Urgent) Assistant Reservations Manager

Job Number 24152428 Job Category Reservations Location The Westin Mumbai Garden City Goregaon East Mumbai Maharashtra India Schedule Full-Time Located Remotely N Relocation N Position Type ManagementJOB SUMMARYAssists with the soliciting and managing of reservations sales-related opportunities Manages and provides training and work assignments to Reservations Sales staff Actively up-sells each business opportunity to maximize revenue opportunity Achieves personal and team related revenue goals Responsible for driving customer loyalty by delivering service excellence throughout each customer experience Provides service to our customers in order to grow share of the account on behalf of the company CANDIDATE PROFILEEducation and Experience High school diploma or GED 3 years experience in sales and marketing guest services front desk or related professional area OR 2-year degree from an accredited university in Business Administration Marketing Hotel and Restaurant Management or related major 1 year experience in the sales and marketing guest services front desk or related professional area CORE WORK ACTIVITIESUnderstanding Markets Maximizing Revenue Identifies new reservations sales business to achieve personal and property revenue goals Understands the overall market - competitors strengths and weaknesses economic trends supply and demand etc and knows how to sell against them Closes the best opportunities for the property based on market conditions and property needs Monitors same day selling procedures to maximize room revenue and control property occupancy Gains understanding of the property s primary target customer and service expectations serves the customer by understanding their business business issues and concerns to offer better business solution both prior to and during the program event Conducting Daily Reservations Sales Activities Responds to incoming reservations sales opportunities for the property that are outside parameters of the Uses negotiating skills and creative selling abilities to close on business and negotiate contracts Uses sales resources and administrative support staff effectively Executes and supports the operational aspects of business booked e g generating proposal writing contract customer correspondence Assists with monitoring accuracy of reservation sales orders within tracking systems Tracks no-show reservations and processes charges Manages wait list and prioritizes order of wait list contacts to be made Prepares work and maintenance orders Providing Exceptional Customer Service Supports the company s service and relationship strategy driving customer loyalty and satisfaction by delivering service excellence throughout each customer experience Services our customers in order to grow share of the account Executes and supports the company s customer service standards and property s brand standards Provides excellent customer service consistent with the daily service basics of the brand Executes exemplary customer service to drive customer satisfaction and loyalty by assisting the customer and ensuring their satisfaction before and during their program event Sets a positive example for guest relations Serves the customer by understanding their needs and recommending the appropriate features and services that best meet their needs and exceed their expectations while building a relationship and loyalty to the company Handles guest complaints and disputes following the instant pacification procedures Additional Responsibilities Utilizes intranet for resources and information Creates contracts as required Marriott International is an equal opportunity employer We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive people-first culture We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis such as disability and veteran status or any other basis covered under applicable law At Westin we are committed to empowering guests to regain control and enhance their well-being when they need it most while traveling ensuring they can be the best version of themselves To achieve the brand mission of becoming the preeminent wellness brand in hospitality we need passionate and engaged associates to bring the brand s unique programming to life We want our associates to embrace their own well-being practices both on and off property You are the ideal Westin candidate if you are passionate you are active and take pride in how you maintain your well-being you are optimistic you are adventurous Be where you can do your best work begin your purpose belong to an amazing global team and become the best version of you