DescriptionBe a part of sharing special places and shaping lasting memories with Australia's leading experiential tourism business.About Journey BeyondJourney Beyond is Australia's leading experiential tourism group, operating 35 brands across Australia and New Zealand that connect guests to the land and to each other.
The group was formed in **** and now includes:Rail & Touring: Iconic trains: The Ghan, Indian Pacific, Excellent Southern, The Overland and Vintage Rail Journeys, the Murray Princess, Adelaide Sightseeing, premium small-group outback operator Outback Spirit and New Zealand coach tour specialist Grand Pacific Tours.Resorts & Lodges: Ayers Rock Resort, Kakadu Crocodile Hotel, Kingfisher Bay Resort and K'gari Beach Resort, Sal Salis Ningaloo Reef and Monarto Safari Resort.Experiences & Attractions: Cruise Whitsundays, Rottnest Express, Sailaway Port Douglas, Horizontal Falls Seaplane Adventures, Darwin Harbour Cruises, Journey Beyond Cruise Sydney, Melbourne Skydeck, Eureka 89, Alice Springs Telegraph Station, Exmouth Dive and Whalesharks Ningaloo, Mosman Gorge Cultural Centre, Captain Cook Cruises Sydney & Perth, Starship Sydney, The Jackson, Bells Functions, Swan Valley Tours, Red Cat Adventures, Whitsunday Jetski Tours, K'gari Explorer Tours, and Island Connections: Bruny Island, the Whitsundays, K'gari, Darwin -Mandorah, Tiwi Islands and Groote Eylandt.
About You You are an experienced leader with a passion for delivering exceptional customer experiences and driving commercial results.
You thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy coaching and developing high-performing teams, and have a strong ability to balance operational excellence with sales performance.With a background in reservations, travel, hospitality or customer service leadership, you bring strong communication, problem-solving and stakeholder management skills.
You are data-driven, commercially minded,



and continually look for opportunities to improve processes, increase productivity and enhance customer outcomes.
You will also have:Demonstrated leadership experience managing customer service or reservations teamsStrong coaching, mentoring and performance management capabilitiesA proven ability to drive sales conversion and revenue growthExperience analysing performance data and delivering operational improvementsExcellent communication, stakeholder engagement and conflict resolution skillsExperience working in a fast-paced service environmentProficiency with reservation systems, CRM platforms and Microsoft Office applicationsA collaborative and continuous improvement mindset About The RoleAs Reservations Manager, you will lead a team of Team Leaders, Supervisors and Sales Consultants to deliver exceptional service, optimise sales conversion and achieve commercial performance targets.
You will be responsible for driving a high-performance culture, improving operational efficiency and ensuring an outstanding guest experience across all reservations channels.Key responsibilities will include: Lead the Reservations team by setting clear goals, managing day-to-day performance, providing regular feedback and coaching, and conducting performance reviews.Oversee guest and agent enquiries, quotes and bookings across all channels, ensuring timely, accurate and helpful service.Monitor call volumes and service levels, and work with the Workforce Optimisation Manager to adjust staffing and priorities as demand changes.Ensure reservations and guest itineraries are accurate,



suitable for the guest and supported by complete documentation.
Help the team identify relevant opportunities across accommodation, touring, transfers, dining and experiences.Improve sales conversion by coaching the team to understand guest needs, follow up on enquiries, address objections and confidently recommend relevant products.
Monitor results and act on opportunities within the team's control.Train new team members in company policies, systems and booking procedures, and maintain the team's product knowledge, sales skills and guest service standards.Analyse and report on team and individual performance, including service levels, booking accuracy, guest experience and conversion.
Use the results to guide improvements and contribute to agreed commercial targets.Oversee agreed outbound pre-arrival calling activity, balancing it with inbound demand and service levels.Resolve booking issues and guest or agent escalations, involving other teams where needed.Attend Disruption Management Team (DMT) meetings and coordinate Travel Centre actions and communications during disruptions, keeping relevant stakeholders informed.Work with Revenue, Sales, Marketing, Product and Operations to align Reservations activity with campaigns, inventory and operational changes, and improve the guest experience.
What We Offer Generous discounts on Journey Beyond travel and experiencesStudy Assistance PolicyEmployee Referral PolicyParental Leave programPurchased Leave policyPrivate Health discounts Employee Assistance Program Discounts on Journey Beyond merchandise Flexible working environment How to ApplyIf you're a people-focused leader who can turn great service into strong commercial results, we'd love you to lead our Reservations team.
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Successful candidates are required to provide a current National Police Clearance.

📌 Reservations Manager (Adelaide)
🏢 Journey Beyond
📍 Adelaide