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The above-mentioned position is currently available within the Reservations Department at Protea Hotel by Marriott Johannesburg Balalaika Sandton. The successful candidate will be responsible for the following...
Job Responsibility:
Greetings guests over the phone in a friendly, courteous manner (within 3 rings)
Identify guest reservations needs by asking open ended questions and determine appropriate room types and maximize room rate
Dealing with incoming enquiries regarding accommodation availability, room types, rates, etc. within the required turnaround time
Process all reservation requests, changes and cancellations received by phone & email
Actively listen and respond positively to guest questions, concerns, and requests using brand or property specific process to resolve issues, delight, and build trust
Enrolling guests to be Marriott Bonvoy members
Explain guarantee, special rate and cancellation policies to callers
Verify and record reservation information accurately
Accommodate and document special requests
Answer questions about property facilities/services and room accommodation
Follow sales techniques to maximize revenue by upselling rooms and promoting hotel restaurants and other services and facilities to guests
Input and access data into reservation systems (Opera, Marsha and Empower Reservations)
Identify and record special billing instructions
Pre-block all special requests or VIP accommodation accurately
Contribute to maximum occupancy of the hotel by assisting in maintaining accurate inventory control for rooms
Acknowledge assigned reservation messages
Following up and conversion of enquiries is of utmost importance
Responsible for tidy administration, including keeping accurate records of all paper transactions, and filing all reservations in a systematic order for easy referral
Dealing with pro-forma invoices and following up on payment and vouchers
Responsible for online bookings (Third Party Websites)
Responding to email queries
Responsible for Morning Reports, working out reservations statistics and balancing the hotel inventory
Booking of Leisure Groups and STO Series Blocks
Booking of Airlines Blocks and splitting of airline reservations
Assisting with Group & Conferencing enquiries and willing to learn the duties of this role
Comply with quality assurance expectations and standards
Protect the privacy and security of guests and coworkers
Maintain confidentiality of proprietary materials and information
Perform other reasonable job duties as requested by Supervisors and Managers
Requirements:
At least one year’s previous and recent experience required in Reservations or Front Office in a hotel
Experience in a Protea or Marriott Hotel would be beneficial
Good working knowledge of Opera, Marsha and Empower Reservations will be a distinctive advantage
Understanding of Retail Rates (Best Available Rate)
Experience in MS Word, Outlook & Excel
An excellent telephone manner
A pleasant disposition
Adaptable to change
Be self-motivated and be able to take initiative
Be committed to the precise & thorough following of reservations systems & procedures
Planning, organizational and time management skills
Ability to work accurately under pressure
Support all co-workers and treat them with dignity and respect