Reservations Manager
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About the Role
Accor is hiring a Reservations Manager for a hotel in Makkah to oversee the reservations department, maximize revenue, and lead a team. The role requires 3-5 years of hospitality reservations experience and proficiency in revenue management systems.
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Responsibilities
- Manage the day to day operations of the Reservations Department.
- Lead, supervise, train, and develop Reservations Team Members.
- Monitor room inventory, occupancy levels, and booking trends to maximise revenue opportunities.
- Develop and implement strategies to increase occupancy and room revenue.
- Prepare occupancy forecasts, revenue reports, and performance analysis for management.
- Manage room allocations, rate structures, allotments, and availability across all distribution channels.
- Coordinate group reservations and special accommodation requests.
- Identify and manage overbooking risks and implement appropriate solutions.
- Work closely with Front Office, Sales, Revenue, Food & Beverage, and other operational departments.
- Ensure all reservations enquiries are handled professionally and within established service standards.
- Maintain accurate records and reporting relating to reservations performance, travel agencies, and corporate accounts.
- Conduct regular reviews of booking patterns and market conditions to identify revenue opportunities.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in hospitality management, Business Administration, or a related field
- Minimum 3 5 years of experience in reservations within the hospitality industry
- Proficient in revenue management systems and property management systems (PMS)
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and make strategic decisions
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel and PowerPoint
- Expertise in pricing strategies, yield management, and forecasting techniques
- Experience working with online travel agencies (OTAs) and global distribution systems (GDS)
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Proven leadership and team management capabilities
- Fluency in English is required; proficiency in Arabic or additional languages is a plus
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Company Description
- Join a hotel that is a member of the Accor network, whose group brings together more than 45 brands, 5,500 hotels, 10,000 restaurants and lifestyle destinations.
- Take the opportunity to become a Heartist®, and let your heart guide you in this world where life beats faster.
Job Description
- Manage the day to day operations of the Reservations Department.
- Lead, supervise, train, and develop Reservations Team Members.
- Monitor room inventory, occupancy levels, and booking trends to maximise revenue opportunities.
- Develop and implement strategies to increase occupancy and room revenue.
- Prepare occupancy forecasts, revenue reports, and performance analysis for management.
- Manage room allocations, rate structures, allotments, and availability across all distribution channels.
- Coordinate group reservations and special accommodation requests.
- Identify and manage overbooking risks and implement appropriate solutions.
- Work closely with Front Office, Sales, Revenue, Food & Beverage, and other operational departments.
- Ensure all reservations enquiries are handled professionally and within established service standards.
- Maintain accurate records and reporting relating to reservations performance, travel agencies, and corporate accounts.
- Conduct regular reviews of booking patterns and market conditions to identify revenue opportunities.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in hospitality management, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Minimum 3 5 years of experience in reservations within the hospitality industry.
- Proficient in revenue management systems and property management systems (PMS).
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and make strategic decisions.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel and PowerPoint.
- Expertise in pricing strategies, yield management, and forecasting techniques.
- Experience working with online travel agencies (OTAs) and global distribution systems (GDS).
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, able to collaborate effectively across departments.
- Proven leadership and team management capabilities.
- Deep understanding of hospitality industry trends and local market dynamics.
- Previous experience working in the Makkah market is considered an advantage
- Ability to thrive in a fast paced environment and adapt to evolving market conditions.
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