Executive Assistant Manager (EAM)

A breaker of boundaries, the hotel is ideally placed between the mavericks of Chinatown and the makers of the CBD. Today, Duxton Hill is Singapore’s most up-and-coming neighbourhood, featuring barista cafes, world-class eateries and bars, art galleries and independent boutiques. Now Mondrian arrives at the top of that hill.

The incumbent is in charge of boosting the Commercial Performance and plays a crucial role in driving revenue and ensuring the hotel’s financial and business objectives are met and everything is financially sound. Here’s an outline of their scope of work:

How your day looks like:

Strategic Planning and Revenue Growth

• Develop and implement strategies to maximize revenue across all departments (rooms, food and beverage, events, etc.).
• Analyze market trends, competitor performance, and demand patterns to adjust pricing and promotions.
• Provide regular updates on sales performance, operational metrics, and financial results.
• Collaborate with the Revenue Management and Sales teams to optimize pricing, distribution, and inventory strategies.

Sales Oversight

• Work closely with the Director of Sales and Marketing to ensure effective campaigns and promotions align with the hotel’s business goals.
• Drive initiatives to attract and retain key accounts and business partnerships.
• Evaluate the success of sales and marketing efforts and recommend improvements.            

Operational Leadership

• Oversee the performance of commercial departments (e.g., Sales, Marketing, Events, and Reservations).
• Ensure alignment between operations and the overall commercial strategy of the hotel.
• Identify opportunities for operational efficiencies that enhance profitability.
• Special projects champion to elevate Guest Satisfaction and improvement of process.
• Act as the General Manager’s representative in their absence, providing strong leadership and decision-making support.         

Financial Performance Monitoring

• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) such as RevPAR (Revenue Per Available Room), ADR (Average Daily Rate), GOP (Gross Operating Profit) and occupancy rates.
• Prepare and present regular financial and performance reports to senior management.
• Identify underperforming areas and create actionable plans to address them.

Customer Experience and Brand Alignment

• Ensure that commercial strategies are aligned with delivering an exceptional guest experience.
• Maintain consistency with brand standards while adapting to market-specific needs.

Team Development and Leadership

• Guide and support department heads, ensuring alignment with the hotel’s objectives.
• Mentor and develop team members to build a high-performing commercial team.
• Foster cross-department collaboration to achieve business goals.

Stakeholder and Owner Relations

• Act as a liaison between the hotel management team and stakeholders/owners to communicate performance and strategies.
• Address stakeholder feedback with actionable plans to meet expectations.

Core Skills Required:

• Strong understanding of revenue management, sales, and marketing principles.
• Analytical and strategic thinking skills.
• Excellent communication and negotiation abilities.
• Leadership and team-building capabilities.
• Ability to adapt to changing market conditions and implement innovative solutions.

This role is highly dynamic and central to a hotel’s financial success, blending operational leadership with a focus on strategic growth and guest satisfaction.

How do I deliver this?

Tell it like it is- Authentic, honest, you mean it, sincere, true.

Have fun and make friends - fun, energetic, whimsical, upbeat, “wink", casual.

I've got your back- Accountable, responsible, makes up for own promises, knows how to take ownership, follows - thru, dependable.

Play to win - Original, cutting edge, new, "outside the box”; open to new possibilities, different.

Right here, right now - Attentive, detail-oriented, always focused, always in the moment, precise, owns the guest.