Reservations Sales Agent

21c Museum Hotels; City of Manningham; On-site; AUD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hotel in the Eastern Suburbs of Melbourne is seeking a Reservations Agent to enhance guest experiences. The role involves managing reservations, up-selling, and ensuring seamless communication across departments. Join a dynamic team and enjoy career growth opportunities with Accor.

Benefits

Training & development

Career opportunities

Worldwide hotel accommodation discounts

Free on-site car parking

Yearly free night’s accommodation

Qualifications

• Passion for hospitality and exceeding guest expectations.
• Previous experience in reservations or front office preferred.

Responsibilities

• Handling incoming reservation enquiries with professionalism.
• Up-selling room types to maximise occupancy and revenue.
• Maintaining accurate booking records and updating guest profiles.

Skills

Communication

Organisational Skills

Team Player

Tools

Property Management System

Job description

Company Description

Mercure Melbourne Doncaster is a 183 room & suite hotel is Australia’s first of the next generation Mercure brand, introducing approachable elegance in an untouched pocket of the Eastern Suburbs. Featuring restaurant, indoor heated swimming pool, elite fitness centre, expansive outdoor terraces with views from the Yarra Ranges to the CBD and has six event spaces for up to 200 guests with dedicated outdoor terraces to provide seamless indoor/outdoor flow.

Did you know that Mercure Melbourne Doncaster is the only venue in the Eastern Suburbs that you can have panoramic views of the Dandenong Ranges and Melbourne’s City Skyline?! Come on in and check them out!

Job Description

As a Reservations Agent, you’ll be the friendly voice and helpful guide behind every great guest experience. Your role is vital in ensuring smooth and efficient reservations while maximising revenue and delivering outstanding service.

• Handling all incoming reservation enquiries with professionalism and care

• Up-selling room types and packages to maximise occupancy and revenue

• Delivering warm, knowledgeable, and personalised service to every guest

• Answering phone calls within three rings—every time—with a smile in your voice

• Maintaining accurate booking records and updating guest profiles in the PMS

• Confirming guest requests and ensuring special preferences are communicated to the relevant departments

• Staying up-to-date with our rates, promotions, and loyalty program (Accor Live Limitless)

• Coordinating with Sales, Front Office, and other departments to provide a seamless guest journey

• Assisting with group bookings, quotes, and supporting front office operations when needed

• Performing critical daily admin tasks to keep everything running smoothly

Qualifications

• A passion for hospitality and genuine desire to exceed guest expectations

• Strong communication and organisational skills

• Previous experience in a reservations or front office role preferred (but not essential—we’ll train the right person!)

• A team player with a proactive attitude and a keen eye for detail

• Knowledge of a Property Management System (PMS) is a plus

• Flexibility to assist other departments when required

Additional Information

What is in it for you:

• Training & development within an experienced team environment
• Career opportunities within our hotel and/or the Accor Group
• Worldwide Accor Hotel accommodation discounts, free on-site car parking, yearly free 1 night’s accommodation plus more

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
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