Assistant to the Reservation Manager Job in New York 10016, New York US

Growing tour operator specializing in tours and hotel accommodations in Europe
seeks an Assistant to the Reservation Manager
We are looking for creative, energetic, and highly organized persons with an interest and good knowledge of Europe's cultural attractions and sites.
Ideal applicants will be able to handle many tasks simultaneously and have a great sense of details and responsibility

Duties include:
- Process web/email/fax requests
- Enter reservations in computer system
- Inform and advise clients on programs and itineraries
- Answer promptly all requests
- Quote and prepare itineraries
- Select, negotiate and purchase services
- Assist in product development
- Bookkeeping/Invoicing
- Web site database updating
- Handle telephone calls as well as all other secretarial duties

Candidate must be a good team player and willing to go the extra mile when needed, must have very good organizational skills and unquestionable work ethic

Good knowledge of Excel and Word is required.
Typing skills: 50 wpm min.
Knowledge of a foreign language such as French or German or Italian is a plus
Previous experience in the travel business is a plus
Hours for the job are from 9am to 6pm from Monday to Friday.
Salary increases available for the right candidate. Will improve to match candidate performance

In interested email resumé + cover letter to : traveljob1@yahoo.com