The function of theHead of Operationsis to managethe Service Delivery team independently andattend to all matters related to Operations.Proactively identify and implement solutions toconstantly improve service levels and performanceof team and service partners to suit our businessneeds.
To manage and ensure all operations processes & procedures laid down by the HOD are followedwithoutexception.
Account Management and other reporting requirements for all customers.To workvery closely withsales to identify service issues and works with the teamto develop and implement long lastingsolutions. To partner and co-ordinatewith Sales and SalesSupport staffto ensure that business andoperational requirements for customers are satisfactorily met.
Job Description- Independently manage the Operations (Service Delivery Team).
- Liaise with HOD to make decisions for operational activitiesand set strategicgoals
- Achievement ofgoals and SLAas set and agreed for the department.
- Implementation of all operations policies/ processes by management
- Manage relationships/agreements with Hotel partners /Vendors/ Transport company /Guides
- Review financial information and take decisions to promote operational profitability andadded revenue generation.
- Guide Management–Maintain both financial and Operational efficiency. Monitor and followup on day to day basis.
- Ensure a high level of cooperation/communication between teams, among the operationsfunctions and with all functions in the organization. (e.g. account management, finance, salesand IT).
- Lead, coach, mentor and empower direct reports to meet the operational goals
- Evaluate regularly theefficiency of business procedures according to organizationalobjectives and apply improvements
- Oversee customer support processes and organize them to enhance customer satisfaction.
- Team Management–Maintain efficiency and work allocation
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- Coordination with Network office and Suppliers for bookings / negotiations etc.
- Monitor progress and achievement through performance metric reports and take correctiveaction as appropriate andin a timely manner.
- Emergency number managements on weekly rotation and ensure escalation resolutionpromptly.
- Identify areas of improvementin fellow colleagues, provide adequate training and assist increating and implementing solutions.
- Escalation management viaemail after thorough case study and closure on email withclientsandensureall internal and external correspondence is dealt with in a timely manner. Meetguests on ground if required to close matters to guest’s satisfaction.
- Attend to customers calls on operations hotline during working/non-working days andstandby to solve on urgent matters and to ensure for smooth service to guests.
- Manage team performance targets agreed withH.O.D
- Conductingproduct and systemtrainingregularlyfor all members of team
- Communicating daily, weekly and monthlyreports tothe HOD, as agreed or discussed.
- Forecast of additional manpower requirement and align that with approval from reportingmanager.
- Demonstrate pro-active and "can do"solution driven approaches
- Display initiative and ownership and capability of making sound judgments
Requirements- Min 7-8years of experience in Travel Industry with experience in Hotels. Land Operations
- Knowledge of online booking systems
- Team Player
- Ownership & Accountability driven
- Experience with team management
- Quick adaptability to new challenges and changes
- Able to perform under pressure.
- Meet deadlines and Out-of the Boxthinking.
- Able to make quick and sound judgements to manage an escalation.
- Demonstrate pro-active and "can do" solution driven approaches
.- Display initiative and ownership and capability of making sound judgments