Director of Revenue

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Company Description

SO/ Budapest invites you to the front row

SO/ is a coveted collection of hotels rooted in the world of fashion, commanding attention with it’s avant garde design and creative approach to the world of luxury.

SO/ Budapest will open towards the end of 2026 and our search for an experienced Director of Revenue  to join our team and play a crucial part in this successful opening begins.

Located in a prime position overlooking the iconic Chain Bridge and the Danube River, SO/ Budapest Hotel is a bold new addition to the city’s luxury hospitality scene. The hotel features 349 elegantly designed rooms and suites, complemented by a vibrant mix of dining and entertainment experiences. Guests can enjoy an all-day dining restaurant, a show-stopping rooftop bar with panoramic views, and extensive wellness facilities that offer a space for both relaxation and rejuvenation.

Designed with both leisure and business travellers in mind, the hotel also boasts state-of-the-art MICE facilities, making it a key destination for events, meetings, and social gatherings in the heart of the city.

Job Description

What you’ll do…

·  Lead and execute the revenue strategy, developing and implementing commercial plans in partnership with the General Manager and commercial teams to drive sustainable revenue growth across all segments.
·  Take full accountability for achieving room revenue and profitability targets, including Budget, Forecast, RevPAR Index and market share performance.
·  Chair and lead the weekly revenue strategy meeting, aligning revenue, sales and marketing activity while ensuring decisions support operational delivery and profit optimisation.
·  Oversee forecasting, budgeting and ongoing performance analysis, delivering accurate weekly, monthly and annual reporting with clear insight into pace, segmentation, channel mix and market trends.
·  Optimise distribution and channel strategy, including OTA partnerships, pricing, inventory management and system configuration, ensuring alignment with group standards and commercial objectives.
·  Monitor competitor activity, market demand drivers and new developments, proactively adjusting pricing and strategy to maximise share across Mind Share, Market Share and Channel Share.
·  Support regional properties with revenue processes, systems and strategic guidance, ensuring consistency, capability development and commercial rigour across the portfolio.

Qualifications

What we’re looking for…

·  A strong Revenue lead with local and/or international experience in a similar role preferably within a luxury and/or lifestyle environment.
·  Ideally you will have previous pre-opening experience.
·  You must be technically skilled with a strong understanding of systems and hotel operations. Opera Cloud or V5, IDeaS G3 RMS, and Travelclick CRS experience is preferred
·  You are comfortable handling all commercial aspects and able to strike the balance between commercial decisions and doing what’s right for the brand.
·  You are comfortable with the strategic as well as day to day detail.
·  You are an excellent relationship builder, with previous experience of owner relationships.
·  You are an excellent relationship builder, confident in working with other teams and leaders; you’re passionate about what we can achieve together.
·  You want to question the norm and create change by doing things differently.
·  You’re grounded, we leave our egos at the door and approach everything with an open mind.

 

Additional Information

What's in it for you...

·  The opportunity to launch an exciting new hospitality concept in Budapest and have a real impact on its success.
·  Join an innovative, fast-growing, international group that’s committed to not just building new hotels but building a global brand.
·  The chance to challenge the norm and work in an environment that is both creative and rewarding.
·  Become part of a team that’s very passionate about creating great hospitality experiences and building a portfolio of brands.
·  A competitive package and plenty of opportunity for development.