Hotel Boutique Hostal GrauMARKETING MANAGER / FRONT DESK MANAGER
May. 2013 - Aug. 2016Barcelona y alrededores, EspañaInstrumental in transforming the family hostel into a modern business concept with a targeted market by implementing new guest-friendly procedures, which significantly increased the hotel’s ratings, and improving information workflow by developing internal communication processes. • Coach, inspire, and lead the service team to ensure excellent quality service with a personalized and empathic approach to boost low season bookings and encourage repeat business.
• Recruit and train all Front Office personnel, supervise shift workloads, evaluate employee job performance, and maintain relationships and communication with all departments.
• Assist in the hotel’s price strategy, reporting, and market analysis to ensure the competitive edge.
• Manage reservations, resolve guest inquiries, and create customized guest packages as needed.
• Foster beneficial relationships with key hotel customers (Fair organizers, travel agencies, etc.), collaborators, and give incentives to third-party suppliers to increase brand awareness and drive sales.
• Design and manage the Social Media marketing strategy and daily activities, including creating and overseeing all published content on Facebook, Tripadvisor, and booking.com.
• Capture customer online reviews, monitor and analyse online ratings, and respond accordingly to optimize Web traffic, maximize sales, strengthen direct bookings, and improve guest online feedback.