Internship - Reservations

MONDRIAN DOHA How your day looks like: Accountable for maximizing revenue by converting reservation enquiries in accordance with the hotel selling strategy, and providing an excellent standard of customer service To answer all incoming reservation enquiries, by telephone, fax or email, in a timely manner, to the agreed departmental standard, and wherever possible convert them into bookings To be fully knowledgeable in the operation, functionality and standards required in using Opera and Delphi To adhere to the minimum rate / minimum stay selling strategies, as implemented by the revenue team, whilst always attempting to gain the highest possible revenue advantage for the hotel To input reservations into Opera reservation system, ensuring all details are accurate and complete in line with agreed departmental standards To update any special requests and billing details in Opera To give a polite and friendly response to all incoming telephone enquiries To be fully aware of the hotels facilities and to pass information on to the customers, and to maximize hotel revenue by taking every opportunity to up-sell products and hotel services wherever possible To process all enquiries and reservation confirmations on the same day as receipt To maintain accurate filing systems for all correspondence within the department To build a good rapport with customers / regular bookers on the telephone to encourage future loyalty and business opportunities To identify potential sales leads for the sales team to develop future accounts To be aware of the hotels financial targets and the contribution made by the reservations team in achieving those targets To ensure a high degree of personal skills, accuracy and attention to detail, and a positive attitude To perform as part of a team, assisting colleagues where necessary and carrying out relevant duties as requested by the Reservations Supervisor and Regional Director of Revenue

No distinct 'Requirements' section found. Summary of hard requirements inferred: familiarity with Opera and Delphi reservation systems; ability to handle reservation enquiries promptly; knowledge of minimum rate/minimum stay selling strategies; accurate data entry into Opera; ability to upsell and maximize revenue; strong attention to detail; ability to work as part of a team and support the Reservations Supervisor and Regional Director of Revenue.

Answer reservation enquiries via telephone, fax, or email; convert enquiries into bookings where possible; input reservations into Opera; ensure accuracy of details and special requests; update billing details in Opera; respond politely and promptly to inquiries; be knowledgeable about hotel facilities and upsell products/services; process enquiries and confirmations the same day; maintain filing systems; build rapport with customers and regular bookers; identify potential sales leads for the sales team; contribute to achieving financial targets; support team and colleagues as needed.