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| Mwiba Holdings Ltd |
Mwiba Holdings Limited is registered Tanzanian Company under Companies Ordinance (Cap. 212) and a leading Hospitality company.
Mwiba Holdings Limited is registered Tanzanian Company under Companies Ordinance (Cap. 212) and a leading Hospitality company with its Operations in Arusha, Meatu-Simiyu and Mara Regions.
Reservationist
We are currently looking for Reservationist to be part of our Team
Role’s Summary:
The Reservationist will be responsible for handling reservations from enquiry to completion, including all administrative and systems tasks throughout the process, and to the highest quality and professionalism.
Recommended:
KEY RESULT AREAS/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Administration
- Ensure all incoming email, reservations messages are dealt with promptly and accurately, and within a 2 hour response time.
- Answer all incoming emails on the same day of business.
- Answer phones as promptly as possible in a courteous professional manner.
- Input all reservations accurately into the required PMS system.
- To be fully conversant with all property rates, including contracted, group and recommended selling.
- Endeavour to up-sell rooms whenever possible.
- To be responsible for the timely upkeep of the archives.
- Ensure that all reservations are handled efficiently through effective office operating system.
- Ensure that all reservations records are filed accurately and can be retrieved promptly.
- To have knowledge of all property internal and external reservation systems eg. Online booking channels.
- Ensure that all bookings for each day are checked prior to arrival for accuracy and confirmations.
- Ensure all reservations are tracked correctly for statistical purposes (codes).
- Ensure guest history files are used and utilized correctly.
- Ensure all Special Attention Guests (SAG) requests are dealt with accurately, and that every effort is taken to ensure they receive the appropriate service.
- To have complete knowledge of all tents/rooms, suites and property facilities, as well as local area
- Ensure all Special Attention Guests (SAG) requests are dealt with accurately, and that every effort is taken to ensure they receive the appropriate service.
- To have complete knowledge of all tents/rooms, suites and property facilities, as well as local area competitors.
- During periods of high occupancy, to ensure that all reservations have the correct confirmations.
- To follow up cancellation/non arrival policy in order to gain additional revenue.
- Liaise with the accounts department regarding credit issues and control of poor accounts, and or account problems.
- Encourage up-selling in order to maximize rates.
- Ensure all bookings have deposits on, as per appropriate T&C’s, after making their reservation. Excluding credit
- facility reservations.
- Maintain a professional and positive attitude in all dealings with clients either on the phone, electronically, or in person.
- Liaise with the operations team regarding any on-going client requirements.
- Pass onto the sales department any possible leads which could develop into future business.
- Identify and pass on to the on-property managers, any potential problems and/or special requests.
- Undertake and complete any special projects or related tasks as and when required by the Reservations
- Manager or the Director of Sales and Marketing.
- Create and maintain a personal and respectful rapport with agents, direct guests and colleagues.
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- Ensure that all potential and real hazards are reported immediately and rectified.
- To be fully conversant with all departmental fire, emergency procedures.
- Ensure that all staff within the department work in a manner which is safe and unlikely to give risk of harm or injury to selves or others.
- Stimulate and encourage a general awareness of health and safety in relation to all tasks and activities undertaken in the department.
- Ensure that the highest standards of personal hygiene and neat appearances are maintained by all members of department.
General Duties
- Attend any meetings or training sessions / courses as required.
- Assist fellow employees to perform similar or related jobs as and when necessary.
- Ensure guest satisfaction by performing such duties as attending to their requests and enquiries courteously and efficiently, and accepting changes or uninterrupted service to guests and patrons.
- Clean and maintain the work area, materials, and equivalent, to report defective materials and equipment to superior.
- Continuously strive to improve the knowledge of the job.
- Undertake any reasonable request made by a member of management.
To be fully conversant with
- Property facilities.
- Destination, competitors and attractions.
- Property standards of operation and department procedures.
- Current licensing regulations.
- Methods of payment accepted by the company.
- Short and long-term marketing promotions.
- All rates and promotions available.
PROFESSIONAL AND INTERPERSONAL DETAILS
Education:
- Diploma or Bachelor Degree in Reservations/ tourism or any related field.
- Proven proficiency in computerized applications to Microsoft Office Software (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint) and basic Google Suite.
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Experience and Skills:
- 5+ years’ experience working in reservations.
- An excellent knowledge and understanding of the luxury sector and the calibre of clientele that are targeted.
- Have an in depth understanding of reservations.
- A passion for the industry, have a positive attitude and the ability to think out of the box.
- Informed decision-making ability imperative.
- A sound ability to both strategize and implement actions is key.
- Ability to effectively listen, communicate and perform diplomatically with internal and external stakeholders, guests and staff in all situations.
- Humble, yet driven with a track record of performance.
- Team player who demonstrates the ability to build and develop successful team relationships, and assist where required cross departmentally to ensure the seamless operation and growth of the company.
- Ability to work independently as well as within a group.
- Have the ability to work through periods of high demand and ready to work afterhours or on weekends.
- Must be able to maintain physical stamina to personally lead their area of responsibility.
- Assertiveness, patience and good organizational skills.
- A meticulous degree of pride in their personal presentation.
- Highly motivated, self-disciplined and well organized.
Travel Specialist
We are currently looking for Travel Specialist to be part of our Team
Role’s Summary:
The Travel Specialist will be responsible for processing travel arrangements within East Africa, especially Tanzania, for both trade partners as well as direct clientele. To bring experience and guidance to an established team, and to work hand in hand to drive the continued growth of Legendary Expeditions. Also to give support to the property reservations team, and to effectively self-manage all files from start to completion.
KEY RESULT AREAS/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Quoting, managing and making travel bookings including flights, transfers, as well as accommodation bookings from initial contact to completion of each file.
- Making of reservations (where required) for our properties in Tanzania.
- Ensure all quotations are followed up on a regular basis in order to ensure maximum revenue.
- Preparation of all documents and safari planners relating to each file and reconfirming all services.
- Invoicing and managing payments in line with requirements of the department.
- Ensuring proficiency in all systems and utilizing them for maximum efficiency.
- Acquiring and managing the emergency phone and duties as rotated among the team.
- Assist with and maintain an efficient administrative system within the department.
- Sourcing, leveraging and growing trade and direct client relations to yield maximum revenue results.
- Working seamlessly with the reservations, finance, operations, safaris and sales/marketing teams to ensure the continued growth and success of the respective divisions.
- Achieving targets as set out from management both on service quality and revenue generation.
- Troubleshooting and taking accountability to ensure the very best quality output and client/guest satisfaction.
PROFESSIONAL AND INTERPERSONAL DETAILS
Education:
- Diploma or Bachelor Degree in tourism/hospitality/Reservations
- Proven proficiency in computerized applications to Microsoft Office Software (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint) and basic Google Suite.
- Proficiency in ResRequest and/or Pink Elephant add an advantage.
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NEW TANZANIAN JOBS, INTERNSHIPS AND VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITIES 2022 (1,475 POSTS)Experience and Skills:
- At least 3years’ experience in high end travel for a reputable travel company.
- Full understanding of the East & Southern African travel market, its product and logistical aspects.
- Proven success at conversion and performance as a senior travel specialist
- Informed decision making ability imperative, with a sound ability to both strategize and implement.
- Have an in depth understanding of systems and their relation to the full scale business ecosystem.
- Fully literate and numerate with the ability to perform relevant calculations, statistics, and be able to interpret basic accounts and financial statements and reports.
- Ability to effectively listen, communicate and perform diplomatically with internal and external stakeholders, guests and staff in all situations.
- Humble, yet driven with a track record of performance.
- Team player who demonstrates the ability to build and develop successful team.
- Have the ability to work through periods of high demand and ready to work on weekends.
- A passion for the industry, have a positive attitude and the ability to think out of the box.
- Must be able to maintain physical stamina to personally lead their area of responsibility.
- Assertiveness, patience and good organizational skills.
- A meticulous degree of pride in their personal presentation.
- Be flexible in working hours and ensure coverage where/when needed.
- A highly self-motivated and self-starter.
- Ability to work independently as well as within a group
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How to Apply:
Applicants are invited to submit their CV’s/Resumes and copy of certificates to P & C Office (for hard copies or via email to: recruitment@kdtl.co.tz
Mwiba offers equal employment to qualified men and women and if you are not contacted by the people & Culture department within thirty (30) days after the closing date, you should consider your application as unsuccessful.
Please forward applications before 24th October 2022.
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How to Apply:
Applicants are invited to submit their CV’s/Resumes and copy of certificates to P & C Office (for hard copies or via email to: recruitment@kdtl.co.tz
Mwiba offers equal employment to qualified men and women and if you are not contacted by the people & Culture department within thirty (30) days after the closing date, you should consider your application as unsuccessful.
Please forward applications before 24th October 2022.
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