Sand Valley

Reservations

ReservationsManager

Nekoosa, Wisconsin, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Reservations Manager at Sand Valley. Skills: Reservations management, Team leadership, Revenue maximization, Guest satisfaction. Lead Reservations team. Maximize resort revenue”

What You'll Achieve.

Maximize resort revenue; Maximize guest satisfaction; Maintain tee sheet utilization standards; Maximize room occupancy; Maximize dining reservations; Maximize golf bookings; Achieve sales and event goals

Industry & Context.

Reservations
Problems you'll solve

Ability to analyze problems; Develop solutions

Eligibility Requirements

Be available for evening, weekend, and holiday coverage

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Minimum of 2 years of relevant functional and/or management experience, Proven ability to lead, mentor, and motivate a team in achieving sales and event goals while fostering a positive, open-communication culture, written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills with a customer service focus, Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook), Ability to analyze problems, develop solutions, and efficiently manage multiple responsibilities under pressure, Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and peak event periods, emotional intelligence, a proactive mindset, and a professional, positive demeanor, Must be able to communicate clearly with guests, team members, and leaders, Requires sitting, standing, walking, bending, and moving throughout the workday, Must be able to lift up to 30 lbs occasionally

Nice to Have

college degree preferred, Experience with CRM or event management software (Revinate, Delphi, Opera, or Salesforce preferred), Experience in budget development, strategic planning, and staff management

What You'll Do.

Lead Reservations team

Maximize resort revenue

Ensure guest satisfaction

Process reservations efficiently

Support other departments

Guide Reservations team

Maintain professional environment

Demonstrate sound judgment

Coach and inspire team

Develop people and processes

Lead training and development

Enhance call scoring program

Improve feedback loop

Supervise team training

Update training protocols

Maintain tee sheet utilization

Maximize room occupancy

Maximize dining reservations

Maximize golf bookings

Collaborate with Food & Beverage

Conduct team meetings

Address team member matters

Produce call volume reports

Analyze call volume reports

Provide reports to leaders

Conduct performance reviews

Maintain work environment

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Provide updates to Central Reservations and PBX; Work in conjunction with Revenue Management team; Collaborate with Food & Beverage department; Liaise between Reservations, Groups, Buddies Golf, Concierge, and Guest Billing; Collaborate with Marketing department

Communication Scope

written communication skills; verbal communication skills; interpersonal communication skills

Process & Methodology

Strategic planning

Full Job Description

## Position Summary The Reservations Manager plays a vital role in delivering thoughtful, high-quality service to Sand Valley guests. This position is responsible for managing the Reservations team to maximize resort revenue and guest satisfaction through effective yield management and efficient reservation processing. The Reservations Manager must be well-versed in the responsibilities of Reservations and have knowledge of Groups, Lido Concierge, and Founders teams, providing seamless support across departments. A strong leader is essential to guide the Reservations team, maintain a structured and professional environment, and demonstrate sound judgment and critical thinking skills. This role requires a service-oriented operator who is dedicated to delivering exceptional guest experiences while coaching and inspiring a high-performing team. The ideal candidate is a builder and developer of people and processes, continuously striving for growth and excellence. ## Primary Duties and Responsibilities Lead a team of Reservations Agents focused on curating the guest experience in lodging, golf, dining, and other resort activities. Share relevant information with Central Reservations and PBX by providing updates regarding golf and lodging prices, room descriptions, golf and lodging offers, and general resort information, including pertinent details regarding other departments. Handle reservation calls, book tee times and lodging, and respond to guest emails as needed. Lead the training and development program, focusing on implementation of a structured training calendar while enhancing the call scoring program and improving the feedback loop for the team. Supervise training of all reservations team members on resort software, policies, and procedures. Continually improve and update training protocols and manuals. Work in conjunction with the Revenue Management team to maintain tee sheet utilization standards and support guest satisfaction. Maximize room occupancy, dining

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