OTA Partnerships & Revenue Manager

Job Description

Job Description

COMPANY SUMMARY

Empire State Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE : ESRT) is a NYC-focused REIT that owns and operates a portfolio of well-leased, top of tier, modernized, amenitized, and well-located office, retail, and multifamily assets. ESRT’s flagship Empire State Building, the “World's Most Famous Building,” features its iconic Observatory, ranked the #1 Top Attraction in New York City for the fourth consecutive year in Tripadvisor’s 2025 Travelers’ Choice Awards : Best of the Best Things to Do. The Company is a recognized leader in energy efficiency and indoor environmental quality. As of September 30, 2025, ESRT’s portfolio is comprised of approximately 7.8 million rentable square feet of office space, 0.8 million rentable square feet of retail space and 743residential units. More information about Empire State Realty Trust can be found at esrtreit.com and by following ESRT on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, X, and LinkedIn.

The dedicated team at ESRT is a collection of diverse individuals with a shared passion for excellence and a keen eye toward future growth. Headquartered in New York City, we harness the energy of the city in everything we do. We care for one another, work hard, and have a lot of fun doing it! We are Certified™ as a Great Place to Work® by the global authority, Great Place to Work®, on workplace culture, employee experience, and leadership behaviors. We prioritize and invest in the health and wellness of employees to attract, develop, and retain top-tier talent. ESRT values continuous employee development and encourages colleagues to excel in their roles and adapt to emerging business needs. From our crown jewel, The Empire State Building, to incredible buildings modernized for the 21st century, to outstanding customer service, and our decade-long leadership position in sustainability and energy efficient portfolio that is 100% fully powered by renewable wind electricity, we take pride in our work. ESRT seeks an equally passionate colleague to join the team, understand the vision and help achieve that vision.

POSITION SUMMARY

The OTA Partnerships & Revenue Manager will manage and optimize the presence of The Empire State Build Observatory across all major online travel agencies. This role is responsible for the cultivation of strategic partnerships, analysis of OTA and market performance to optimize revenues and capture market share, and alignment of OTAs to our holistic e-commerce strategy. The ideal candidate will have experience in OTA channel management, rate strategy, content optimization, and performance analysis. This role will work closely with revenue management, marketing, and operations teams to drive bookings, maximize revenue, and maintain brand standards across all OTA platforms.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• OTA CHANNEL MANAGEMENT :
• Serve as the primary point of contact for all OTA accounts to develop and maintain relationships to ensure revenue optimization, alignment in overall e-commerce brand, and positive guest satisfaction
• Negotiate contracts, commissions, partnership terms, placement, visibility, packages and ranking
• Leverage OTA platforms and relationships to ensure gather market and competitor insights
• Represent ESBO at industry events, trade shows and networking functions
• Ensure content accuracy, competitive positioning, and brand consistency
• Seek out new OTA opportunities that exist globally and advise on trends in the markets of our international purchasers
• Ensure OBS Sales manages back-of-house functions effectively for connectivity issues, accounting, content management, parity issues, and website audits
• MARKET & BUSINESS ANALYSIS :
• Analyze travel trends, customer behavior, and competitive landscape to identify growth opportunities
• Monitor KPI’s that optimize total e-commerce net revenues (organic web, digital, and OTA)
• Create an A / B testing strategy and cadence for each OTA partner that measures conversion rate performance, best e-commerce assets and language
• Develop and produce weekly, monthly, and quarterly OTA performance reports with actionable recommendations
• Collaborate with Web and Revenue teams to align OTA pricing and strategies with overall e-commerce strategy
• Execute promotions, special offers, and package deals to drive incremental revenues
• Research additional revenue opportunities via OTAs, not limited to new AI tools and marketing strategies and new OTA partners

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Salary is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, job location, size of property where applicable, and / or certifications. In addition to your base salary, ESRT provides discretionary annual bonuses.

ESRT is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. We celebrate the unique differences of our employees because they drive curiosity, innovation, and the success of our business. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, creed, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, reproductive choices, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, pregnancy, parental status, caregiver status, genetic information, political affiliation, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, demotion, compensation, training, working conditions, transfer, job assignments, benefits, layoff, and termination. Reasonable accommodations that do not create an undue hardship for the Company are available for applicants and employees with disabilities or sincerely held religious beliefs.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.