Travel & Tours Specialist / Office Clerk
- Full-Time
- Houston, TX
- Western Motorcoach, Inc. / Greatland Tours
- Posted 2 years ago – Accepting applications
We are looking to hire motivated individuals immediately—someone who can provide exceptional customer service with a happy, friendly attitude. Have the ability to work well independently and get along well with others, reliable and honest.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Proven organizational, time management, and detail-oriented.
- Problem-solving skills, interpersonal skills, energetic and enthusiastic. Must be proactive.
- Experiences in customer service and sales experience with High School Diploma, GED, or Bachelor's Degree in Business.
- Tours, Travel, cruise, and Group sale-related experience is preferred.
- At least two years of experience in booking hotels, flights, and cruises.
- Experience in developing marketing and sales strategies.
- Proven ability to achieve/exceed sales goals.
- Be able to multitask in a fast-paced and deadline-driven environment.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong in computer skills, proficiency in Microsoft, Word, Excel, email and Internet software etc.
- Must type at least 45+ words per minute (Will be tested).
- Must have at least two years of general clerical work, administration skills, data entry, and filling experience in an office environment.
- Fast and accurate data entry skills.
-Must be able to create and maintain spreadsheets in Excel for various reporting, preparing weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports.
- Ability to work under stress, work flexible schedules, and be available to work all shifts, weekends, and holidays based on business needs.
- Must be able to manage high call volume with no more than three rings in multiple-phone lines system in a professional, friendly, and fast timely manner.
- Have reliable transportation and a valid driver's license.
- Dependable with consistent attendance and punctuality.
- Must pass a criminal background check.
RESPONSIBILITY:
You will perform duties that include but are not limited to answering incoming customer calls to provide customers with company service available, sales, booking reservations, check-in customers, handling customer relations, and solving customer complaints.
- Respond to customer phone inquiries, emails, and correspondences.
- Perform all phases of Travel Agency sales, quotations, and booking for casino group sale activities and arrange tour packages for local and interstate.
- Ensure all sale contracts and paperwork are completed and returned accurately and in a timely manner.
- Reconfirmation of all bookings prior to departure.
- Provide customer service after the service and visit customers to increase sales.
- Maintain good long-term relationships with group and customers, and suppliers
- Promote positive relationships with vendors and distributors.
- You will maximize profitability through excellent customer service, driving sales, and achieving business objectives.
- Assist in sale promotions implementing sales strategies plans, and generating sale opportunities.
- Arrange, Book, Cancel and confirm hotel and flights reservations for our employees.
- Be proactive in identifying and training the CSR team, providing ongoing coaching, and ensuring all associates understand company policy and procedure.
- You will monitor Customer Service Staff to ensure guests receive prompt, professional attention and personal recognition, as well as respond appropriately to guest complaints.
- Assist office administration as needed—other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Please forward your resume with a valid email address and your contact telephone number.
Job Type: Full-time
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- On call
- Weekend availability
Supplemental Pay:
- Commission pay
- Tips
Application Question(s):
- How many words per minute can you type?
- How many years of EXCEL experience do you have? Are you basic, intermediate or advanced in EXCEL?
- Are you bilingual? Please list the language you speak fluently.
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- Customer service and customer relation: 3 years (Preferred)
- Travel Agency: 3 years (Preferred)
- booking & selling Cruise: 3 years (Preferred)
- booking hotel: 3 years (Preferred)
- flight ticket: 3 years (Preferred)
- administrative assistance: 3 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- travel agency certificate or license (Preferred)
Security clearance:
- Confidential (Preferred)
Willingness to travel:
- 50% (Preferred)
Work Location: One location