Brand Performance Manager, Collection brands - Remote-US

Job Purpose

Manage and improve member value by promoting brand objectives and hotel performance by providing operational consulting, coaching, quality assessments and related property support.  Provides on-going training to investors, owners, management, and staff to support operations and brand culture.  Develops relationships and builds trust as the primary member contact between Best Western International and assigned boutique and upscale properties.

Essential Job Results

• Improves member value by providing brand training, marketing, and related property support. Provides hotel operations consulting services (e.g., revenue management, sales and marketing, property management, brand training, and food & beverage management) to improve property performance.
• Uses all relevant tools and resources to statistically analyze and improve operational success through profitability and guest satisfaction.
• Consistently applies Best Western quality assurance standards by conducting property visits and assessments targeted at improving individual properties and the brand image.  Provides corrective action plans as required.
• Meets established transition deadlines by researching, collaborating, identifying, and evaluating pipeline projects to avoid complications.
• Ensures value and satisfaction by effectively managing varying projects; assists with timely hotel openings, Preopening sales, and ramp up to meet brand growth objectives by managing and/or assisting with the property transition program and brand trainings.
• Communicates brand initiatives by promoting Best Western monitors hotel leadership in their application of brand approaches and guidelines.
• Supports brand initiatives, building value by conducting field-training workshops for investors, owners, management and staff on varied topics with a significant focus on superior customer care.  
• Designs, develops and facilitates onboarding training programs aimed to create and support the boutique brand culture. Provide onsite pre- and post-activation support for new boutique and upscale hotels.
• Contributes to the team effort with timely communication between members and Best Western departments.  Achieves production and budget standards by effectively planning and scheduling property visits and travel.  Ensures a seamless and expedient transition by conducting effective visits to applicant properties.
• Regularly interfaces with senior management.
• Meets financial objectives by preparing annual budgets.

Experience

• Minimum of 5 years hotel General Manager experience or equivalent including at least 2 years of food and beverage management experience.  Strong consideration towards professional training experience; current knowledge of adult learning concepts, content creation, facilitation and training techniques. 
• Expert in hotel operations, food and beverage management, revenue management, hospitality sales and marketing, as well as finance.

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Hospitality Management or related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Skills

• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong presentation/training skills.
•  Certified Hotel Administrator (CHA) strongly preferred.
• Certified Hospitality Trainer (CHT) strongly preferred.
• Ability to attain Best Western Quality Assurance Assessor certification.
• Strong organizational and time management skills. Self-directed 
• Solid ability to coach, develop and influence, inspiring others. 
• Ability to analyze budgets and financial results, and to prepare, facilitate, and conduct business reviews.
• Ability to successfully communicate and interface with executive-level investors, owners, management, and BW senior leadership.

Pay

• The starting salary for this role is estimated to be between $80,300 and $95,000 and is not bonus eligible. . Base pay, however, will be determined based on several factors, which include but are not limited to, applicable skills, work experience, education, business needs and market demands. 

Other Requirements

• May travel up to 90% of work time.
• Valid driver’s license, serviceable automobile and proof of insurance based on Company guidelines.

Benefits Summary for Full Time Employees (work 30 + hours per week)

Available Day One:

*     Medical/Dental/Vision

*     Vacation/Sick/Floating Holidays - accruals start

*     401K - company match and direct contribution

*     Employee discounts/Hotel discounts

*     Financial and health wellness programs

Equal Employment Opportunity

BWH Hotels maintains a policy of equal employment opportunity for all employees and qualified applicants for employment without regard race (including hair textures and hair styles associated with race), color, religion, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), national origin, ancestry, alienage or citizenship status, caste, age, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, height, or weight, pregnancy status, genetic information, uniformed service or veteran status, marital status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, provincial, or local laws. BWH Hotels equal employment opportunity policy applies to all aspects of employment with BWH Hotels, including but not limited to, hiring, promotion, transfer, benefits, discipline, and termination.