Reservation Sales and Guest Concierge Job at Ayres Vacation Rentals, Gatlinburg, TN

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  • Ayres Vacation Rentals
  • Gatlinburg, TN

Job Description

Job Summary:

We are looking for a motivated and customer-oriented Reservation Sales and Guest Concierge to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for handling all incoming reservation inquiries, following up with leads, managing event sales inquiries, and providing top-notch customer service. You will play a key role in maximizing occupancy rates for our properties and ensuring seamless planning and execution of events.

Key Responsibilities:

  1. Reservation and Event Sales:
    1. Respond to all incoming reservation inquiries via phone, email, and online platforms in a timely and professional manner.
    2. Convert inquiries into bookings by understanding customer needs and offering tailored solutions.
    3. Follow up with leads who have expressed interest in reservations, providing additional information and incentives as needed.
    4. Maintain an organized system for tracking leads, inquiries, and follow-ups using our CRM (e.g., Asana, Outlook).
    5. Manage all event-related inquiries, from initial contact to event confirmation.
    6. Work closely with potential clients to understand their event needs and provide customized proposals.
    7. Coordinate with the events team to ensure all aspects of the event are planned and executed to the client's satisfaction.
    8. Follow up on leads for event bookings, ensuring a high conversion rate.
  2. Guest Services:
    1. Assist with traditional guest receptionist duties, including check-ins, check-outs, and addressing guest concerns or requests.
    2. Provide exceptional customer service, ensuring a positive guest experience from inquiry to departure.
    3. Handle administrative tasks related to guest services, such as processing payments, updating reservation details, and managing guest communications.
    4. Provide daily onsite guest support by replenishing room amenities and ensuring overall guest satisfaction with accommodations.
  3. Collaboration:
    1. Work closely with the team to align on promotional strategies and maximize booking potential and to ensure seamless coordination of events.
    2. Provide feedback on guest and client interactions to help improve overall service and sales processes.

Qualifications:

  • High School diploma required.
  • Previous experience working in reservation sales (preferred).
  • Previous front desk or receptionist experience (preferred).
  • Proven experience in sales, customer service, or a related field.
  • Previous call center experience a plus.
  • Must be a minimum of 18 years old.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Excellent phone etiquette and computer skills.
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Familiarity with CRM systems and sales tracking tools (experience with Asana or similar platforms is a plus).
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • High level of attention to detail and a commitment to providing excellent customer service.
  • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Must be able to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Physical Requirements:

  • Must be able to bend, stoop, climb stairs, twist, kneel, lift, push, and pull items weighing up to 30 lbs. Must be able to stand and continuously move throughout the workday and be comfortable working outdoors in varying weather conditions. Must be comfortable working in an office setting for a minimum of 8 hours a day.

E-Verify

Ayres Vacation Rentals participates in the federal government's E-Verify program, which confirms employment authorization of all newly hired employees and most existing employees through an electronic database maintained by the Social Security Administration and Department of Homeland Security. For new hires, the E-Verify process is completed in conjunction with the Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification on or before the first day of work. E-Verify is not used as a tool to pre-screen candidates. For up-to-date information on E-Verify, go to and click on 'E-Verify' located near the bottom of the page.

E-Verify

WindRiver participates in the federal government's E-Verify program, which confirms employment authorization of all newly hired employees and most existing employees through an electronic database maintained by the Social Security Administration and Department of Homeland Security. For new hires, the E-Verify process is completed in conjunction with the Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification on or before the first day of work. E-Verify is not used as a tool to pre-screen candidates. For up-to-date information on E-Verify, go to - and click on 'E-Verify' located near the bottom of the page.

Job Tags

Holiday work, Full time, Outdoor, Weekend work, Afternoon shift,

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