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Reservations Officer

On-site in Marbella·Added 2 days ago (last checked 22 Oct)

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On-site, Marbella
Spanish
Fluent
English
Required

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Skills

This job advert was originally written in Spanish.

Requirements

What we're looking for

  • Knowledge of hotel operations and the interdepartmental functioning of a luxury hotel.

  • Experience with PMS and/or CRS systems (Opera)

  • Knowledge of product, brands, and competition in the market.

  • High level of English and Spanish, spoken and written. A third language will be highly valued.

  • High level of customer orientation and vocation for service.

  • Ability to work autonomously and make decisions within the scope of their responsibilities.

  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously, maintaining a high level of precision.

  • Proactivity and ability to anticipate client needs.

  • Result orientation and commercial sensitivity.

  • Negotiation and problem-solving skills.

  • Positive, flexible, and collaborative attitude.

  • Commitment to quality standards and to the philosophy of Marbella Club Hotel.

  • Always act with maximum professional ethics, discretion, and loyalty toward the hotel.

Nice to have

  • Experience in luxury hotels, specifically in the reservations department or in one of the following departments: Reservations, Reception, and/or Sales, will be valued.

The role

Surrounded by botanical gardens and located in the heart of Marbella's Golden Mile, the legendary Marbella Club was born in 1954 as a Mediterranean refuge created by Prince Alfonso von Hohenlohe.

Today, as part of The Leading Hotels of the World, we continue his legacy and promote a culture based on authenticity, excellence, and attention to detail, creating memorable experiences for our guests. The position presented below is a key part of our team and contributes to maintaining and elevating the quality standard that has defined Marbella Club for over 70 years.

What you'll do

  • Efficient, strategic, and autonomous management of reservations, maximizing sales opportunities and contributing to the hotel's occupancy, ADR, and revenue objectives.

  • Manage reservations autonomously, from the initial inquiry to the guest's arrival, ensuring complete and accurate follow-up.

  • Manage reservations from different channels: telephone, email, web, travel agencies, consortia, OTAs, tour operators, companies, and other commercial partners.

  • Analyze availability and optimize sales opportunities, taking into account pricing strategy, restrictions, minimum stay, sales closures, and other conditions established by the department.

  • Ensure that reservations are managed in accordance with Revenue Management strategies and the hotel's commercial guidelines.

  • Manage special requests, preferences, special occasions, particular needs, and VIP client reservations, ensuring adequate communication and follow-up with the corresponding departments.

  • Maintain close and professional communication with travel agencies, travel advisors, consortia, and other collaborators, offering an agile and personalized service.

  • Manage modifications, extensions, category changes, cancellations, and any other alteration of existing reservations, ensuring that all information is correctly updated in the system.

  • Manage and follow up on deposits, guarantees, payments, prepayments, and other financial conditions associated with reservations.

  • Maintain fluid communication with Revenue, Front Office, Concierge, Guest Relations, Sales, Finance, Housekeeping, F&B, and any other department involved in the guest's stay.

  • Detect loyalty opportunities and convey relevant information about recurring clients and their preferences to the rest of the team.

  • Quick correspondence and impeccable writing will give the client an excellent impression of order and efficiency.

  • Keep all documentation related to reservations correctly archived and updated.

  • Perform proactive follow-up on pending requests, preventing any inquiry from remaining unanswered within the established timeframe.

  • Review daily the arrivals scheduled for the following days, paying special attention to VIPs, high-value reservations, repeat guests, groups, and special requests.

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