Reservations Agent

Natural Retreats•Santa Rosa Beach, FL

1d•$20•Onsite

About The Position

Natural Retreats is hiring a Reservations Agent to join our Guest Experience team! The Guest Experience team is responsible for ensuring that all guests are provided distinctively personal service with Natural Retreats from the time of inquiry through post-departure and rebooking. Reservations Agents set the tone for a successful guest journey for every guest, resulting in repeat guest bookings and increased production for every Natural Retreats property. Reservations Agents are professionals in the art of consultative sales and understand the importance of setting clear, specific, correct guest expectations from the outset to ensure all guests are set up for successful guest experiences. Anticipating the needs of the guest and effective communication with both guests and team members are essential in this role. The ability to tailor conversations, apply area education, and make recommendations for each unique destination and brand within Natural Retreats is critical to success as a Reservations Agent. Come work for Natural Retreats as a Reservations Specialist where you can help create lasting travel memories for our guests! This role requires the agent to work in our Santa Rosa Beach, FL office a minimum of 2 days per week. COMPENSATION : $19.50 / hour BENEFITS : Natural Retreats contributes to both employee and dependent premiums ! 15 vacation days 9 holidays 7 sick days 5 NR Days with a $1,500 allowance to book a NR vacation home! Maternity AND Paternity Leave Medical (Traditional PPO-style plans and High Deductible Plan w/ HSA) Dental Vision Flexible Spending Accounts (medical and dependent care) 401K retirement plan options with 3.5% company match Short and Long Term Disability Insurance (100% company paid) Basic Life Insurance Policy of $50,000 (100% company paid) Supplemental Life Insurance (Employee, Spouse, Child) ESSENTIAL DUTIES: Maximize opportunities to generate incremental revenue driven by the sale of ancillary products and services in ways that enhance guest experience. Handle guests’ communications via phone call, email, text, web chat, partner portal, and all other communication channels utilized by the company in a professional manner, adhering to department policy, property or channel requirements, and brand standards. Chase and collect balance payments when necessary. Work towards production targets individually and as a team. Understand and deploy knowledge of effective consultative sales tactics to ensure optimal conversion rates for a wide range of guest demographics in service of all destinations, brands, and properties within the NR portfolio. Resolve guest complaints through timely communication and thorough, routine follow up to ensure guest satisfaction. Record essential data and information using NR software: ensure all guest communications, resolutions, and ancillary actions are noted in the appropriate places within the system. Identify, implement, and/or assist with projects designed to enhance and improve the services of the company as appropriate. Maintain proficiency in all sales funnels including but not limited to online travel agent portals, wholesale relationship dynamics, luxury segmentation requirements to ensure all reservations are booked with accuracy according to the unique standards and requirements of each platform or partner agreement. Continually learn and maintain detailed knowledge of all Natural Retreats Brands, property inventory, location, amenities, and product offerings. Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the Team Member for this job.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Ability to pass pre-employment testing which may include drug testing and/or background screening
Ability to uphold policies and procedures
Ability to prioritize and execute tasks in a fast-paced environment
Must be computer savvy, able to learn new programs and adapt to frequent systems change
Ability to adapt to portfolio and company growth

Nice To Haves

Preferred Experience in luxury vacation sales and service
Prior experience in a similar role

Responsibilities

Maximize opportunities to generate incremental revenue driven by the sale of ancillary products and services in ways that enhance guest experience.
Handle guests’ communications via phone call, email, text, web chat, partner portal, and all other communication channels utilized by the company in a professional manner, adhering to department policy, property or channel requirements, and brand standards.
Chase and collect balance payments when necessary.
Work towards production targets individually and as a team.
Understand and deploy knowledge of effective consultative sales tactics to ensure optimal conversion rates for a wide range of guest demographics in service of all destinations, brands, and properties within the NR portfolio.
Resolve guest complaints through timely communication and thorough, routine follow up to ensure guest satisfaction.
Record essential data and information using NR software: ensure all guest communications, resolutions, and ancillary actions are noted in the appropriate places within the system.
Identify, implement, and/or assist with projects designed to enhance and improve the services of the company as appropriate.
Maintain proficiency in all sales funnels including but not limited to online travel agent portals, wholesale relationship dynamics, luxury segmentation requirements to ensure all reservations are booked with accuracy according to the unique standards and requirements of each platform or partner agreement.
Continually learn and maintain detailed knowledge of all Natural Retreats Brands, property inventory, location, amenities, and product offerings.