RESERVATIONS MANAGER - THE MADRID EDITION

Job Description For Reservations Manager - The Madrid EDITION(HOZ) in Madrid,Spain.
Job Number Job Category ReservationsLocation The Madrid EDITION, Plaza de Celenque 2, Madrid, Madrid, Spain VIEW ON MAPSchedule Full-TimeLocated Remotely? NRelocation? NPosition Type ManagementJOB SUMMARYResponsible for soliciting and managing of reservations sales-related opportunities.
Manages and provides training and work assignments to Reservations Sales staff.
Actively up-sells each business opportunity to maximize revenue opportunity.
Achieves personal and team related revenue goals.
Responsible for driving customer loyalty by delivering service excellence throughout each customer experience.
Provides service to our customers in order to grow share of the account on behalf of the company.
ANDIDATE PROFILE Education and Experience • High school diploma or GED; no work experience required.
OR• 2-year degree from an accredited university in Business Administration, Marketing, Hotel and Restaurant Management, or related major; 2 years experience in the sales and marketing, guest services, front desk, or related professional area.
ORE WORK ACTIVITIES Understanding Markets & Maximizing Revenue • Identifies new reservations sales business to achieve personal and property revenue goals.• Understands the overall market, including competitors strengths and weaknesses, economic trends, supply and demand etc.
and knows how to sell against them.• Closes the best opportunities for the property based on market conditions and property needs.• Monitors same day selling procedures to maximize room revenue and control property occupancy.• Gains understanding of the propertys primary target customer and service expectations; serves the customer by understanding their business, business issues and concerns, to offer better business solution.
onducting Daily Reservations Sales Activities • Responds to incoming reservations sales opportunities for the property that are outside parameters of the Event Booking Center.• Uses negotiating skills and creative selling abilities to close on business and negotiate contracts.• Uses sales resources and administrative/support staff effectively.• Assists in monitoring group reservation forecast data.• Coordinates with sales and Convention Services to process rooming lists and reservation cards• Executes and supports the operational aspects of business booked (e.
., generating proposal, writing contract, customer correspondence).• Assists with monitoring accuracy of reservation sales orders within tracking systems.• Tracks no-show reservations and processes charges as needed.• Checks daily arrivals to ensure all necessary billing instructions are applied to reservations.• Manages wait list and prioritizes order of wait list contacts to be made.• Prepares work and maintenance orders.
roviding Exceptional Customer Service • Supports customer loyalty and propertys brand standards by delivering service excellence throughout each customer experience.• Services our customers in order to grow share of the account.• Provides excellent customer service consistent with the daily service basics of the brand.• Executes exemplary customer service to drive customer satisfaction and loyalty by assisting the customer and ensuring their satisfaction before and during their program/event.• Sets a positive example for guest relations.• Executes exemplary customer service to drive customer satisfaction and loyalty by assisting the customer and ensuring their satisfaction before and during their program/event.• Serves the customer by understanding their needs and recommending the appropriate features and services that best meet their needs and exceed their expectations, while building a relationship and loyalty to the company.• Handles guest complaints and disputes following the instant pacification procedures.
anaging and Conducting Human Resource Activities • Monitors reservations sales agents while on phone calls.• Develops, implements and maintains a departmental orientation program for employees to receive the appropriate new hire training to successfully perform their job.• Utilizes all available on the job training tools for employees.• Creates monthly labor scheduling for team.
dditional Responsibilities • Utilizes applicable intranet for resources and information.• Creates contracts as required.
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EDITION Hotels combine the visionary genius of boutique hotelier Ian Schrager, the service delivery of a world-class luxury hotel, and the global reach of Marriott International to create an entirely new experience in the world of hospitality.
EDITION delivers the best of both worlds in a delicate balancing act - polish with personality, perfectionism with individualism, and comfort with charisma and charm.
The brand targets sophisticated, knowledgeable consumers who understand quality, originality, design, and service excellence, but who want it without limitations - breaking the bounds of convention and demanding an attitude and a feeling wrapped in a package that showcases the exceptional.
But to create this magical experience, we need you.
We are looking for outgoing, authentically amazing people who are looking for a place to work that inspires them, challenges them and makes them proud to come to work.
A place where service comes from the heart, not from a handbook.
A place that delivers a never-ending theatrical performance that continuously delights and enchants each and every one of our guests.
e invite you to join us today.
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Be where you can do your best work, begin your purpose, belong to an amazing global team, and become the best version of you.