Reservations Manager Job in Munnar

Munnar, Kerala Full Time Date: 24 May 2024

Job description

Reservation Management: Overseeing the reservation process, including handling inquiries, processing bookings, and confirming reservations through various channels such as phone, email, online platforms, and in-person requests. Reservation Systems: Managing reservation systems and software, ensuring accuracy of data, updating availability, and troubleshooting technical issues to facilitate smooth booking processes. Inventory Control: Monitoring room availability, rates, and restrictions to maximize occupancy and revenue, adjusting inventory allocations based on demand fluctuations and market trends. Rate Management: Setting and adjusting room rates based on demand, occupancy levels, seasonality, and competitive analysis to optimize revenue and profitability. Group Bookings: Handling group reservations, including negotiating rates, managing room blocks, coordinating room assignments, and ensuring smooth check-in and check-out processes for group guests. Customer Service: Providing excellent customer service to guests, addressing inquiries, resolving issues, and ensuring guest satisfaction throughout the reservation process. Sales and Marketing Support: Collaborating with sales and marketing teams to promote special offers, packages, and promotions to drive bookings and increase revenue. Data Analysis: Analyzing reservation data, booking patterns, and performance metrics to identify trends, opportunities, and challenges, and making data-driven decisions to optimize revenue strategies. Forecasting and Planning: Forecasting future demand and occupancy levels based on historical data, market trends, and upcoming events to develop pricing and inventory strategies. Reporting: Generating reports on reservation activity, revenue performance, cancellation rates, and other key metrics to track progress against goals and inform decision-making. Training and Development: Providing training to reservation staff on reservation systems, procedures, and customer service standards to ensure efficiency, accuracy, and professionalism. Collaboration: Collaborating with other departments such as front office, housekeeping, and revenue management to coordinate operations, resolve issues, and optimize guest experiences. Contract Negotiation: Negotiating contracts and agreements with third-party booking channels, travel agents, and corporate clients to secure bookings and partnerships that drive revenue growth. Compliance: Ensuring compliance with company policies, industry regulations, and data protection laws related to reservation management and customer privacy. Continuous Improvement: Seeking opportunities for process improvements, automation, and innovation in reservation processes, systems, and strategies to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.