets, and GDS platforms is important.Familiarity with Travelclick CRS system will be a plus.

Knowledge of reservation systems, property management systems (PMS), and customer relationship management (CRM) systems is valuable.

Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, are essential.