Relais & Châteaux

RESERVATION ADVISOR (USA - EAST COAST) M/F

Relais & Châteaux  •  United States (Onsite)  •  19 hours ago
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Job Description

Objective and purpose of the position

Under the responsibility of the Reservation Department Manager US, the Reservation Advisor assists Relais & Châteaux individual clients and travel agencies in creating memorable stays around the world. As a privileged contact, he/she advises, proposes and reserves unique experiences, with a high level of requirement and personalization, mainly for the North American market and occasionally for the European market.

MAIN MISSIONS

East-Coast based candidate

1. Support & Reservation

  • Advise clients (BtoB and BtoC) wishing to book a stay within the Relais & Châteaux network
  • Make reservations mainly by phone (incoming & outgoing calls) and by email
  • Offer personalized itinerary according to clients’ needs
  • Actively contribute to the development of revenue by achieving the set objectives (call duration, conversion rate, customer satisfaction…)
  • Work closely with the East Coast Sales Manager to assist in handling travel agencies’ reservations managed in their portfolio

2. Management of specific requests & groups

  • Ensure careful and rigorous follow-up with VIP requests
  • Manage group and seminar booking requests
  • Ensure quality follow-up and efficient after-sales service: disputes, cancellation conditions, booking commissions…

3. Operational support & continuous improvement

  • Provide regular reporting to management
  • Use CRM and booking tools in compliance with established processes
  • Participate in the improvement of internal procedures and in the rise in quality of the service

Qualifications

PROFILE

  • Excellent written and oral command of English
  • Significant experience in guest relations or commercial advice, ideally in the high-end, travel or hotel industry
  • Organization skills
  • Strong sense of customer service, listening skills and empathy
  • Ability to handle requests with rigor, precision and attention to detail
  • Ease in oral and written communication, team spirit
  • Taste for human-sized environments and collective challenges
  • Interest in global cultures and geography
  • Location : we are looking for an East Coast-based candidate

KEY TO SUCCESS FOR THIS POSITION:

  • Knowledge and mastery of the Network
  • Sales-oriented mindset
  • Geographic knowledge

Additional Information

WHY JOIN US?

Joining Relais & Châteaux means becoming part of a values-driven organization and working in a stimulating environment within a global network of excellence.

Employees benefit from a range of perks designed to support well-being, engagement, and inspiration, including an exclusive internal program that allows teams to experience the Relais & Châteaux collection, as well as access to curated partner offers related to lifestyle, well-being, and gastronomy.

Beyond benefits, we offer a supportive, high-standard, and people-centric workplace, fostering both personal and professional development.

Relais & Châteaux

About Relais & Châteaux

Relais & Châteaux is an exceptional worldwide collection of 580 unique, independently operated hotels and restaurants, united by strong values and a devotion to excellence across every aspect of hospitality. 

Originating in France in 1954, and now present in 65 countries, the Association works to celebrate the distinct art de vivre of every global destination. Led by passionate hoteliers, chefs and restaurateurs, each of its properties cultivates a meaningful sense of place by nurturing its individual cultural, gastronomic and environmental heritage and collaborating with local artisans. 

With many of its properties run by families, who pass their savoir-faire down from one generation to the next, Relais & Châteaux represents an evolving legacy of memorable travel experiences, in harmony with all life on Earth.

Industry
Travel & Hospitality
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
, FR
Year Founded
1954
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