Etihad Airways Reservation and Ticketing Officer

Country SAUDI ARABIA City Jeddah Department Sales Closing date 9 February 2012

Job Purpose Successful candidate will supervise all front desk activities to optimize all guest interactions and satisfaction whilst ensuring compliance with all Etihad ticketing policies and procedures and high standards of customer service delivery to exceed guest expectations. Responsibilities Your responsibilities shall include but not limted to: Supervise the efficient operations and monitor performance of the assigned team in order to achieve revenue, yield and volume targets. Ensure team compliance with all Etihad reservation policies and procedures and standards of guest service Handle day-to-day problem resolution, escalating to higher levels as required. Assign duties, responsibilities, staff roster and leave records Coach, counsel and motivate the team, evaluate performance in a meaningful way that recognizes staff achievements and provide opportunities for skills enhancement (i.e. schedule training in AUH, shadowing for new joiners etc); Keep self and the team up to date on product, service, policies and procedures through regular team meetings ensuring communication and understanding by team members. Ensure all monies accounted for and TSR tallies Ensure ticket stocks are correctly logged, stocked, stored and all material properly stocked and displayed. In a state of flight disruption, ensure liaison with all involved (guests and colleagues alike) is managed in a positive manner and that revenue and guest satisfaction requirements are maintained. Responsible for having queues, PTA issues, TODs and re-issues completed in a timely manner Requirements High school graduate with three to five years airline or travel agency experience in a reservations and ticketing role with at least two years supervisory experience You must have: Certificate/trained on reservation system*AMADEUS* - courses in reservations and ticketing Airline advanced passenger tariff and pricing course Recognized IATA or knowledge in rules and regulation of airline restrictions Coaching skills Good written and oral English language skills Ability to work under pressure and to short lead times Able to work on own initiative Good PC skills include Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet Numerate The Individual OPERATING ENVIRONMENT: You have to: Do Duty within standard retail opening hours; travel may be required for training; assistance at airport in support of EY ground operations team if required; unsocial hour in support of sales functions etc when required

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