Central Reservations Agent - CORP

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SUMMARY

The Central Reservations Agent serves as the voice of the hotel when guests first call to inquire about booking. This role requires the Agent to take guest reservations in a professional and courteous manner.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Job duties include; although are not limited to:

Providing excellent customer service to all guests and taking reservations using proper hotel verbiage, ensuring to adhere to hotel standards

Accurately inputting and organizing reservation information via rooming lists, internet, travel agency requests, sales department, and reception with appropriate follow up

Maintaining accurate logs of special requests and ensuring that requests are blocked in PMS or front office system

Answering and directing in-bound calls to the hotel and frequently using email and fax systems, coordinating and responding to mailed correspondence

Understanding the selling strategy for the hotel by knowing the status of room inventory and following it

Processing rooming lists accurately as well as all changes and cancellations for group reservations

Controlling and blocking rooms as well as pre-blocks for special groups

Ensuring that all reservations transferred to PMS or front office system are accurate

Aggressively selling hotel rooms to maximize transient room revenue using up-selling and yield management techniques per company policy

Memorizing hotel facilities and giving clear directions to the hotel for inquiring guests

Ability to perform other duties as required

**Please keep in mind that after thirty (60) days of on-site work and training, this role may transition to a hybrid work-from-home schedule**

QUALIFICATIONS

High school Diploma or equivalent required

Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in a customer service role required

Previous experience working in an upscale/luxury hotel preferred

Excellent telephone etiquette and verbal and written communication skills required

Knowledge of Microsoft Office products such as Word, Excel, and Outlook required

Enjoy interacting with people in a fast-paced environment

Excellent organizational and time management skills

Must possess a positive attitude

Must be willing to participate in a learning environment

Must be able to quickly adapt to effectively using new software products

Must be dependable and available to work a flexible schedule (weekends, nights and/or holidays) based on business demands

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Most work tasks are performed indoors. Temperature is moderate and controlled by environmental systems. Must be able to sit at a desk for up to 6 hours a day. Walking and standing are occasionally required. Must be able to lift up to 15 lbs. on a regular and continuing basis. This position requires manual dexterity, grasping, writing, standing, sitting, walking, repetitive motions, bending, climbing, listening and hearing ability, and visual acuity.

• Sign-On Bonus Eligibility:
• This position qualifies for a one time $1,000 sign-on bonus, payable following 90 days of continuous employment. Payment is subject to active employment status and satisfactory performance at the time of payout.

Additional Job Description

The pay scale for the Central Reservations Agent is $21.00 an hour. The pay scale is the base hourly wage range, exclusive of incentive pay such as commissions, piece rates, gratuities, and the like, that Montage reasonably expects to pay for the position. Please let us know if you have any questions.

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