Director of Revenue

SO/ Budapest invites you to the front row

SO/ is a coveted collection of hotels rooted in the world of fashion, commanding attention with it’s avant garde design and creative approach to the world of luxury.

SO/ Budapest will open towards the end of 2026 and our search for an experienced Director of Revenue  to join our team and play a crucial part in this successful opening begins.

Located in a prime position overlooking the iconic Chain Bridge and the Danube River, SO/ Budapest Hotel is a bold new addition to the city’s luxury hospitality scene. The hotel features 349 elegantly designed rooms and suites, complemented by a vibrant mix of dining and entertainment experiences. Guests can enjoy an all-day dining restaurant, a show-stopping rooftop bar with panoramic views, and extensive wellness facilities that offer a space for both relaxation and rejuvenation.

Designed with both leisure and business travellers in mind, the hotel also boasts state-of-the-art MICE facilities, making it a key destination for events, meetings, and social gatherings in the heart of the city.

What you’ll do…

• Lead and execute the revenue strategy, developing and implementing commercial plans in partnership with the General Manager and commercial teams to drive sustainable revenue growth across all segments.
• Take full accountability for achieving room revenue and profitability targets, including Budget, Forecast, RevPAR Index and market share performance.
• Chair and lead the weekly revenue strategy meeting, aligning revenue, sales and marketing activity while ensuring decisions support operational delivery and profit optimisation.
• Oversee forecasting, budgeting and ongoing performance analysis, delivering accurate weekly, monthly and annual reporting with clear insight into pace, segmentation, channel mix and market trends.
• Optimise distribution and channel strategy, including OTA partnerships, pricing, inventory management and system configuration, ensuring alignment with group standards and commercial objectives.
• Monitor competitor activity, market demand drivers and new developments, proactively adjusting pricing and strategy to maximise share across Mind Share, Market Share and Channel Share.
• Support regional properties with revenue processes, systems and strategic guidance, ensuring consistency, capability development and commercial rigour across the portfolio.

What we’re looking for…

• A strong Revenue lead with local and/or international experience in a similar role preferably within a luxury and/or lifestyle environment.
• Ideally you will have previous pre-opening experience.
• You must be technically skilled with a strong understanding of systems and hotel operations. Opera Cloud or V5, IDeaS G3 RMS, and Travelclick CRS experience is preferred
• You are comfortable handling all commercial aspects and able to strike the balance between commercial decisions and doing what’s right for the brand.
• You are comfortable with the strategic as well as day to day detail.
• You are an excellent relationship builder, with previous experience of owner relationships.
• You are an excellent relationship builder, confident in working with other teams and leaders; you’re passionate about what we can achieve together.
• You want to question the norm and create change by doing things differently.
• You’re grounded, we leave our egos at the door and approach everything with an open mind.

 

What's in it for you...

• The opportunity to launch an exciting new hospitality concept in Budapest and have a real impact on its success.
• Join an innovative, fast-growing, international group that’s committed to not just building new hotels but building a global brand.
• The chance to challenge the norm and work in an environment that is both creative and rewarding.
• Become part of a team that’s very passionate about creating great hospitality experiences and building a portfolio of brands.
• A competitive package and plenty of opportunity for development.