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Reservations Specialist (Agent) Moody Gardens, Inc. - 3.8 Galveston, TX Job Details Full-time $15 - $17 an hour 2 days ago Qualifications Visitor query response Hospitality reservation systems Computer operation Phone communication Computer literacy Greeting customers Answering guest questions High school diploma or GED Cross-selling Computer skills Deposits Hotel and accommodations guest complaints handling Communication skills Conducting sales calls Negotiation Entry level Client interaction via phone calls Full Job Description The Reservations Specialist Agent is to answer telephone inquiries in a friendly and courteous manner, and employ sales techniques in order to secure and process reservations for guest accommodations in a timely manner consistent with our high standards of quality. The incumbent is authorized to take reasonable action necessary to carry out assigned duties and responsibilities, provided such action is consistent with position guidelines as outlined below or though the exercise of sound, reasonable judgement and initiative in the performance of job responsibilities. Position guidelines include, but are not limited to, established company and department policies and procedures and all supervisory directives.

Summary of essential duties:

1. Handles individual phone reservations 2. Greet prospective guests in a friendly manner using clear, verbal communication 3. Inputs and retrieves date using knowledge of the computer reservations system. 4. Assigns reservations based on guest preferences and availability. 6. Provides accurate and prompt information regarding availability 7. Assists Reservation Manager on any project needed. 8. Handles complaint in a tactful manner and negotiate resolutions 9. Answer questions regarding hotel facilities and services, local attractions, directions, etc. 10. Sends confirmation and hotel information packets upon guest requests. 11. Even out room types as needed. 12. Charge 72hour deposits in a timely manner. 13. Accept and review third party reservations. 14. Follow the reservations department checklist. 15. Cross sell the Moody Gardens Attractions and the Moody Gardens Golf Course.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Handle individual phone reservations Greet prospective guests in a friendly manner using clear, verbal communication Input and retrieve dates using knowledge of the computer reservations system Assign reservations based on guest preferences and availability Provide accurate and prompt information regarding availability Assist Reservation Manager on any project needed Handle complaints in a tactful manner and negotiate resolutions Answer questions regarding hotel facilities and services, local attractions, directions, etc. Send confirmation and hotel information packets upon guest requests Even out room types as needed Charge 72 hour deposits in a timely manner Accept and review third party reservations Follow the reservations department checklist Cross sell the Moody Gardens Attractions and the Moody Gardens Golf Course Any and all other duties as assigned; duties are subject to change as management deems necessary to best serve the needs of Moody Gardens

EDUCATION/ EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

High School diploma preferred Call center experience preferred

REQUIRED SKILLS

Educational/Experience Requirements High School diploma preferred Computer literate preferred Call center experience preferred Elegant phone voice preferred Multitasking skills preferred

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Must be able to sit for long periods of time Ability to work in a confined space