What are the responsibilities and job description for the Reservations Agent position at TradeWinds Island Resort?
Compensation Type
HourlyHighgate Hotels
Highgate is a premier real estate investment and hospitality management company widely recognized as an innovator in the industry. Highgate is the dominant player in U.S. gateway markets including New York, Boston, Miami, San Francisco and Honolulu, with a rapidly expanding presence in Europe, Latin America, and the Caribbean. Highgate’s portfolio of global properties represents an aggregate asset value exceeding $20B and generates over $5B in cumulative revenues. The company provides expert guidance through all stages of the hospitality property cycle, from planning and development through recapitalization or disposition. Highgate also has the creativity and bandwidth to develop bespoke hotel brands and utilizes industry-leading proprietary revenue management tools that identify and predict evolving market dynamics to drive out performance and maximize asset value. With an executive team consisting of some of the industry’s most experienced hotel management leaders, the company is a trusted partner for top ownership groups and major hotel brands. Highgate maintains corporate offices in London, New York, Dallas, and Seattle.
Location
Discover more sun and more fun! Escape to a tropical beachfront paradise complete with everything you need for the perfect getaway, including delicious dining, beachfront bars, relaxing comforts, and endless activities. Here you’ll stay at one, play at two — with two connecting resorts right on the soft white sands of St. Pete Beach. Whether you’re looking for family fun, a romantic retreat, a group getaway, or anything in between, it’s all here at TradeWinds Island Resorts. https://www.tradewindsresort.com/careers
Overview
Follow your passion all the way to paradise at TradeWinds Resort, a Tampa Bay Times Top Workplace for seven years in a row! TradeWinds features three destination resorts just 200 flip flops from one another along the gorgeous Gulf Coast on St. Pete Beach, a Top-Ranked US Beach!
TradeWinds Resort is seeking a motivated, sales-oriented Reservations Agent to join our high-energy team. This role is responsible for assisting potential guests in booking accommodations at both of our award-winning properties. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, confidently engaging with guests through inbound and outbound phone calls, e-mails, and online chats. More than order-taking, this position requires a genuine passion for hospitality and the ability to match guest needs with the perfect resort experience.
Qualifications
- High School diploma or equivalent required.
- Experience in a hotel or a related field preferred.
- College course work in related field helpful.
- Prior call center, Sales, telemarketing, or customer service experience preferred.
- Strong self-motivation, resilience, and a drive to consistently achieve results.
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks with accuracy and attention to detail.
- Initiative and independence in working toward personal and team objectives.
- Familiarity with Opera Cloud and/or Revinate Sales Hub (NAVIS) is a plus, though not required—training provided.
- Availability to work a full-time schedule within the operating hours of 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. (Subject to change), Sunday through Saturday, including weekends and holidays.