Revenue Administrative Duties  Assist in the preparation of the agenda, critiques tracking, competitive analysis and other supporting documents for presentation at market sales strategy meetings.  Assist in the implementation of hotel sales strategy in the reservation and inventory systems.  Escalate technical questions related to the reservations and property management systems to the correct support desk in a timely manner.  Compile group pace and productivity reports.  Update market and property specific sales strategy reports on a daily basis.  Assist with training of new associates as necessary on revenue management tools.  Assist with system maintenance including but not limited to, inputting rate hurdles, monitoring forecasted demand, updating group forecasting and running daily system checks. Inventory Control  Assist in the management of rooms inventory to maximize cluster rooms revenue as well as maintain accurate reservation system information.  Assist in managing room authorizations, rates, and restrictions, including communicating with rate restrictions and strategy to properties.  Facilitate completion of Competitive Pricing Analysis. Generate all necessary reports for Revenue Management meetings. Computer Skills  Use computer systems and software packages to input, access, modify, store, or output information.  Enter and retrieve data from computer systems using a keyboard, mouse or trackball. Guest Relations  Address guests' service needs in a professional, positive, and timely manner.  Thank guests with genuine appreciation and provide a fond farewell.  Anticipate guests' service needs, including asking questions of guests to better understand their needs and watching/listening to guest preferences and acting on them whenever possible.  Actively listen and respond positively to guest questions, concerns, and requests using brand or property specific process (e.g., LEARN, PLEASED, Guest Response, LEAP) to resolve issues, delight, and build trust.  Welcome and acknowledge each and every guest with a smile, eye contact, and a friendly verbal greeting, using the guest's name when possible.  Answer guest questions about property facilities/services (e.g., hours of operation, rates and room types, packages, promotions, entertainment, restaurants, special events).  Accommodate and document special requests. Communication  Speak to guests and co-workers using clear, appropriate and professional language.  Answer telephones using appropriate etiquette including answering the phone within 3 rings, answering with a smile in one's voice, using the callers' name, transferring calls to appropriate person/department, requesting permission before placing the caller on hold, taking and relaying messages, and allowing the caller to end the call. Working with Others  Support all co-workers and treat them with dignity and respect.  Handle sensitive issues with employees and/or guests with tact, respect, diplomacy, and confidentiality.  Develop and maintain positive and productive working relationships with other employees and departments. Quality Assurance/Quality Improvement  Comply with quality assurance expectations and standards. Physical Tasks  Enter and locate work-related information using computers and/or point of sale systems.  Move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing less than or equal to 15 pounds without assistance. Policies and Procedures  Maintain confidentiality of proprietary materials and information.  Follow company and department policies and procedures.  Protect the privacy and security of guests and coworkers.  Perform other reasonable job duties as requested.