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  1. Full-Time
  2. Permanent
  3. SOFITEL
  4. Sales & Marketing

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Sofitel Philadelphia at Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, United States

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REF30814E

Reservation Agent

Region

Luxury & Lifestyle


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Company Description

"Why work for Accor?"

We are far more than a worldwide leader. We welcome you as you are and you can find a job and brand that matches your personality. We support you to grow and learn every day, making sure that work brings purpose to your life, so that during your journey with us, you can continue to explore Accor’s limitless possibilities.
By joining Accor, every chapter of your story is yours to write and together we can imagine tomorrow's hospitality. Discover the life that awaits you at Accor, visit https://careers.accor.com/
Do what you love, care for the world, dare to challenge the status quo!

#BELIMITLESS"


Job Description

You are the beginning of an exceptional & memorable guest experience!
As a Reservations Agent, your telephone warmth will make our guests feel welcome and build their anticipation for the exceptional experience that awaits them when they arrive at our Magnifique address!

Reservations Agent

What’s in it for you:

  • Unlimited career development opportunities, both nationally and internationally.   The sky is your limit!
  • Make your mark, by being part of a high performing team which supports and inspires you to reach your highest potential
  • Give back through our Corporate Social Responsibility activities and local community based philanthropy.

What you will be doing:

  • Using your exceptional people skills, to offer memorable sales experiences for our potential guests and generate revenue by booking rooms. You will also accurately and warmly complete all Sofitel Brands Standards.
  • You will offer warm and welcoming communication by phone, to our internal and external guests and assist with any special requests and will provide the highest level of customer care, before, during and after their stay.
  • You will manage calls, field questions and respond to guests thoughtfully and independently. You will exercise good judgment and a strong intuition to anticipate the needs of each guest.
  • You will collaborate with your team and the Sales department to assist where needed with group reservations. This role may call for you to wear “many hats”, as well as maintaining your work area, properly handling credit card transactions, rooming lists, and so on. 
  • Ensure the best selection for the guest and ensure revenue is maximized through up-selling.

Qualifications

Your experience and skills include:

  • Passion for delivering personalized customer service and a strong commitment to creating the desired guest experience for all.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication, organizational and problem solving skills. An ability to work under pressure while maintaining a sense of poise and professionalism.
  • An ability to warmly and professionally engage with guests and show empathy over the phone.
  • A positive, can-do, team player attitude. A strong desire to support and assist your department and other hotel colleagues, and help them navigate and overcome roadblocks and obstacles.
  • A desire to learn and grow and a fast paced, chic, exciting environment.
  • Prior experience working with Opera or a related system.

Additional Information

Your team and working environment: 

  • We recognize and celebrate team and individual successes
  • A brand influenced by French indulgence offering a genuine experience of art de vivre for both employees and guests 

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.

 

Diversity & Inclusion for Accor means welcoming each and everyone and respecting their differences by giving priority only to qualities and skills in extending employment and development opportunities. Our ambition is to provide meaningful employment, a warm and welcoming culture, excellent working conditions and to promote the development of all people, including those with disabilities.

When applying, do not hesitate to let us know of any specific needs you may have so that we can take them into consideration.

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We foster our creativity, our excellence and progressiveness. We interconnect with each other and our environment, to create a new kind of quiet luxury. With us, you can take pride in being part of a wider global team leading the way in local sustainability initiatives. Working together with our communities, we will empower you to make your own meaningful impact.

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