Company DescriptionCOMPANY DESCRIPTIONWe are far more than a worldwide leader. We are more than 240000 women and men who share something unique. Each and every day we host the world. We care for millions of people. We are all moved by curiosity. We love blending cultures. We are proud of our differences Yes, we lead the way. But we want to go further, with audacity, with imagination, with passionSOFITEL DUBAI the obeliskSofitel Dubai the Obelisk is Sofitel's largest property in the Middle East. The hotel features 594 luxury guestrooms inclusive of 68 suites and 96 serviced apartments in the heart of Dubai. A variety of trendy restaurants and bars including a contemporary Asian restaurant, a Gastro Pub, a French Brasserie and Pool Bar & Lounge bring residents and patrons together to celebrate the French Joie de Vivre. Guests have the option to unwind at the Sofitel Spa with L\'Occitane and outdoor pools with private cabanas or workout in a fully-fledged fitness center. Business travelers have access to 1,589 square meter of meeting space including one state-of-the-art ballroom ideal for the most sought after social gatherings.Sofitel Dubai the Obelisk will infuse the brand's essence with capitalizing on a perfect balance of modernism and ancient Egypt reflective of the renowned design elements of Wafi. If you are as excited as we are about connecting hearts and showing your guest passion, join us as the next Heartist and help us to make Sofitel Dubai the Obelisk a truly welcoming destination!The PositionHandle customer calls inquiries pertaining to room reservations, with a focus on revenue maximization and quality.KEY ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Understand the key principles of ACCOR's Pricing Strategies and Revenue Management
Retail, Corporate, Leisure, Group, Other
Rate Restrictions, hurdles and availabilities
Maximise 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 on all hotel products and services
Handle 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
Co-host dinners/special events with the Sales Team and be involved in client entertainment as required
Identify Sales opportunities through individuals, Corporate Accounts, Wholesalers and Travel Management companies
Responsible for effective implementation and compliance with ACCOR's Core Reservation Standards
Achieve targeted goals in the LQA Hotel Mystery Shopping calls
Maintain accuracy and cleanliness of the PMS Database
Ensure market segmentation is accurate for each reservation
Create hierarchies/relationships between Corporate Accounts
Ensure reservations meet the property standards in terms of accuracy of data and guest satisfaction
Complete understanding and effective execution of current and new RM tools. Includes Opera PMS.
Be involved in all property PMS Conversions
Complete understand and effective use of the Hotel's telephone system
Maintain the Reservation correspondence
Support the Reservations Manager and/or Revenue Management leader with special projects as required.
QualificationsPERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
Ability to adapt to changing environment.
Attention to Detail
Ability to handle multiple tasks
Ability to organize work flow
QUALIFICATIONS
Degree/Diploma in Training and Development or Hotel Management
Working knowledge of Opera, Microsoft Office.
EXPERIENCE
Minimum 2 years\' experience in Hotel or Resort, as Reservations Agents.
Luxury hotel or resort background preferred
Understands the local culture and have worked in the region.