Reservations Manager- vacancy

Job Title   :  Reservations Manager (maternity cover)
Category :    Sales
Location    : Nottingham Belfry (Nottingham)
Salary   :  Competitive
Deadline: 30/6/2013
We know that to achieve business success we must have a motivated and engaged team. That's why we work hard to ensure that working with us is rewarding from a professional and personal point of view. Our excellent training and development sees many of our team members work their way up through the ranks and into management roles. Socially, we have two fantastic events each year to say a big ThankQ to everyone for their hard work and commitment. Our hotel has a strong corporate client base so it's our aim to ensure we are the prime business and leisure venue in this area.

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 hotel 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.
How to apply: visit; http://www.peoplebank.com/pbank/owa/pbk24w12.main?p=cgclnZoblcgn3oX079SJZnaockfiklcn