Manager, Reservations Support - Americas

Cruise Yacht OpCo Ltd (Miami Branch); Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Cruise Yacht OpCo Ltd (Miami Branch) is seeking a Reservations Team Manager in Fort Lauderdale, FL. The successful candidate will oversee daily operations, manage staff performance, and ensure exceptional customer service for our luxury yacht experiences.

Applicants should have supervisory experience in a luxury context, excellent communication skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. Join us to help deliver unforgettable journeys on the open sea.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of supervisory experience preferred, ideally from a luxury cruise background.
• Dedication to delivering high-level customer service.
• Excellent written & verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day operations of the US Reservations Team.
• Monitor and track revenue and generated bookings.
• Provide ongoing coaching and monitoring of the reservations staff.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Customer service

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Organizational skills

Education

Minimum 2-year college degree or 3 years of equivalent experience

Tools

Reservation system

Job description

Join the Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection: Where Every Voyage is a Symphony of Luxury

Embark on an extraordinary journey with the Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection, an exquisite extension of the renowned Ritz-Carlton brand, dedicated to redefining ultra-luxury hospitality at sea.

As a 'Lady or Gentleman' of our esteemed team, you'll be entrusted with the art of delivering the impeccable 'Gold Standards' that have made the Ritz-Carlton an epitome of excellence across the globe.

The Essence of Excellence: The Gold Standards

The Gold Standards are the bedrock of the Ritz-Carlton experience, setting us apart in the industry and establishing a legacy of unparalleled service. These standards embody the values and culture that define our brand, and serve as the compass guiding our every endeavor.

The Employee Promise At The Ritz-Carlton, our Ladies & Gentlemen are the most important resource in our service commitment to each other and our guests. By applying the principles of trust, honesty, respect, integrity, and commitment, we empower and nurture talent to the benefit of each individual and the company. The Ritz-Carlton fosters a culture where all are valued, quality of life is enhanced, individual aspirations are fulfilled, and The Ritz-Carlton Mystique is strengthened.

Job Summary

The Reservations Team Manager will lead a team to achieve organizational goals in sales revenue and customer service delivery by managing the reservation process, inquiries, changes, and cancellations received through the virtual call center. The Team Manager will be passionate about The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection brand, and will introduce the unique opportunity of our yacht vacations to potential guests and travel professionals across the USA, Canada, and Latin America.

Essential Functions

• Manage the day-to-day operations of the US Reservations Team.
• Prepare, communicate, monitor, and track Key Performance Indicators, goal setting, SMART goals, and team schedules.
• Monitor and track revenue and generated bookings.
• Provide ongoing coaching and monitoring of the reservations staff through call center service standard operation procedures.
• Collaborate with Quality Assurance and Training Specialists and utilize their feedback to continuously develop the team.
• Process any financial refunds and any required booking amendments.
• Respond to and investigate lead disputes.
• Handle overflow call handling during peak periods.
• Manage redemptions of the Bonvoy program and process them in the reservation system.
• Provide team activity reporting to Reservations leadership.
• Manage successfully marketing leads received and ensure leads are responded to as per the set service levels.
• Handle escalated calls transferred from the Reservation staff to ensure any situation is resolved promptly.
• Undertake employee performance reviews as per the company guidelines.

Competency Education

Minimum 2-year college degree or 3 years of experience equivalent.

Skills & Experience

• Minimum 3 years of supervisory experience preferred, ideally from a luxury cruise background.
• Dedication to delivering high-level customer service and maintaining courteous & professional telephone etiquette at all times.
• Excellent written & verbal communication skills with the ability to answer detailed questions regarding the product in a clear, concise manner.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Experience with reporting and forecasting the status of groups accordingly.
• Strong organizational skills essential for multitasking.
• Ability to learn and utilize the reservations system.
• Ability to learn and understand policies & procedures for reservations & groups to efficiently handle both areas.
• Ability to collaborate with, and maintain positive working relationships with all departments.
• Demonstrates the service values of The Ritz-Carlton at all times.

The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection is an Equal opportunity, inclusive employer and will consider all applicants for employment with the Company on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.

About Us

Working from our offices in Fort Lauderdale, FL and Valletta, Malta, our shoreside team includes a wide variety of positions to support The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection in delivering excellence. These roles include guest-facing Yacht Vacation Consultants, cruise hotel operations professionals, IT support, accounting and finance, sales and marketing professionals and more.