Pricing Strategist – Short-Term Rental Revenue Management

About This Role

About Deffor Escapes

Deffor Escapes is a growing short-term rental company specialising in high-quality holiday homes. We focus on maximising occupancy, optimising revenue, and delivering exceptional guest experiences across our portfolio.

Role Overview

We are seeking a data-driven and detail-oriented Pricing Strategist (Revenue Manager) to optimise pricing and maximise revenue across our short-term rental portfolio. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with and a strong understanding of market trends, demand forecasting, and competitive analysis.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and optimise nightly pricing using
• Develop and implement dynamic pricing strategies to maximise occupancy and revenue
• Analyse market trends, seasonality, and competitor pricing
• Monitor booking pace, occupancy rates, and revenue performance
• Adjust pricing based on demand fluctuations, local events, and market conditions
• Set minimum stay requirements, last-minute discounts, and far-out pricing strategies
• Collaborate with the operations and marketing teams to align pricing with business goals
• Generate regular performance reports and actionable insights
• Continuously test and refine pricing strategies to improve RevPAR (Revenue per Available Room)

Requirements

• Minimum 1+ year of experience using (ESSENTIAL)
• Proven experience in revenue management, preferably in short-term rentals / hospitality
• Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret data
• Familiarity with platforms like Airbnb, Booking.com, or similar OTAs
• Understanding of key metrics (ADR, occupancy rate, RevPAR)
• Ability to work independently and make data-driven decisions
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing multiple properties or portfolios
• Knowledge of the Dubai short-term rental market
• Experience with PMS systems (e.g., Guesty, Hostaway, etc.)
• Background in hospitality, business, or finance

What We Offer

• Flexible, remote working environment
• Opportunity to work with a growing and ambitious brand
• Performance-based incentives
• Potential for long-term collaboration

Compensation

• Competitive freelance rate (to be discussed based on experience and portfolio size)
• Opportunity for performance-based bonuses linked to revenue growth and occupancy targets
• Potential to increase earnings as the portfolio expands

How to Apply

Please submit your CV along with a brief summary of your experience using , including examples of results you’ve achieved.

Job Type: Part-time

Experience:

• PriceLabs: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person