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Revenue Manager at Sarova Whitesands Beach Resort & Spa

Sarova Whitesands Beach Resort & Spa is seeking an exceptional Revenue Manager to join the team.

Why This Role Matters

This is a chance to lead pricing, inventory, distribution, and commercial performance at a leading Kenyan hospitality destination. We’re seeking a data-driven Revenue Manager to drive demand, grow revenue, protect rate integrity and maximize profit across rooms, conferences and banqueting.

If you thrive on market insights and fast-paced commercial strategy, this role lets you make a direct impact on revenue performance.

What Makes This Opportunity Exciting

You will play a central role in shaping commercial strategy, influencing business decisions, and driving revenue growth across a flagship resort operation. This is a high-visibility position for a results-focused leader who wants to combine analytical strength with real business impact.

What You Will Own

1. Lead Revenue Strategy

• Build and execute bold pricing strategies for rooms and banqueting that increase demand, strengthen yield, and drive profitable market share.
• Own the numbers that matter, including RevPAR, ADR, Occupancy, TrevPAR, and banquet yield, and turn performance data into decisive commercial action.
• Read the market with confidence by tracking booking pace, pickup, and competitive movement to seize revenue opportunities ahead of the curve.
• Lead focused revenue review conversations that align strategy, pace decision-making, and keep the business pointed toward growth.

2. Maximize Inventory and Yield

• Take full control of room, conference and banquet inventory to ensure every space is positioned to deliver maximum commercial return.
• Protect revenue by balancing availability, capacity and demand so high-value opportunities are never missed.
• Apply smart yield principles to event and banquet business through dynamic pricing, minimum spends, and demand-based selling.
• Optimize space allocation to prioritize the business mix that generates the strongest revenue contribution.

3. Accelerate Commercial Performance

• Drive a culture of revenue performance by championing commercial discipline and leading strategies that deliver visible top-line and bottom-line results.
• Challenge low-value business and push for decisions that protect profitability, strengthen yield, and improve overall revenue quality.
• Work hand in hand with Sales, Marketing and Operations to convert demand into revenue and turn opportunity into performance.
• Unlock incremental income through upselling, cross-selling, packaging, and targeted commercial initiatives.

4. Optimize Distribution and Channels

• Design a high-performing channel mix across direct, OTA, GDS, corporate, and group segments to maximize contribution and reduce revenue leakage.
• Protect pricing power by maintaining rate integrity and parity across every distribution touchpoint.
• Partner with Head Office on digital and e-commerce strategies that strengthen direct booking performance and commercial reach.

5. Turn Forecasts into Action

• Deliver accurate forecasts for rooms and banqueting that guide fast, confident, and commercially sound decisions.
• Spot risks early, capture upside quickly, and keep performance ahead of budget and forecast expectations.
• Translate complex data into clear commercial insight for Head Office and the Unit GM, enabling smarter action across the business.

6. Influence Across the Business

• Influence key stakeholders across the resort by building trusted partnerships with the Unit GM, departmental heads, Sales & Marketing, Reservations, and Front Office teams.
• Provide strong commercial direction that keeps teams aligned, performance-focused, and committed to revenue growth.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• RevPAR Index (RGI)
• ADR growth vs. comp set
• Occupancy vs. budget
• Banquet revenue per available square meter / seat
• Space utilization efficiency
• Forecast accuracy
• Channel mix optimization (Direct vs. OTA vs. GDS)

Who You Are

• Strong commercial instinct with a passion for results and growth.
• Confidence and credibility to influence senior stakeholders and drive decisive action.
• Advanced analytical capability, including demand forecasting and pricing strategy development.
• Strong understanding of hotel distribution systems, including OTAs, GDS, and CRS platforms.
• Demonstrated ability to manage both rooms and MICE/event revenue streams successfully.
• Excellent negotiation, judgment, and decision-making skills.

What You Need to Succeed

• Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality, Business, Finance, or a related field.
• At least 2 years’ experience in Revenue Management, ideally within a resort or large-scale hospitality operation.
• Proven experience managing both rooms and banquet or conference revenue streams.
• Hands-on familiarity with revenue systems, including RMS, PMS, and channel managers.

How to Apply

Send your professional profile to: SWBR-HRTeam@sarovahotels.com Application Deadline: 9th June 2026

Location: Mombasa, Kenya

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Apply now via: ✉️ erecruit@sarovahotels.com

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Management Trainees at Sarova Hotels

MANAGEMENT TRAINEES

Sarova Hotels is a leading hotel group in Kenya. We are excited to announce that we are looking for passionate individuals to join our dynamic Management Trainee Program, which is designed to develop the next generation of hospitality leaders.

PROGRAM DETAILS:

• The Sarova Hotels Management Trainee program is a two-year training with immersive learning, invaluable skills and insights. The successful candidates will gain:
• Comprehensive training: Rotate through all hotel departments and travel to various Sarova Hotels, Resorts and Lodges.
• Expert Mentorship: Learn from seasoned industry professionals who are eager to share their knowledge
• Hands-on Experience: Be at the heart of guest service, hotel operations and people management
• Career Growth: Fast track your career with ready opportunities at the end of the training upon successful evaluation

PERSON SPECIFICATION:

• Bachelor’s degree in hospitality management, tourism or a relevant field
• At least one year of experience working in a 3-5-star hotel
• Strong analytical, communication and interpersonal skills
• A passion for delivering exceptional guest experiences
• Ability to work in a progressive, fast-paced environment
• Leadership potential and a drive to succeed
• Flexibility to travel as needed

How To Apply

If you are looking to soar in the hospitality industry and you meet the above requirements, please send your resume and cover letter to erecruit@sarovahotels.com by 4th May 2025.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Sarova Hotels is an equal opportunity employer that offers employees a challenging and dynamic work environment that fosters personal and professional growth.