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Windsor Court Hotel Lead Reservations Agent in New Orleans, Louisiana
Description
Lead Reservation Agent
Windsor Court is seeking a Lead Reservation Agent to join our team. The ideal candidate will handle reservations friendly and efficiently, quoting available rates to maximize room revenue and average rates according to luxury standards, as well as be the main point of contact for our specialty accounts, such as Virtuoso Agencies and Signature Travel Agents; he/she will be the primary reservations contact for the Federal Reserve, and the lead reservation agent will also support the leadership team preparing amenities and welcome notes and with the training of new team members and cross-training of other departments.
Responsibilities:
Handle reservations in a friendly and efficient manner
Acts as the main point of contact for our specialty accounts, i.e. Virtuoso Agencies, Signature Travel Agents, etc.
Acts as the primary reservations contact for the Federal Reserve
Supports leadership team with preparing amenities and welcome notes
Assists with training of new team members and cross-training of other departments
Quote available rates to maximize room revenue and average rate according to luxury standards
Handle upwards of 75+ incoming calls per day
Pursue sales opportunities and capture business leads to sustain the inbound sales program
Attend to all inquiries with a dedication to customer service excellence
Demonstrate a solid understanding of our customers, our products, our competitors, and our industry
Requirements
Minimum three years of experience in inbound telesales or customer service operation
Hospitality and/or hotel operations experience preferred
Excellent customer service, written and verbal communication skills
Strong organizational skills
Must be able to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays
If you are a motivated individual with a passion for customer service and sales, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages, as well as opportunities for growth and advancement within our organization.