Reservation Associate

Job Description Work with internal/external representatives from different functions for executing the reservations. Provide effective support to the team to enable them to provide a range of effective and efficient services. Respond to customer queries by resolving issues in a timely and efficient manner to ensure customer satisfaction.   Ensure that the team has been trained for all safety provisions. Identify optimal, cost effective use of the resources and educate the team on the same. Maintain and update corporate database, entering delegate bookings to ensure delegate information/ records are kept up to date and accurate for future events. Ensure that reservations requests are answered promptly and politely and that complete details are recorded as per standard procedure. Ensure to handle all incoming enquiries efficiently and effectively and hence converting them into bookings Ensure to handle enquiries promptly and efficiently with the overall objective of maximizing sales and room occupancy rates. Responsible for ensuring that all reservation filing and correspondence is carried out daily.  Perform all the duties that are common and any other duties assigned by the Front Office Manager. Ensures that the workplace and storage areas remain clean and tidy Respects the instructions and safety guidelines for the equipment (s)he uses Applies the hotel's security regulations (in case of fire etc) Respects the hotel's commitments to the "Environment Charter" (saving energy, recycling, sorting waste etc). Qualifications Diploma in Tourism / Hospitality Management Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in a similar capacity Excellent reading, writing and oral proficiency in English language Ability to speak other languages and basic understanding of local languages will be an advantage Good working knowledge of MS Excel, Word, & PowerPoint