Reservations Manager

Company Description

At Accor, we believe that hospitality is a work of heart. We understand the ways in which individual passion for our work and a shared sense of accomplishment create a more rewarding experience for our guests. We foster this culture through a diverse and inclusive workplace that values the contribution of each and every member of our team. We are committed to taking positive action in terms of business ethics and integrity, responsible tourism, sustainable development, community outreach, and diversity and inclusion. With an expansive portfolio of iconic hotels and brands, Accor offers boundless opportunities for career advancement and professional development across the globe.

Join a team where you can be all you are, grow and create your path, work with purpose, and enjoy and feel valued.

This is a high-impact role with growth opportunities for an ambitious applicant. Make it your next move.

Job Description

• Ensure all reservation enquires are professionally, and promptly handled and that there is no loss of business
• Conduct training to existing and new agents in the team to maintain and improve reservation selling skills
• Handle and resolve Guest issues in a positive manner so as to protect company revenue and result in Guest satisfaction
• Develop and maintain the department schedule whereby there is appropriate coverage to handle reservation calls, minimizing loss of calls, and ensuring a high level of conversion into bookings
• Track calls using standard call conversion sheets and report results daily, weekly and monthly
• Set and amend selling strategies across all channels, and segments as directed by the direct report as applicable per property level
• Run reports as required by Hotel and company standards; assist the Director of Revenue Management or other direct report, to maintain, make change in the Reservation/Property Management/Revenue Management system (if applicable) at property level as required
• Maintain administration procedures, as per company and Hotel standards; this includes all reservations and requests are confirmed with in 24 hours, no show charges are validated and sent to Finance for posting, filing system is maintained, and new ones set up; fax machine is checked and correspondence is placed in the applicable place(s)
• Conduct annual reviews, recommend appropriate succession plan for Employee(s) development in order to ensure the sustainability of the reservation department; provide suggestion for improvement, and identify barriers to its success, and ways to overcome these
• Monitor and report results of any incentive programs in place; responsible to make sure integrity of the program is maintained, and that all requirements are followed

Qualifications

• Degree/Diploma in Training and Development or Hotel Management
• Working knowledge of Opera, Microsoft Office.
• Minimum 3 years experience in Hotels.
• Luxury hotel or resort background preferred

Additional Information

• Enjoy discounted Heartist® rates across our global network of 5,600 properties, 10,000 food and beverage venues, and wellness centers.
• Grow and travel with your career globally across more than 110 countries, 45 hotel brands from luxury and lifestyle to premium and economy.
• Continuous learning and investment into your capability.

This role requires:

• Fluency in English
• Saudis only.