Reservations Manager
About this position
Responsibilities
• Monitor the daily operations of reservations
• Control rooms inventory including allocation and reservations to areas of maximum yield and black out dates
• Develop and conduct rooms based marketing activities
• Track sales programs/promotions/advertising and provide feedback as necessary to relevant departments
• Track and establish pick up trends, occupancy history and market segment development to facilitate forecasting
• Monitor front office tracking of guest history data
• Record and analyze guest questionnaires on a monthly basis
• Ensure accuracy of guest history and client profiles in Data Base
• Load and maintain rates in IHG reservation system
• Collate, maintain and distribute relevant information and data obtained from both existing sources (consultants, economic forecasters) and external sources
• Chairs and conducts Sales Strategy meetings weekly or as directed by Regional Sales & Marketing Manager
• Participate in preparation of strategic plans for region
• Consider and comment on economic, political, social activity and trends which are likely to influence business outcomes
Requirements
• Reservations and Sales skills
• Customer Service and Communication skills
• Training and Development abilities
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills
• Attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• Experience in hospitality industry is a plus
• Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management or related field