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Reservations Manager

About the job

The St. Regis brand first established luxury hospitality more than 110 years ago, with the opening of the St. Regis New York. From the moment John Jacob Astor IV opened the doors of his Beaux-Arts masterpiece on New York’s Fifth Avenue, St. Regis has stood as a symbol of uncompromising elegance and bespoke service. Today, with more than 40 of the best addresses around the world, St. Regis is a place where trends are born, boundaries are broken and guests can simply live exquisite. We invite you to explore careers at St. Regis.

JOB SUMMARY

 

Responsible 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.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

Education and Experience

• 2-year degree from an accredited university in Business Administration, Finance and Accounting, Economics, Hotel and Restaurant Management, or related major; 3 years experience in the revenue management, sales and marketing, or related professional area.

 

CORE 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 property’s primary target customer and service expectations; serves the customer by understanding their business, business issues and concerns, to offer better business solution.

 

Conducting 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.g., 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.

 

Providing Exceptional Customer Service

·         Supports customer loyalty and property’s 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.

 

Managing 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.

 

Additional Responsibilities

·         Utilizes applicable intranet for resources and information.

·         Creates contracts as required.

 
Marriott International is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. Marriott International does not discriminate on the basis of disability, veteran status or any other basis protected under federal, state or local laws.

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The company

The iconic St. Regis brand extends its legacy to Abu Dhabi with The St. Regis Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi, created by thoughtful Mediterranean architecture and a contemporary interior design.

The award-winning St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort is the city’s true beachfront leisure address located just 20 minutes from Abu Dhabi International Airport and 10 minutes from the city’s bustling downtown.

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Reservations Manager

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Full-time, Indefinite

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