Job DescriptionHilton Columbus Downtown is seeking an accomplished
Director of Group Optimization to lead strategic group optimization, maximize revenue opportunities, and drive performance across a dynamic, high-volume hospitality destination.
This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially minded leader who excels at balancing group demand, optimizing inventory, and partnering across Revenue Management, Sales, and Hotel Operations to deliver exceptional business results. This role is open to a remote work location.
ResponsibilitiesHere's what you'll do during a typical day:
- Maximize group and catering revenue: Analyze meeting space usage, booking trends, and pricing strategies to improve Revenue per Available Square Foot (RevPASF) and drive total group revenue performance
- Optimize function space allocation: Review, audit, and adjust group space assignments to eliminate conflicts, minimize inefficiencies, and ensure high-yield utilization
- Enhance forecast accuracy: Leverage historical data, booking pace, and business intelligence to improve forecasting for rooms, space, and food & beverage revenue
- Monitor and analyze booking data: Review Delphi entries, the Function Diary, agendas, and post-event data to ensure accurate records, identify discrepancies, and uncover insights to inform smarter future bookings
- Support strategic sales decisions: Provide data-driven recommendations to Sales and Events teams to inform pricing, identify gaps, and prioritize high-value business
- Drive cross-functional alignment: Facilitate collaboration among Sales, Events, Catering, and Revenue Management to ensure cohesive, revenue-maximizing group strategies
- Cultivate a high-performing team: Drive engagement and retention through performance management, professional development, and recognition programs
QualificationsWhat It Takes to Make the StayAt Hilton, our core values define what it takes to succeed here and guide the qualities we look for in every team member:
A passion for spreading the light and warmth of
Hospitality. Acting with
Integrity and always doing the right thing. Inspiring others through
Leadership. A belief that
Teamwork drives the best outcomes. A sense of
Ownership and accountability. And a focus on the
Now, bringing urgency and discipline to every moment, knowing it can make a lasting impact.
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