Outbound Sales Agent, Central Reservations - CORP

Job description

Live Your Passion. Add Your Magic. At Montage International, we are doing something different, something exciting and it takes passionate people to bring our vision to life. We have built a culture that leads with the important notion we live by every day; do what you love. If this resonates with you, we look forward to receiving your application. We welcome applicants with disabilities and provide reasonable accommodations as needed to our applicants. Please discuss with our hiring managers during our selection processes. If you are an internal applicant, please log into Workday and apply for your application to be considered. Please Click Here to apply internally. At Montage, It’s All Because of YOU! Outbound Sales Agent, Central Reservations Imagine turning your passion and talent into a fulfilling career. Imagine a beautiful workplace where you can learn, grow, and have fun. At Montage, we know our success is all because of you. Here, you’re not just an associate but a passionate creator of authentic, personalized experiences. You’ll feel empowered to think creatively, discover career growth opportunities, and have fun while creating lasting, cherished moments for our guests. Working at Montage is more than a job; it’s a way of life. Don’t just imagine the possibility—join us. The Outbound Sales Agent, Central Reservations reports to the Corporate Director, Central Reservations and is responsible for effective and timely follow up on existing sales leads, inbound email leads from travel advisors and direct guests, as well as outbound sales campaigns initiated by Reservations, Marketing, and the Revenue Management Teams. Your Leadership Utilize Revinate as assigned to manage status of RezForce Hot Leads, Pending Bookings, and Follow-up leads. Complete all daily tasks to ensure accuracy and completion of all personal outbound sales efforts. Duties are listed on the Central Reservations Daily Checklist and may be updated on an ongoing basis to meet changing business demands and may include but are not limited to the following: Response to guest and travel advisor voicemails via outbound phone call and/or email as appropriate for the respective scenario. Supports team sales, using Montage International selling standards and best practices and promotes best practices on the daily operations. Detailed attention and personal outreach to guests with pending RezForce leads. Detailed attention and personal outreach to guests with Not-Booked RezForce Leads, to ensure all needs were met appropriately and offer alternative dates, rates, packages, etc. (i.e. secondary close), and collection of not-booked reasons when needed. Personal outreach to guests with reservations cancelled online to attempt recovery and/or reschedule to new dates. Execute designated outreach campaigns via phone and/or email, which may include targeted need dates, return guests, annual occasions such as birthday & anniversary stays, first time guests, etc. Provide superior Customer Service through phone and email. Promotes a positive and active team culture and follows Forbes Standards. Complete projects as assigned by management. Other duties as required. About You You are passionate about maximizing hotel profitability through sales and development You are passionate about providing exceptional service and sales You are open to learning, developing, and growing both yourself, and helping others do the same You are trustworthy and have integrity Must Haves High school diploma or equivalent required; bachelor’s degree preferred. Two plus years’ experience of hospitality systems and reporting. Two plus years’ experience working either at the front desk, in sales and marketing or in the reservations department. Previous customer service experience and multi-line telephone usage and telephony. Excellent verbal and written communications skills, as well as be able to speak, read and write the primary language(s) used in the workplace. Good cognitive skills: the ability to solve problems and make rational decisions, with great attention to detail. Advanced skills in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook; daily use of nearly all programs will occur. Previous experience with communications related equipment, including hospitality central reservations systems, property management systems and call centers. You will Enjoy DTO (Discretionary Time Off) Healthcare benefits Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Accounts 401 [k] retirement plan with company matching, fully vested, and loan option Banking and Investing Program offers preferred rewards, mortgage discount, and waived fees Fertility & Family Forming Assistance Parental leave pay differential Pet Insurance Hotel discounts Fitness & wellness discounts LinkedIn Learning membership Hearts of Montage/Hearts of Pendry community engagement Associate’s events throughout the year Physical Requirements Grasping, holding, lifting, walking, repetitive motions, bending over Ability to stand and exercise mobility for extended periods of time during your scheduled shift Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds regularly and for extended periods during the shift Ability to push and pull food serving equipment and carts weighing up to 200 pounds on a semi - regular basis At Montage, we want every guest and every associate to feel that they belong. To be seen, to be recognized, and to feel our gratitude. In the United States, we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer – veterans/disability. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law. Job applicants with disabilities who need assistance or an accommodation in order to apply for a position (or their representative) should contact the People department directly at your preferred location. In the United States we are proud to be an EEO employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.