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Viceroy Hotels & Resorts offers a fresh take on hospitality, centered on the richness of experiences and cultural connection. A leader in modern luxury, Viceroy is committed to creating unique, immersive experiences that allow guests to craft unforgettable narratives rooted in the authenticity of each destination. Viceroy’s portfolio of hotels and resorts can be found in a diverse array of breathtaking and inspiring locations including Los Cabos, Santa Monica, Chicago, Riviera Maya, Kopaonik, Snowmass, Washington D.C., St. Lucia, and Portugal’s Algarve, with a forthcoming resort in Sun Valley, Idaho slated to open in summer 2026.
Location:
Hyatt Centric Santa Monica
Overview:
We are seeking an accomplished Area Director of Revenue Management to join the Hyatt Centric Delfina and Viceroy Santa Monica team.
As a member of the Executive Committee, this role champions and implements market strategies that deliver products and services that meet or exceed the needs and expectations of our target guests and property colleagues.
The Area Director of Revenue Management is responsible for identifying and maximizing revenue opportunities across transient, group, and contracted business, while recommending and maintaining pricing, positioning, and inventory controls across all channels. The role also leads forecasting, opportunity analysis, and the processes that maximize revenue and profit from existing and future demand.
Responsibilities:
Pricing, Inventory, and Channel Management
- Establish pricing levels across all segments and room types; own daily pricing and inventory processes.
- Set and manage yield controls and rate restrictions to maximize revenue across all distribution channels.
- Ensure all distribution channels have accurate content, rate loading, and inventory maintenance; conduct audits to confirm sell strategy is correctly applied in all channels.
- Monitor and analyze competitors daily and weekly through shop reports and online sources to identify selling strategies and market trends.
- Develop and maintain relationships with OTA market managers and other local revenue leaders to optimize opportunity and share best practices.
- Maintain accurate reservations system information; oversee the maintenance of systems that support revenue management, including CRS, RMS, PMS, and Sales and Catering platforms.
Forecasting, Budgeting, and Performance Management
- Build and maintain accurate short- and long-term forecasts, including weekly forecasts, 30-60-90 day forecasts, in-month updates, and full-year outlooks.
- Develop room revenue forecasts using macro and microeconomic variables, local demand generators, and unconstrained demand analysis to determine optimal business mix.
- Lead the annual budgeting and pricing process; prepare the annual rooms revenue budget.
- Lead annual STR Index goal setting; monitor RevPAR index and provide weekly and monthly performance analysis.
- Accountable for forecast accuracy and clear communication of trends, risks, and opportunities to stakeholders.
Group, Contract, and Sales Strategy Support
- Oversee evaluation of all contracted opportunities (group, wholesale, corporate negotiated) in partnership with Sales, enabling speed of response while maximizing profitability.
- Maintain group pickup and cutoff reporting; communicate with Sales on upcoming cutoff dates, pickup pacing, and strategy adjustments.
- Establish and communicate sales strategy for day, week, month, and rolling 12 months, and ensure strategy changes are reflected in calendars and sales tools.
Reporting, Meetings, and Stakeholder Communication
- Prepare and analyze market segmentation, production, source contribution, pickup, and pace reports to support decision-making.
- Lead weekly revenue strategy and revenue management meetings; prepare required reporting for related meetings and forums.
- Prepare monthly and or quarterly presentations for ownership and senior stakeholders.
- Communicate brand initiatives, demand insights, and market analyses to hotel leadership and cross-functional teams.
- Monitor occupancy fluctuations and communicate with operational leaders to support staffing efficiency and service delivery.
- Review daily performance and the daily flash report for accuracy; analyze actual results versus potential and summarize key takeaways for business review meetings.
Team Leadership and Professional Standards
- Actively develop and coach team members, ensuring opportunities to grow revenue management and leadership skills through training, mentorship, and industry engagement.
- Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information and operate with strong attention to detail and follow-through.
- Approach all guest and colleague interactions with professionalism, courtesy, and a service-oriented mindset.
- Perform other duties as requested by management in support of business needs.
Digital and Distribution Support
- Partner with marketing and distribution stakeholders on revenue-driving initiatives such as paid search, email campaigns, and advertising programs where applicable.
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
- Strong analytical capability with the ability to interpret complex data from multiple sources and translate insights into clear actions.
- Advanced Excel skills (macros preferred), and proficiency with Microsoft Word and PowerPoint.
- Deep familiarity with hotel performance and market intelligence tools, including STR and platforms such as Agency360, Demand360, and OTA insight tools.
- Working knowledge of third-party extranet sites and distribution systems; disciplined approach to accuracy and controls.
- Ability to present ideas and recommendations in a concise, well-organized way, including experience with ownership presentations.
- Effective ability to supervise, motivate, and develop teams; strong collaboration across Sales, Marketing, Operations, and Finance.
Systems Experience- candidates without prior Hyatt experience will not be considered.
- Synxis CRS required.
- Opera PMS required.
- IDeaS RMS preferred.
- Delphi FDC and Lanyon preferred.
- Hyatt Reserve & RMT required.
- Hyatt Envision required.
QUALIFICATIONS
Qualification Standards
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Hotel and Restaurant Management, or related field preferred.
- Minimum 4 years of revenue management experience in a hotel environment; 5 or more years of progressive experience preferred.
- Proven track record of delivering strong commercial results and innovative, market-leading strategies.
- Ability to work quickly and effectively in a high-pressure environment; excellent time management skills.
- Clear verbal and written communication skills, strong attention to detail, and consistent follow up.
Physical Requirements
- Flexible schedule and extended hours may be required, including during peak business periods.
- Light work: exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and up to 10 pounds of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.
General Requirements
- Maintain regular attendance in compliance with property standards and scheduling needs.
- Maintain high standards of professional appearance and grooming, including wearing a name tag when required.
- Effectively listen to, understand, and clarify concerns raised by guests and colleagues.
- Multi-task and prioritize competing deadlines and departmental functions.
- Support safe and efficient hotel operations by complying with policies and procedures.
INTRODUCTION
Viceroy Hotels & Resorts offers a fresh take on hospitality, centered on the richness of experiences and cultural connection. A leader in modern luxury, Viceroy is committed to creating unique, immersive experiences that allow guests to craft unforgettable narratives rooted in the authenticity of each destination. Viceroy’s portfolio of hotels and resorts can be found in a diverse array of breathtaking and inspiring locations including Los Cabos, Santa Monica, Chicago, Riviera Maya, Kopaonik, Snowmass, Washington D.C., St. Lucia, and Portugal’s Algarve, with a forthcoming resort in Sun Valley, Idaho slated to open in summer 2026.
Location:
Hyatt Centric Santa Monica
Overview:
We are seeking an accomplished Area Director of Revenue Management to join the Hyatt Centric Delfina and Viceroy Santa Monica team.
As a member of the Executive Committee, this role champions and implements market strategies that deliver products and services that meet or exceed the needs and expectations of our target guests and property colleagues.
The Area Director of Revenue Management is responsible for identifying and maximizing revenue opportunities across transient, group, and contracted business, while recommending and maintaining pricing, positioning, and inventory controls across all channels. The role also leads forecasting, opportunity analysis, and the processes that maximize revenue and profit from existing and future demand.
Responsibilities:
Pricing, Inventory, and Channel Management
- Establish pricing levels across all segments and room types; own daily pricing and inventory processes.
- Set and manage yield controls and rate restrictions to maximize revenue across all distribution channels.
- Ensure all distribution channels have accurate content, rate loading, and inventory maintenance; conduct audits to confirm sell strategy is correctly applied in all channels.
- Monitor and analyze competitors daily and weekly through shop reports and online sources to identify selling strategies and market trends.
- Develop and maintain relationships with OTA market managers and other local revenue leaders to optimize opportunity and share best practices.
- Maintain accurate reservations system information; oversee the maintenance of systems that support revenue management, including CRS, RMS, PMS, and Sales and Catering platforms.
Forecasting, Budgeting, and Performance Management
- Build and maintain accurate short- and long-term forecasts, including weekly forecasts, 30-60-90 day forecasts, in-month updates, and full-year outlooks.
- Develop room revenue forecasts using macro and microeconomic variables, local demand generators, and unconstrained demand analysis to determine optimal business mix.
- Lead the annual budgeting and pricing process; prepare the annual rooms revenue budget.
- Lead annual STR Index goal setting; monitor RevPAR index and provide weekly and monthly performance analysis.
- Accountable for forecast accuracy and clear communication of trends, risks, and opportunities to stakeholders.
Group, Contract, and Sales Strategy Support
- Oversee evaluation of all contracted opportunities (group, wholesale, corporate negotiated) in partnership with Sales, enabling speed of response while maximizing profitability.
- Maintain group pickup and cutoff reporting; communicate with Sales on upcoming cutoff dates, pickup pacing, and strategy adjustments.
- Establish and communicate sales strategy for day, week, month, and rolling 12 months, and ensure strategy changes are reflected in calendars and sales tools.
Reporting, Meetings, and Stakeholder Communication
- Prepare and analyze market segmentation, production, source contribution, pickup, and pace reports to support decision-making.
- Lead weekly revenue strategy and revenue management meetings; prepare required reporting for related meetings and forums.
- Prepare monthly and or quarterly presentations for ownership and senior stakeholders.
- Communicate brand initiatives, demand insights, and market analyses to hotel leadership and cross-functional teams.
- Monitor occupancy fluctuations and communicate with operational leaders to support staffing efficiency and service delivery.
- Review daily performance and the daily flash report for accuracy; analyze actual results versus potential and summarize key takeaways for business review meetings.
Team Leadership and Professional Standards
- Actively develop and coach team members, ensuring opportunities to grow revenue management and leadership skills through training, mentorship, and industry engagement.
- Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information and operate with strong attention to detail and follow-through.
- Approach all guest and colleague interactions with professionalism, courtesy, and a service-oriented mindset.
- Perform other duties as requested by management in support of business needs.
Digital and Distribution Support
- Partner with marketing and distribution stakeholders on revenue-driving initiatives such as paid search, email campaigns, and advertising programs where applicable.
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
- Strong analytical capability with the ability to interpret complex data from multiple sources and translate insights into clear actions.
- Advanced Excel skills (macros preferred), and proficiency with Microsoft Word and PowerPoint.
- Deep familiarity with hotel performance and market intelligence tools, including STR and platforms such as Agency360, Demand360, and OTA insight tools.
- Working knowledge of third-party extranet sites and distribution systems; disciplined approach to accuracy and controls.
- Ability to present ideas and recommendations in a concise, well-organized way, including experience with ownership presentations.
- Effective ability to supervise, motivate, and develop teams; strong collaboration across Sales, Marketing, Operations, and Finance.
Systems Experience- candidates without prior Hyatt experience will not be considered.
- Synxis CRS required.
- Opera PMS required.
- IDeaS RMS preferred.
- Delphi FDC and Lanyon preferred.
- Hyatt Reserve & RMT required.
- Hyatt Envision required.
QUALIFICATIONS
Qualification Standards
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Hotel and Restaurant Management, or related field preferred.
- Minimum 4 years of revenue management experience in a hotel environment; 5 or more years of progressive experience preferred.
- Proven track record of delivering strong commercial results and innovative, market-leading strategies.
- Ability to work quickly and effectively in a high-pressure environment; excellent time management skills.
- Clear verbal and written communication skills, strong attention to detail, and consistent follow up.
Physical Requirements
- Flexible schedule and extended hours may be required, including during peak business periods.
- Light work: exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and up to 10 pounds of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.
General Requirements
- Maintain regular attendance in compliance with property standards and scheduling needs.
- Maintain high standards of professional appearance and grooming, including wearing a name tag when required.
- Effectively listen to, understand, and clarify concerns raised by guests and colleagues.
- Multi-task and prioritize competing deadlines and departmental functions.
- Support safe and efficient hotel operations by complying with policies and procedures.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship as an Area Director
Align your credentials to specialty occupation standards
The E-3 requires your Area Director role to qualify as a specialty occupation. Document that the position requires a bachelor's degree in a specific field, not just any degree, to avoid an LCA or visa challenge at the consulate.
Target multi-unit operators with HR infrastructure
Franchise groups, retail chains, and hospitality operators managing multiple locations regularly file E-3 LCAs for Area Director roles. These employers already understand prevailing wage requirements and the DOL filing process, reducing friction in your offer negotiation.
Search for E-3 sponsorship using Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to find Area Director roles with verified E-3 sponsorship history. Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service also handles your LCA and visa paperwork end-to-end, from DOL certification through consulate appointment.
Negotiate who covers the LCA filing timeline
The DOL must certify your employer's LCA before you can apply at the consulate. Confirm with your employer that they'll submit the LCA promptly after offer acceptance, as delays here push back your entire start date.
Prepare an Australian credential equivalency letter
A three-year Australian bachelor's degree is generally accepted as equivalent to a U.S. four-year degree, but consular officers may request documentation. A credential evaluation from a recognized agency removes this obstacle before your interview.
Bring a detailed job duties letter to your consulate interview
Area Director is a broad title that spans industries. Consular officers scrutinize whether the role genuinely requires a degree. A signed employer letter detailing your specific responsibilities, reporting structure, and required qualifications strengthens your specialty occupation case.
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Find Area Director JobsArea Director E-3 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Area Director jobs with E-3 visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is the recommended way to search, as it surfaces Area Director roles from employers with E-3 sponsorship history. Because E-3 filings are tracked through DOL LCA disclosures, you can identify which employers have actually sponsored this visa type for senior operations and management roles, rather than relying on job postings that rarely mention visa sponsorship explicitly.
How much does it cost to get an E-3 visa?
Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service covers the entire process for $499, including the Labor Condition Application, visa document preparation, and consulate appointment guidance. Traditional immigration lawyers charge $2,000–$5,000+ for the same work. The E-3 has less paperwork than most work visas, so paying thousands for legal help is usually unnecessary.
Does an Area Director role qualify as a specialty occupation for the E-3?
It depends on how the role is defined by the employer. If the job description requires a bachelor's degree in business, management, hospitality, or a related field and involves complex decision-making across multiple locations, it can qualify. Generic titles like Area Manager where any degree is accepted are more vulnerable to consular scrutiny, so your employer's job description language matters significantly.
How does the E-3 visa compare to the H-1B for Area Director roles?
The E-3 has no annual lottery and no cap backlog, so you can apply at any time of year and start as soon as your LCA is certified and your consulate appointment is scheduled. The H-1B requires lottery selection, with results typically in March and work authorization not beginning until October at the earliest. For an Area Director ready to start within months, the E-3 is substantially faster.
Can I change employers or regions while on an E-3 as an Area Director?
Yes, but each new employer must file a fresh LCA with the DOL before you begin work. If your Area Director role expands to cover a new geographic territory under a different legal entity, that may also require a new LCA. You can change employers without leaving the U.S. by filing a change of status, but you cannot begin work until the new LCA is certified and the visa petition is approved.
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