Now Hiring - Hotel Sales Reservation Agent in Santa Monica, CA

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Reporting to the Reservations Manager, the Reservation Agent position is responsible for assisting and advising customers who may be choosing from a variety of travel options, with a driven attitude, friendly disposition, and highest level of service. The perfect candidate should enjoy facing new challenges regularly, thrive in a high pace environment, and is adaptable of a dynamic market. The Reservation Agent must be team oriented, self and team-motivated, driven, and enjoy working in the hospitality industry.

Job Responsibilities:

• Keep updated files on all upcoming groups upon receipt of turnover.
• Ensure accuracy between the Delphi and SMS systems (room blocks rates cutoff dates).
• Detail each Group profile and/or reservation with Group specific information (rate rate code deposits location requests package inclusions contract concessions etc).
• Build rates and inclusive packages specific to each Group (create routing profiles deposit policies cancellation policies etc.).
• Process travel agent commissions.
• Act as liaison between group and central reservations.
• Input group rooming list and facilitate all rooming list changes and billing changes upon receipt from conference service coordinator assigned to the group.
• Manually assign specific accommodations based upon feature and/or location requests.
• Provide reservation and pick up reports upon request.
• Cross reference Group resumes with system information and ensure accuracy.
• Attend all Pre-Planning and/or Pre-Conference Meetings with clients and Conference
• Services Coordinator (Via phone if not available to attend in person).
• Review no shows from previous night and make corrections as needed.
• Assist accounting in verifying and correcting group guest’s folios.
• Ensure all group functions and audits are completed in an accurate and timely fashion.
• Communicate effectively communicate with Call Center Manager Business Analyst Sales
• Manager and Conference Services Coordinator and group meeting planner.
• Performs other duties as assigned by hotel/department leadership.

Qualifications:

• High School graduate or G.E.D. equivalent.
• Six months reservations experience in the hospitality industry
• Knowledge of Outlook MS Word and Excel required.
• Experience with Group Sales computer systems including Opera
• Occasional evening and weekend work to meet deadlines.
• Capable of using multiple systems at the same time
• Self-starter results-oriented team player and demonstrates a high-level attention to detail
• Flexibility and adaptability to a dynamic evolving environment

REQUIREMENTS

• OPERA (1 year)
• Sales (1 year)

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Surrounded by vibrant city and ocean vistas, Huntley Santa Monica Beach hotel is an icon. With a calm residential vibe, our luxury hotel in Santa Monica sits by the beach and blends breezy Southern California surroundings with modern décor and playful style. The Huntley Hotel offers easy access to Santa Monica's acclaimed beaches, The Santa Monica Pier, and the Third Street Promenade. The hotel features 204 sophisticated rooms including 16 spacious suites designed by the innovative Thomas Schoos. Coveted amenities include rooftop dining at The Penthouse restaurant and lounge, 24-hour concierge service, and a modern fitness center. We are also a preferred meeting and intimate wedding destination with venues overlooking the brilliant oceanfront.