Rooms Reservations Manager- vacancy

Job Title:     Rooms Reservations Manager
Category:     Sales
Location  :   The Midland (Manchester)
Salary  :   Competitive
Deadline: 30/6/2013

Where you'll be working

Right in the heart of Manchester City Centre, our hotel has a reputation for delivering a high quality, personal service to our guests. We've been the QHotel of the Year on many occasions and also won a Training Award from Trafford College. We take pride in looking after our people and that's why so many have stayed with us for so long. We reward fantastic teamwork with plenty of staff benefits and by creating an excellent work environment.

What you'll be doing

Reporting directly to the General Manager, with support from your Regional Revenue Manager you'll be responsible for formulating and implementing revenue management strategies for the hotel accommodation order to maximise revenue potential and increase competitive share.

You'll do this by using statistical data to set future pricing & selling strategies for hotel accommodation, and managing inventory strategies for Protel and onward distribution channels, and setting annual pricing for all market segments and making sure that the team adheres to the pricing and selling strategies set.

You'll also conduct frequent competitor analysis to make sure that the pricing and selling strategy reflects market demand and the hotel competitive share

You'll take part in hotel strategy meetings and be responsible for compiling the financial forecast on a weekly basis for accommodation and assist in compiling the annual rooms budget

You'll manage the day to day operation of the hotels room revenue office.

What you'll need
To have a great personality and be genuine, approachable, attentive and instinctive.
To enjoy the buzz of being busy.
To be smart and well presented.
Significant experience in a Reservations Manager or Supervisory position within a similar property.
Ideally you'll have a degree, HND or NVQ level 4 or similar level of qualification.
Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, and IT Front Office system ( Protel knowledge an advantage) and also Web based booking systems.
You'll be able to interpret and analyse market information such as Hotstats/Hotelligence/Rateview.
Excellent level of spoken and written English.
To be able to motivate and inspire your team, recognize and develop future stars.

What you'll get
A refreshingly different work experience with a business that will value your individuality and inspire you to achieve your potential, through great training and development. We're proud to have achieved the Best Places to Work in Hospitality "Excellence in Training" Award.
Last but not least a competitive salary and the following benefits.

How to apply: visit: http://www.peoplebank.com/pbank/owa/pbk24w12.main?p=cgdgnZoblcgn3oX079SJZnaockkilkcn