Big Bear Vacations

Position Summary 

The Revenue Manager is responsible for driving revenue growth, market share, and profitability across our vacation rental portfolio. This role manages pricing, inventory, and distribution strategies, ensuring alignment with market demand and operational capacity. The Revenue Manager partners closely with Owner Account Managers (OAMs) and marketing, 

Key Responsibilities 

Pricing Strategy 

• Develop and implement a comprehensive pricing strategy for all market segments and distribution channels. 

• Make daily rate and restriction adjustments based on demand signals, occupancy forecasts, and market performance. 

• Optimize pricing to reflect across our website, OTAs (Airbnb, Vrbo, Booking.com), and other channels to ensure proper mix management. 

• Establish and maintain length-of-stay restrictions, minimum-night policies, and close-to-arrival rules to balance revenue and operational flow. 

Performance Analysis & Reporting 

• Prepare weekly and monthly performance reviews, including market share, ADR, RevPAR, and channel metrics. 

• Track key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess pricing strategies and recommend course corrections. 

• Compile and present detailed analysis reports to leadership and OAMs, highlighting opportunities for revenue growth. 

Market Research & Testing 

• Conduct competitive set analyses to evaluate our rate positioning and adjust accordingly. 

• Perform price elasticity and A/B testing to measure customer response and inform future strategies. 

• Stay informed about industry trends, seasonal demand patterns, and local events that may impact booking pace. 

Collaboration & Communication 

• Work closely with OAMs to guide property owners on revenue opportunities and rate strategies. 

• Partner with marketing to align promotions, packages, and advertising with revenue goals. 

Tools & Technology 

• Use revenue management tools, PMS platforms (Streamline), and reporting software (Key Data, LSI, AirDNA, Power BI) to forecast demand and optimize performance. 

• Understand the integration flow between PMS, pricing tools, and OTAs, including system limitations and settings. 

• Maintain accuracy in all systems to ensure rates, availability, and restrictions are properly displayed across channels. 

Revenue Optimization & Strategy 

• Identify and act on opportunities for incremental revenue, such as upselling services, implementing targeted promotions, or refining distribution mix. 

• Collaborate with marketing to strategize on campaigns for high- and low-demand periods. 

• This reflects on high occupancy – Low occupancy and owner use/availability. 

• Review market conditions daily to anticipate shifts in booking behavior and adjust tactics proactively. 

• Understand market trends and metrics to ensure proper strategy for pricing adjustments. 

Owner & Stakeholder Support 

• Educate property owners on pricing rationale, market trends, and revenue results, fostering transparency and trust. 

• Provide tailored strategies for individual homes or owner groups based on unique characteristics or performance goals. 

Daily Schedule & Core Tasks 

To ensure consistent revenue optimization and smooth channel management, the Revenue Manager is expected to complete the following core tasks on a daily basis: 

• Data & Documentation Audits 

• Review data docs to add/remove new or retired homes. 

• Confirm property information accuracy across internal systems. 

• Taxes, Fees & Rate Markups 

• Verify all applicable taxes and fees are current and correctly applied. 

• Adjust markups or surcharges as needed to maintain margin goals. 

• Property Onboarding 

• Build new property shells in PMS and connected systems. 

• Confirm details such as rates, fees, photography, ordinances, and house rules. 

• OTA Onboarding & Mapping (1 hr/day) 

• Map new integrations and ensure seamless connections to OTAs. 

• Check listings for new homes, copy/paste URLs, and verify availability feeds. 

• OTA Listing Quality & Distribution Edits (1 hr/day) 

• Audit OTA content (headlines, descriptions, photos) for accuracy and appeal. 

• Update distribution settings to optimize visibility. 

• Trends & Research (3 hrs/day) 

• Use Power BI, Key Data, Lighthouse, LSI Tools, and BBV Analytics to analyze booking pace, competitor rates, and market trends. 

• Review RevMax reports and other dashboards to identify opportunities. 

• Rate Audits & Adjustments (3 hrs/day) 

• Apply findings from research to make informed rate adjustments. 

• Test strategies (e.g., LOS restrictions, price elasticity) and measure performance. 

Qualifications 

• 3+ years of revenue management or pricing experience in vacation rentals or hospitality. 

• Proficiency in Excel and experience with data visualization/reporting tools. 

• Hands-on experience with Property Management Software (Streamline preferred) and revenue management platforms. 

• Strong analytical thinking and ability to translate data into actionable strategies. 

• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills. 

• Self-starter with initiative 

• Strong attention to detail 

Why Join Us? 

As part of Big Bear Vacations, you’ll directly influence our ability to deliver exceptional guest stays while maximizing owner earnings. You’ll work in a collaborative, forward-thinking environment where your expertise helps shape the future of vacation rental revenue management in Big Bear. 

Compensation

This position offers a base compensation of $600 per month. In addition, there is the potential for profit sharing, allowing the Revenue Manager to participate in the overall success of our revenue strategies.