Reservations Manager / Sales Consultant - Luxury Wellness Retreat - Franschhoek | SL

Reservations Manager / Sales Consultant - Luxury Wellness Retreat - Franschhoek, Western Cape

Kendrick Recruitment is searching for a warm, articulate and detail-driven Reservations Manager with a sales edge for an intimate luxury wellness retreat set within a working farm in the heart of the Franschhoek valley - a deeply restorative property welcoming guests on curated multi-night journeys of rest, creativity and connection.

This is not a standard hotel reservations role. Guests who enquire about this property are seeking something deeply personal. The person in this role needs to understand that, communicate it with authenticity and guide prospective guests from first enquiry through to confirmed booking with warmth, knowledge and genuine care.

The role is 80% reservations management and 20% sales - including trade outreach, agent relationship building and support for the property's broader commercial visibility in the wellness tourism market.

Please note: Candidates based in Franschhoek or the broader Cape Winelands area are strongly preferred. This is a live-out position. A genuine affinity for wellness, conscious living and boutique hospitality is essential.

Minimum Requirements:

Minimum 2 to 3 years' reservations management or luxury travel sales experience - essential

Experience within a boutique hotel, wellness retreat, luxury lodge or high-end travel environment strongly preferred

Exceptional written and verbal English communication skills - essential

Warm, consultative and emotionally intelligent communication style

Genuine interest in and alignment with wellness tourism and conscious hospitality - essential

Ability to have meaningful, personalised conversations with discerning international guests

Strong organisational skills with meticulous attention to detail and follow-through

Experience with PMS, channel manager or booking systems

Sales experience including trade outreach and travel agent relationship management

Additional languages advantageous given the international guest profile

Computer literate and proficient in MS Office

Stable work history with contactable references

Key Responsibilities:📋 Reservations (80%)

Manage all incoming enquiries via email, phone and online platforms promptly and professionally

Guide prospective guests through the property's unique offering and help them select the right experience

Process all bookings, confirmations, amendments and cancellations accurately

Manage availability, rates and allocations across all booking channels

Handle all pre-arrival guest communication and prepare personalised guest information

Capture and maintain accurate guest profiles and special requirements

Liaise with the property team on guest arrivals, preferences and bespoke experience planning

Manage invoicing, payment follow-up and financial administration related to reservations📣 Sales & Trade Relations (20%)

Develop and nurture relationships with travel agents, wellness travel specialists, tour operators and DM

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Proactively reach out to trade partners to promote the property and its offering

Represent the property at relevant trade events and wellness tourism platforms when required

Support the team with promotional initiatives, packages and seasonal campaigns

Package:

Gross Salary: R35,000 per month

Live-out position

Start date: ASAP

Should you feel you are the right fit for this role, please apply with your updated CV, contactable references and a recent head and shoulders photo ASAP!📌 Please Note: If you do not receive feedback within 7 working days, kindly consider your application unsuccessful.