Reservations Manager Job in Idukki

Idukki, Kerala Full Time Date: 27 April 2024

Job description

Reservation Systems Management: Oversee the operation and maintenance of reservation management systems, including property management systems (PMS) and online booking platforms, ensuring accurate availability, pricing, and booking functionality. Booking Coordination: Manage room inventory, rates, and availability to maximize occupancy and revenue, coordinating with sales and marketing teams to implement pricing strategies, promotions, and packages to attract guests and drive bookings. Reservation Staff Supervision: Supervise reservation agents, coordinators, or clerks, providing training, guidance, and support to ensure efficient handling of guest inquiries, reservations, cancellations, and modifications. Customer Service: Ensure that reservation staff provide excellent customer service to guests, promptly responding to inquiries, providing accurate information about room types, rates, policies, and amenities, and resolving any issues or concerns related to bookings. Group Reservations: Handle group bookings, event reservations, and room blocks for conferences, weddings, and other special events, coordinating with event planners, organizers, and group coordinators to ensure seamless booking and accommodation arrangements. Revenue Management: Monitor booking trends, market demand, and competitor pricing to optimize room rates, manage room inventory, and implement revenue management strategies such as dynamic pricing, yield management, and demand forecasting to maximize revenue and profitability. Reservation Policies and Procedures: Develop and enforce reservation policies, procedures, and guidelines to ensure consistency, accuracy, and compliance with company standards, industry regulations, and legal requirements. Reporting and Analysis: Generate reports and analysis on reservation performance, including occupancy rates, booking trends, revenue projections, and forecasting, providing insights and recommendations to management for decision-making and strategic planning. Cross-Departmental Communication: Collaborate with other departments such as front office, sales, housekeeping, and finance to coordinate guest arrivals, departures, room assignments, and billing, ensuring smooth communication and guest transitions. Customer Relationship Management (CRM): Utilize CRM systems and guest databases to maintain accurate guest profiles, preferences, and booking history, enabling personalized communication, targeted marketing campaigns, and loyalty programs to enhance guest satisfaction and retention. Quality Assurance: Conduct regular audits and quality checks on reservation records, systems, and processes to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with company standards and industry best practices. Training and Development: Provide ongoing training and development opportunities for reservation staff to enhance their skills, product knowledge, and customer service abilities, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professionalism within the department.