Reservation Agent

Your Day To Day

• Responsible for hotel reservations and ensure call in or email inquiries are responded on timely manner
• Actively up-sell to support Total Revenue target.
• Maintain a high level of product and service knowledge about all IHG Hotels & Resorts in the region.
• Prepare and execute action plans which increase reservation sales and associated business.
• Accept wait list reservations.
• Manage “no show” reservations by investigation and recording of same.
• Liaise with Front Office Manager or Finance Manager for all reservations requiring credit approval.
• Monitor reservation levels and inform Managers of current and future occupancy rates.
• Prepare reservation sales report.
• Promote the Hotel’s (and IHG generally) products and services.
• Develop and maintain a regular pattern of sales calls.
• Process amendments to reservations such as extensions, early departures, etc.
• Record special billing arrangements for groups and conventions.
• Maintain knowledge of special rates/ offers/ promotions.
• Prepare reports as requested
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What We Need From You

• Bachelor’s degree / higher education qualification / equivalent 
• Minimum of 3 years related experience of two years reservations/front office experience including management experience
• Strong knowledge of local businesses and business trends required.
• Must speak local language(s).
• Other languages preferred.