Reservations Agent

Valor Hospitality Careers - UK; Manchester; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

DoubleTree by Hilton Manchester - Piccadilly is seeking a Reservations Agent to join our team. You will focus on maximizing revenue through effective pricing, inventory control and converting enquiries into bookings, while upholding our service standards.

You will work to maintain robust data, support pricing strategies across market segments and contribute to a collaborative team that delivers exceptional guest experiences.

Qualifications

• Experience with administration, switchboard and computer use.
• Experience in hospitality or retail.
• Customer service experience.
• Strong written and spoken English.
• Ability to speak a foreign language is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Utilise effective call handling to convert enquiries into bookings.
• Adhere to processes to keep data robust and accurate.
• Implement pricing and selling strategies to achieve targets.
• Keep competitor information up-to-date and visit competitor hotels as needed.
• Deliver superior customer service through established programmes.
• Promote a team environment and high morale.
• Consider revenue and lifetime value in new enquiries using market data.
• Maintain relationships with colleagues in Revenue and other departments.
• Undertake projects from the General Manager to grow the business.

Skills

Administration & IT

Hospitality/retail experience

Customer service experience

English language proficiency

Foreign language ability

Job description

DoubleTree by Hilton Manchester - Piccadilly

Are you a dynamic and customer-focused professional with a passion for driving revenue and business growth?

We are seeking a Reservations Agent to join our dedicated team. In this role, you will implement strategies to maximize business growth through effective pricing, inventory controls, and the conversion of enquiries. You will be an ambassador of our purpose, values, and behaviors, ensuring superior customer service and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Utilise effective call handling techniques, thorough product knowledge, and superior customer service to convert enquiries into bookings.
• Adhere to company processes and procedures to ensure business data is robust and accurate at all times.
• Implement pricing and selling strategies for all market segments to achieve financial budgets and targets, driving performance against competitors.
• Keep competitor information up-to-date and conduct visits to competitor hotels as needed.
• Ensure consistent delivery of superior customer service through the Customer Service Programme, Venue Verdict, and BDRC, where applicable.
• Promote a team environment that enhances employee morale and fosters a high level of commitment and pride in the hotel.
• Consider total revenue and "lifetime value" when assessing new business enquiries, utilizing demand calendars, displacement tools, and market data.
• Maintain good working relationships with colleagues in the Revenue department and other hotel departments.
• Undertake any reasonable project or request from the General Manager to grow and improve the business.

Qualifications

• Administration, switchboard, and computer experience
• Previous hospitality or retail experience
• Previous Customer Service experience
• Good understanding of written and spoken English language
• Ability to speak a foreign language is a plus

Desired Attributes

Outgoing personality, highly motivated, enthusiastic, and a good team player with a creative flair. Strong sales, customer care, and negotiation skills. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Ability to remain focused and prioritize tasks under pressure.

What's in it for you?

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We're an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of race, sex, disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation or age. At Valor Hospitality, we actively welcome applications from candidates of all diverse backgrounds.

Every application is carefully reviewed against the relevant skills and experience for the role, and we'll be in touch if you're a good match and have been selected for interview.

If you need any support at any stage of the recruitment process, or reasonable adjustments to help you do your best, please email our team at [e-mail].

Please note that employment is subject to proof of eligibility to work in the UK.