Company Description"Why work for Accor? We are far more than a worldwide leader. We welcome you as you are and you can find a job and brand that matches your personality. We support you to grow and learn every day, making sure that work brings purpose to your life, so that during your journey with us, you can continue to explore Accors limitless possibilities. By joining Accor, every chapter of your story is yours to write and together we can imagine tomorrow's hospitality. Discover the life that awaits you at Accor, visit https://careers.accor.com/ Do what you love, care for the world, dare to challenge the status quo! #BELIMITLESS"Reservations Agent You are the beginning of an exceptional guest experience. As a Reservations Agent, you will make our guests feel welcome and reflect the exceptional experience the come when they arrive!What you will be doing: Consistently offer exceptional, friendly and engaging service Ensure the best selection for the guest and ensure revenue is maximized through up-selling Recommend property facilities and assist guests with information and special requests Book room reservation requests, enter rooming lists, and update accurate information in the system
Process and input group, FIT and corporate reservations following hotel reservations policy
Answer all calls promptly, within 3 rings using specified greeting for hotel, in a courteous and efficient manner. Ensure that all relevant information is obtained.
Ensure all reservations are accurately actioned within the same working day.
Date stamp and file processed reservations in the designated areas
Clear past reservations from filing cabinets to be stored in box files each month.
Take personal responsibility to ensure that all inquiries are addressed.
Ensure all outward correspondence complies with company procedures, and any unusual correspondence is authorised by the Reservations Sales Manager.
Assist in the preparation and checking of the rate manual.
Check and update, as necessary, rates in the computer system.
Adhere to rates published in the Rate Manual or rate advertisements. Exceptions to the published rates must be made through the Reservations Sales Manager
Maintain a positive selling approach to maximise yield in both occupancy and rates.
Assist in Front Office as required, especially with guest check in and check out during peak periods of activity
Any other duties assigned from time to time by the Department Manager/Supervisor
QualificationsYour experience and skills include:
Guest focused personality is essential
Previous experience in reservations and/or reception