Engineering Manager

Company Description

Job Purpose

This position is responsible for the planning and management of the overall sales and marketing of the hotel to achieve optimal occupancy, maximizing revenue, and meeting/exceeding hotel profit objectives.

Reporting to General Manager

Primary Responsibilities

Business Performance

• Prepare, implement and compile data for the strategic sales plan, monthly reporting, annual goals, sales and marketing budget, forecasts and other reports as directed/required

• Analyze monthly P&L and month-end reports, identify deviation from business plan goals

• Work with Finance and team in preparation and management of the department’s budget and financial forecasts

• Participate in management meetings to review progress towards achievement of business plan goals and develop the annual business plan related for the department

Sales & Marketing

• Conduct daily briefing with department on current key activities

• Direct and manage all group, transient, and catering/banquet sales activities to maximize revenue for the hotel

• Survey, review and analyze competition, market trends, customer needs and comments in order to be proactive and adapt with business intelligence

• Determine the effectiveness of existing programs and develop new strategies

• Manage/direct all advertising, public relations and promotional activities in conjunction with corporate marketing and public relations departments

• Actively participates in sales presentations, property tours and customer meetings

• Evaluate changes in guest needs, the guest mix and competitive set, to recommend appropriate product/service and operational changes as necessary

• Participate in community and professional organizations to maintain high visibility and promote a positive image

Team Management

• Interview, select and recruit direct reports

• Identify and develop team members with potential

• Conduct performance review and manages performance issues that arise within the management team

• Constantly monitor team members performance, attitude and degree of professionalism

• Work with Talent & Culture function to ensure appropriate hiring, training, motivating, coaching, counseling and development of team members according to the changing needs of the business

• Conduct monthly departmental meetings

Other Responsibilities

• Be fully conversant with hotel fire & life safety/emergency procedures

• Attend all briefings, meetings and trainings as assigned by management

• Maintain a high standard of personal appearance and hygiene at all times

• Be aware of the hotel fire & life safety/emergency procedures

• Perform other reasonable duties assigned by the assigned by the Management

Main Complexity/Critical issues in the Job

Study, analyze and interpret complex activities and/or information in order to improve strategies or develop new approaches.

Span of Control

Amount

Budget responsibilities

Revenue responsibilities

Headcount

Profile

Knowledge and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree from a reputable hospitality school
• Minimum 5 years of Sales management experience or at least 2 years of experience in a similar capacity with proven records
• High degree of professionalism with strong understanding of global markets and business acumen
• Excellent reading, writing and oral proficiency in English language
• Proficient in MS Excel, Word, & PowerPoint

Competencies

• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills
• Excellent communication and customer contact skills
• Results and service oriented with an eye for details
• Ability to multi-task, work well in stressful & high-pressure situations
• A team player & builder
• A motivator & self-starter

Well-presented and professionally groomed at all times

Key Interactions

Internally

• Finance
• Front Office
• F&B
• General Administration
• Kitchen
• Talent & Culture

Externally

• Guests
• Visitors
• Reporters/Journalists

Job Description

• Ensure that all team members are properly trained and have the tools and equipment needed to effectively carry out their respective job duties

• Educate/train team members on current safety issues to ensure compliance with all local laws and safety regulations

• Work with Design and Construction team, engineers, and/or outside architects regarding renovations and other such projects; contact contractors for bids and meet with appropriate construction supervisors

• Supervise the maintenance and of repair the interiorand exterior of buildings, hotel rooms and contents

• Ensure the execution and achievement of the hotel's preventive maintenance program

• Establish and maintain procedures with regards to the security and replenishment of the hotel’s inventory and assets, such as (not limited to) tools, supplies, equipment, furniture, televisions etc.

• May be responsible for determining the security requirements necessary to ensure that hotel property, employees, guests and patrons are protected against theft, crime, and other hazards, and/or manage the relationship with a third party security firm contracted for such purposes

• Monitor budget and control expenses within all areas of the department

• Participate in the preparation of the annual departmental operating budget and financial.