Assistant Manager - Reservations

Company DescriptionGrand Mercure Bengaluru at Gopalan Mall managed by Accor is located near the heart of Bengaluru with close proximity to major techparks and key commercial & residential bubbles 212 Modern & Lavish rooms including 29 one and two bedroom suites with private terrace 10 elegant meeting spaces including a quaint alfresco and open terrace that can cater from 20 - 400 guests.Features an all-day dining restaurant, cafe & alfresco, a fitness
centre, spa, swimming pool, an entertainment zone, library
lounge, art gallery and business centreJob DescriptionManages and coordinates all aspects of the group inventory management process PMS, Ensures all new, revised and canceled convention room blocks are entered accurately and timely and enters all group information in PMS. Completes daily review group pick-up report to monitor cut-off dates and group availability. Conducts daily inventory controls to release rooms, extend cut-offs and adjusts availability as determined in the sales contracts, group pick-up meetings, or as determined by revenue management. Communicates with sales and revenue to ensure consistency and efficiency in group inventory management.Attends revenue management, pick-up, pre-convention and other designated meetings as required.Provides service recovery for reservations related guest complaints and provides feedback, if necessary, to the customer and other departments.In addition to performance of the essential functions, this position may be required to perform a combination of the following supportive functions, with the percentage of time performing each function to be solely determined by the supervisor based upon the particular requirements of the company.Answer other hotel team member's questions regarding revenue management in a friendly and courteous manner.Provide training to other hotel team members on reservations procedures and principles, as needed.Ensure that all room’s statistics reports, Report of Operations, and any other related reports are accurate and consistent.Attends property Staff meetings, and other property specific meetings as requested by the Revenue Manager.Ensures that property sales strategies are followedEnsures that all revenue management related systems are maintained.Contribute to the development of the revenue plan.Maintain an organized and clean work area and hotel environment.Maintains daily communication with revenue management and front office.Performs functions of the reservations sales agent when needed.Assists in preparing occupancy forecasts.Performs other duties as assigned by manager.Update regularly selling scripts to ensure user friendly and maximizing key benefitsTo have a positive impact, taking personal responsibility and initiative to resolve issuesTo be motivated and committed, approaching all tasks with enthusiasm and seizing opportunities to learn new skills or knowledge in order to improve your personal performance.QualificationsGraduate/ Post Graduate or Any Other Equivalent DegreeAdditional InformationMinimum of 4-5 years of Experience
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