Supervisor - Reservations at Marriott International

Marriott International is a leading global Lodging company based in Bethesda, Maryland, USA, with more than 4,100 properties in 79 countries and reported revenues of nearly $14 billion in fiscal year 2014. Its heritage can be traced to a root beer stand opened in Washington, D.C., in 1927 by J. Willard and Alice S. Marriott.

Marriott has more than 361,000 people working worldwide at managed or franchised properties and corporate offices. Marriott has been consistently recognized as a top employer and for its superior business ethics. The company also manages the award-winning guest loyalty program, Marriott Rewards® and The Ritz-Carlton Rewards® program, which together surpass 49M members.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Supervisor - Reservations

Job Number: 24062167
Location: Ikeja, Lagos
Job Category: Reservations
Schedule: Full-Time
Position Type: Non-Management

Position Summary

• Oversee accuracy of room blocks, reservations, and group market codes.
• Communicate company values and/or culture to new employees.
• Review and implement new Reservations procedures.
• Process all reservation requests, changes, and cancellations received by phone, fax, or mail. Identify guest reservation needs and determine appropriate room type.
• Verify availability of room type and rate.
• Explain guarantee, special rate, and cancellation policies to callers.
• Accommodate and document special requests.
• Answer questions about property facilities/services and room accommodations.
• Follow sales techniques to maximize revenue.
• Input and access data in reservation system.
• Respond to any challenges found for accommodating rooming requests.
• Set-up proper billing accounts according to Accounting policies.
• Troubleshoot, resolve, and document guest issues and concerns or escalate/refer to appropriate individual.

Responsibilities

• Assist management in training, scheduling, counseling, and motivating and coaching employees; serve as a role model and first point of contact of the Guarantee of Fair Treatment/Open Door Policy process.
• Follow all company policies and procedures; ensure uniform and personal appearance are clean and professional; maintain confidentiality of proprietary information; protect company assets.
• Welcome and acknowledge all guests according to company standards; anticipate and address guests’ service needs; thank guests with genuine appreciation.
• Speak with others using clear and professional language; prepare and review written documents accurately and completely; answer telephones using appropriate etiquette.
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with others.
• Comply with quality assurance expectations and standards.
• Read and visually verify information in a variety of formats.
• Move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing less than or equal to 10 pounds without assistance.
• Perform other reasonable job duties as requested by Supervisors.

Candidates Profile
Educational Qualification and Experience:

• High school diploma or GED; 3+ years experience in Reservations in related professional area.

OR

• 4-year degree from an accredited university or its equivalent in Sales & Marketing, Reservations, Accounting, Social Sciences, or Management, or related major; 2 years + experience in related professional area

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.