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
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Support & Reservation
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Advise clients (BtoB and BtoC) wishing to book a stay within the Relais & Châteaux network
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Make reservations mainly by phone (incoming & outgoing calls) and by email
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Offer personalized itinerary according to clients’ needs
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Actively contribute to the development of revenue by achieving the set objectives (call duration, conversion rate, customer satisfaction…)
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Work closely with the East Coast Sales Manager to assist in handling travel agencies’ reservations managed in their portfolio
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Management of specific requests & groups
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Ensure careful and rigorous follow-up with VIP requests
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Manage group and seminar booking requests
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Ensure quality follow-up and efficient after-sales service: disputes, cancellation conditions, booking commissions…
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Operational support & continuous improvement
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Provide regular reporting to management
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Use CRM and booking tools in compliance with established processes
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Participate in the improvement of internal procedures and in the rise in quality of the service
Qualifications
PROFILE
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Excellent written and oral command of English
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Significant experience in guest relations or commercial advice, ideally in the high-end, travel or hotel industry
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Organization skills
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Strong sense of customer service, listening skills and empathy
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Ability to handle requests with rigor, precision and attention to detail
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Ease in oral and written communication, team spirit
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Taste for human-sized environments and collective challenges
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Interest in global cultures and geography
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Location : we are looking for an East Coast-based candidate
KEY TO SUCCESS FOR THIS POSITION:
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Knowledge and mastery of the Network
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Sales-oriented mindset
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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.