Cluster Reservation Agent

• The Reservations Agent is responsible to handle inquiries through phone, fax or email inquiries pertaining to room reservations with a focus on revenue maximization and quality. The agent at all times meets and exceeds performance standards while maintaining exceptional service level for guest satisfaction and maximize potential hotel revenue by applying the Novotel Standards.

What is in it for you:

• Employee benefit card offering discounted rates in Accor worldwide
• Learning programs through our Academies and the opportunity to earn qualifications while you work.
• Opportunity to develop your talent and grow within your property and across the world
• Ability to make a difference in the local community through our Corporate Social Responsibility activities, sustainability at the heart of everything we do.

What you will be doing:

• Understand the key principles of Accor Pricing Strategies and Revenue Management
• Retail, Corporate, Leisure, Group, Other
• Rate restrictions, hurdles and availabilities
• Maximize rooms revenue through the conversion of telephone calls into sales
• Utilize effective upselling techniques
• Understand and take reservations to support the revenue management strategies employed by the Revenue Management leader in the hotel
• Be fluent in all hotels products and services
• Handle faxes and emails pertaining to rooms reservations
• Be fully conversant with all market segments and rate plans used across all distribution channels
• Be flexible in sales technique through offering the right product to the right customer at the right time
• Handle customer queries and complaints relating to Rooms Reservations
• Identify sales opportunities through individuals, Corporate Accounts, Wholesalers and Travel Management companies
• Determine guest\xe2\x80\x99s needs and offer the appropriate room, restaurant and charges as per guest\xe2\x80\x99s requirements.
• Respond to enquiries about hotel products and services over the telephone, fax, email etc.
• Ensure full awareness of loyalty programs and full knowledge of special rates / offers / promotions
• Record and process all reservation inquiries made by phone, fax or email efficiently, accurately and convert to sale whenever possible to meet hotel targets
• Arrange accommodation, visas, dining and activity requirements for leisure, corporate and wholesaler\xe2\x80\x99s and group Guests
• Close all deals possible to maximize revenue.
• Process amendments to room reservations.
• Ensure direct input in the OPERA system and ensure that bookings are made with most accurate information to exceed Guest\xe2\x80\x99s expectations
• Responsible for effective implementation and compliance with Accor Core Reservation Standards
• Achieve targeted goals in the LQA Hotel Mystery Shopping calls
• Maintain accuracy and cleanliness of the PMS Database
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment. Report any damage or loss to hotel property.
• Maintains good working relations with other departments, particularly Front Office and keeps close contact with regular guests, ensuring their needs are identified, and relayed to concerned departments for service delivery.
• To understand and strictly adhere to the Rules & Regulations established in regards to the hotel policy on Fire, Hygiene, and Health & Safety.
• Streamline the process the maintain the same service level in the two hotels
• Performs any other duties as assigned to him/her by management.

Your experience and skills include:

• Ability to adapt to changing environment.
• Attention to detail
• Ability to handle multiple tasks.
• Ability to organize work flow
• Goal Oriented

QUALIFICATIONS

• Working knowledge of Opera.
• Microsoft Office specially outlook and Excel
• Flaunt in English speaking and typing

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.

Why work for Accor?

We are far more than a worldwide leader. We are 280,000 women and men placing people at the heart of what we do, and nurturing real passion for service and achievement Joining Accor means embarking on a unique life journey to imagine tomorrow\'s hospitality.

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