Central Reservation Agent- Bilingual

Proud to be 100% Canadian-owned, Northland Properties' are recognized as one of the most trusted names in hotels, restaurants, resorts, sports, construction, and asset management. Our well-known and loved brands have been bringing people together to celebrate unforgettable experiences across Canada, the US, Ireland, and the UK for over 50 years. As Canada’s fastest-growing hospitality group, we believe the foundation of our continued success is our people and their ability to take great care of our guests.
Sandman Hotel Group and Sutton Place Hotels are looking for a Reservations Agents for our Guest Support Centre. Reservations Agents are the first point of contact for our guests. You're friendly and efficient, and we'll train you to become an encyclopedia of knowledge on our hotels and the communities that we serve. You relish the opportunity to help our guests to plan their perfect trip, and are a valuable ambassador for Sandman Hotel Group and Sutton Place Hotels. So much so, that we're pleased to offer a competitive compensation package, work from home and flexible schedule. We're also committed to your professional development and contributing to your overall career goals. We know you'd love to hear about our perks-incredible team rates and discounts at all 7 of our restaurant brands is just the beginning With over 60 hotels (and growing) there has never been a more exciting time to join our team.
**JOB REQUIREMENTS**:

- Must be able type 60 WPM (minimum); Fast computer data entry skills.
- All necessary tools/hardware will be provided for each agent to perform their work duties, including laptop and phone.
- Must be able to multi-task with exceptional attention to detail.
- Previous experience in customer relations would be ideal, preferably in hotel reservations or front desk environment.
- Applicants must be able to meet department's SLA.
- Must have excellent command of the English and French language.
- Must be able to commit to a Full Time training with approx. 120 hours of training time.
- Applicants must be flexible with work schedule. Position entails various shifts which may include weekends and holidays.

**DUTIES**:

- Ensure inbound calls are answered in a professional and courteous manner and established procedures are adhered to without failure.
- Ensure that proper selling techniques are utilized to sell all the properties.
- Ensure all reservations have accurately interfaced into the system.
- Answering all inquiries pertaining to individual hotels; including room types, rate, facilities, as well as surrounding areas.
- Complete all duties as assigned by supervisors and managers.
- Handling membership inquiries for loyalty members.

**APPLICABLE SKILLS**:

- Excellent customer relations and typing skills with professionalism on the telephones.
- Must be detail oriented and have excellent organizations and time-management skills.
- Adaptable to change and be able to handle multiple priorities under pressure.
- Familiarization with various property managements systems (PMS) (i.e. Maestro PMS (Northwind) / Opera Cloud (Microsoft|Oracle) would be an asset.
- Eager and focused to exceed guest expectations.

We believe that by taking care of our team members, we create a positive atmosphere that benefits both our team members and guests. We want you to love coming to work and also find that working with Northland has a positive influence on your life outside of work.
PERKS
- Rewards & Recognition
- Discounted Hotel Stays for Team Members and Family & Friends rates too
- 25% discount at our restaurants for up to 6 people
- Discounted Passes/Lift tickets at Grouse Mountain and Revelstoke Mountain Resort
- Ongoing Employee events, incentives & recognition
- Growth Opportunities
- Career Advancement starts from Within
- Dedicated Training Program
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Free mental Health Support, Legal & Financial Counselling
- Refer a friend or family and earn money
- Group Life Insurance, Extended Health, Dental, Vision Care
- Complimentary Stays
- RRSP Matching
- Milestone Rewards
- Tuition Credit Program

**SUMMATION**:
**ABSOLUTELY NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE**
Sandman Hotel Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. Sandman Hotel Group does not discriminate on the basis of disability, veteran status or any other basis protected under federal, provincial or local laws. Sandman Hotel Grouptakes seriously its obligations under the Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process, applicants are asked to make their needs/requirements known.