We Put the World on Vacation

Travel + Leisure Co. is the world’s leading vacation ownership and travel membership company, with a dynamic and growing portfolio of resort, travel club, and lifestyle travel brands. Our dedicated associates help the company achieve its mission to put the world on vacation. Innovation and growth keep our work interesting and fun. Every day is a chance to learn something new and turn vacation inspiration into exceptional experiences for millions of travelers worldwide.

The Rental Distribution Analyst position is responsible for managing the channel distribution of rental inventory and rates for a portfolio of hotels/resorts both domestic and internationally. Analyze competitive price sets and market demand with the goal to interpret trends to maximize top line revenue and sales leads while balancing the need for occupancy at each resort. Ensure that the optimal pricing and distribution strategy is achieved across all sales channels. Evaluate channel production to determine best distribution opportunities and adjust rates based on market trends, demand, and internal/external reporting. Use booking trends and availability to recommend monthly forecasting adjustments. Set up new properties for rental on all systems, including rates, restrictions, availability, and content. Collaborate with rental sales and marketing teams to determine and expand promotions and campaigns. Optimize current and new distribution channels for optimal performance.

How You'll Shine:

Sales and Inventory Distribution

• Review current and historical booking pace, pricing strategies, inventory, and occupancy for each hotel/resort within the designated portfolio.  
• Communicate and collaborate with partners weekly in revenue strategy calls/emails/etc. that includes, hotel/resort team, sales/marketing, senior leadership teams, and internal/external partners detailing availability, pricing and distribution, promotional strategies, etc.
• Determine proper rate positioning and inventory relative to the competition for each resort to achieve budgeted goals such as but not limited to revenue, ADR, and room nights.
• Determine the optimal distribution channel mix to not only maximize revenue and profitability but to also bring potential guest prospects for our timeshare product as it is needed. Manage strategy for third party distribution with efforts to try to get higher conversion from lower cost channels.
• Ensure rate parity is maintained across all distribution channels.
• Maintain current market knowledge for competitors, special events affecting demand and seasonal strategies.
• Research and troubleshoot as needed for matters related to system update errors, parity, functionality, configuration, etc.

Budgeting and Forecasting

• Collaborate on annual budget process, pricing structure and seasonal demand calendar.
• Utilize historical and current bookings trends to forecast at a minimum rolling 7-month period monthly.
• Participate in weekly pricing reviews with manager and apply rate changes.

Partner with other departments

• Partner with Inventory Management/Resort Team for allocation opportunities.
• Work with marketing to implement seasonal campaigns and ad hoc promotional opportunities.
• Coordinate with resort and admin teams for changes to reservation fulfillment.

What You'll Bring:

• 4-year degree in Finance, Business Management, or related field
• 3 years of Resort Operations, Pricing or Revenue Management experience (Unless there is a legal requirement, experience will be accepted for the education requirement.)
• Ability to work independently, be resourceful and take initiative.
• Familiarity with the timeshare and/or hospitality industries.
• Strong ability to adapt communication style to various audiences (internal/external).
• Strong analytical approach to problem solving.
• Must be able to effectively cope with change and shift gears comfortably.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office 365 applications. Excel (Required).
• Familiarity with channel manager applications. Amadeus iHotelier Suite/Configuration Tool/Revenue Strategy 360, RateGain (Navigator) and Sabre SynXis Central Reservation System (Preferred).
• Third Party Extranets such as Expedia Partner Central, Booking.com, Agoda, Hotelbeds etc.
• Familiarity with property management systems such as Opera (Cloud)
• Familiarity with a revenue management system (RMS)

How You'll Be Rewarded:

We offer a diverse range of comprehensive health and welfare benefits to associates who work 30 or more hours per week to meet your needs and support you throughout your career with us. Travel + Leisure Co. benefits include:

Note: Temporary and/or seasonal associates are ineligible for Paid Time Off.

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life and accident coverage
• Disability
• Depending on position, paid time off, parental leave and holidays (speak to your recruiter for additional information)
• Wish day paid time to volunteer at an approved organization of your choice
• 401k with employer match (subject to eligibility requirements, including tenure - speak to your recruiter for additional information)
• Legal and identify theft plan
• Voluntary income protection benefits
• Wellness program (subject to provider availability)
• Employee Assistance Program

Where Memories Start with You

Hospitality is at the heart of all we do at Travel + Leisure Co. Here, you’ll find an inclusive environment where we deliver excellence and take time to have fun, celebrate together, and support one another. We're always looking ahead to what’s next and how we can strengthen our business, its neighboring communities, and the customer experience. Join our global team and build a career where memories start with you.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applications will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to MyCareer@travelandleisure.com, including the title and location of the position for which you are applying.