Junior Reservations Agent needed at Newmark Hotels
Job title : Junior Reservations Agent
Job Location : Western Cape, Cape Town
Deadline : April 27, 2025
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Minimum Requirements
- Proficiency in Opera PMS (essential)
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Experience managing OTA platforms and responses
- Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills
Duties and Responsibilities
- Process hotel reservations efficiently, including preparing accurate rate proposals.
- Maintain precise records of guest bookings, payments, and relevant details to support seamless hotel operations.
- Answer reservation inquiries via phone and email in a professional and courteous manner, adhering to company standards.
- Maximize revenue through strategic up-selling of special packages and higher room categories.
- Support and maintain an organized and efficient administrative system within the department.
- Ensure timely follow-ups on quotations to maximize revenue opportunities.
- Manage room blocks and group bookings of varying sizes as required.
- Proactively address and resolve guest concerns, exercising sound judgment and escalating issues when necessary.
- Communicate special requests or guest requirements with relevant departments and ensure follow-ups.
- Establish and quote rates in accordance with the authorized negotiation guidelines.
- Stay well-informed about hotel offerings, packages, and promotions to assist guests effectively.
- Prepare guest arrival correspondence and check-in packs for the Front Office daily.
- Coordinate additional guest services such as transfers and dining reservations by liaising with the appropriate departments.
- Report system discrepancies, overbookings, and rate inconsistencies to the Reservations Manager.
- Ensure optimal utilization of the Property Management System (PMS) and maintain up-to-date knowledge of room types and availability.
- Process invoices, credit card payment links, and follow up on payments to ensure accurate posting.
- Ensure internal worksheets are updated daily, including PM sheets, Pay Genius payments, and unallocated deposits.
- Accurately capture and manage all reservations (telephonic, email, and online) in compliance with standard procedures.
- Address and escalate guest feedback to the appropriate department for resolution.
- Respond to all emails within the required time policy.
- Ensure proper recording and allocation of reservation vouchers.
- Manage the Online Travel Agency (OTA) extranet, ensuring all information is up to date.
- Adhere to quality assurance standards and departmental operating procedures.
- Maintain a professional appearance in accordance with company standards.
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