Reservations Agent

FINANCIAL RETURNS

· Promote the Holiday Inn Expressproducts and services using and suggestive selling techniques Holiday Inn Express

· Prepare and execute action plans which increase reservation sales and associated business

· Record special billing arrangements for groups and conventions

· Liaise with Front Office Manager or Finance Manager for all reservations requiring credit approval

PEOPLE

· Liaise with Director of Sales, Front Office Manager or Finance Manager for all reservations requiring credit approval

· Attendance for meetings and training sessions as required

GUEST EXPERIENCE

· Promote the Hotel’s (and IHG generally) products and services

· Maintain a high level of product and service knowledge about all IHG Hotels in your region

· Develop and maintain a regular pattern of sales calls

· Accept wait list reservations

· Record and process reservations made by phone/fax/email

· Maintain knowledge of special rates/ offers/ promotions

RESPONSIBLE BUSINESS

· Demonstrate Awareness of OH&S policies and procedures and ensure all procedures are conducted safely and within OH&S guidelines

· Be aware of duty of care and adhere to occupational, health and safety legislation, policies and procedures

· Be familiar with property safety, first aid and fire and emergency procedures and operate equipment safely and sensibly

· Initiate action to correct a hazardous situation and notify supervisors of potential dangers

· Log security incidents and accidents in accordance with hotel requirements

ACCOUNTABILITY

· Ensure all reservation confirmation are sent within 24 hours from the day email is received

· Process amendments to reservations such as extensions, early departures, etc

· Manage “no show” reservations by investigation and recording of same

· Monitor reservation levels and inform hotel team of current and future occupancy rates

· Ensure inventory is balanced minimum 3 times a day

· Handle all queries and communication through the Reservation and Info emails

· Reply to all guest reviews on social media sites such as Online travel agent platforms and TripAdvisor

· Ensure all bookings flows through and interfaced with hotel systems