Reservations Agent at Fairmont Hotels & Resorts

What is in it for you:

• Employee benefit card offering discounted rates in Accor worldwide
• Learning programs through our Academies and the opportunity to earn qualifications while you work
• Opportunity to develop your talent and grow within your property and across the world!
• Ability to make a difference in the local community through our Corporate Social Responsibility activities, like Planet 21

What you will be doing:

Reporting to the Reservations Manager, responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following:

• Answer all calls promptly and in a courteous and efficient manner. Ensure that all relevant information is obtained.
• Assist in the optimisation of hotel occupancy & average room rates by ensure all reservations are accurately actioned within the same working day.
• Process and input transient, FIT and corporate reservations following hotel reservations policy. Handle enquiries for group bookings (business & leisure) via email or phone.
•  Ensure that all details are updated in a timely manner for group bookings (chasing of options, contracts, rooming lists, proforma invoices, prepayment etc.)
•  Respect and apply the hotel’s pricing policy and implements the Revenue Management policy.
• To be fully aware of the hotel bedroom types, hotel facilities and its location including transport links
• To be up to date with restricted dates, special offers and promotions
• Complete checks for duplicate bookings and take necessary action
• Handles and resolve all customers complaints in an efficient manner
• Ensure all outward correspondence complies with company procedures and any unusual correspondence is flagged to the Reservations Manager.
• Ensure that any requests are passed onto the relevant department for action
• Offer and explain “ALL” Loyalty Programme to customers.
• Maintain a positive selling approach to maximise yield in both occupancy and rates.
• Any other duties assigned from time to time by the Department Manager/Supervisor

Your experience and skills include:

• Previous experience within luxury hotels or a similar role
• Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills
• Good team player
• Good organisational skills.
• Fluent in English – spoken & written.
• Computer literacy in Microsoft programs (Outlook, teams), Opera and Microsoft Office applications
• Proven track record of surprising and delighting guests to provide exceptional service
• Ability to communicate clearly and efficiently in English, both verbal and written.