We are seeking a friendly and professional Host/Host to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will provide pre-travel and on hire guidance, advice and issue accurate and competitive quotations/or bookings for car and/or motor home rentals to domestic and international clients and to deliver exceptional on-brand service in a timely manner that meets or exceeds the customer's expectations, maximises revenue and encourage repeat custom.
Responsibilities
Accurately and efficiently process customer requests and all other administrative tasks
Provide on hire assistance to support customers as required including completing all required documentation and amending bookings where necessary
Ensure that the customer/trade partner is always provided with high quality, accurate information and that their expectations are met or exceeded.
Ensure that all transactions are completed 'right the first time' and minimise rework.
Work 1 on 1 with the customer/trade partner to build a solution which best meets their individual travel requirements and if necessary consider reducing the price, in line with authority levels, to win business.
Ensure all service delivery, turnarounds and/or targets are met or exceeded.
Develop and maintain a strong relationship with internal and external customers (Wholesalers, ITO's and/or Trade partners) to encourage future business.
Ensure presentation of all correspondence is consistent and of the highest standard
Manage daily workload to agreed standards and seek assistance from the Booking Host Team Leader/Contact Centre manager when necessary
Be a systems/product specialist by maintaining an excellent knowledge of the THL business offering, in-house and supplier reservations systems, New Zealand and Australian geography, partners, suppliers and operators.
Demonstrate a pro-active approach and response to customer & business opportunities.
Operate within policies and procedures for financial, as well as non-financial transactions, and contribute to system and process reviews when required.
Pro-actively provide constructive and objective feedback.
Demonstrate a high level of personal, team and customer behaviours.
Actively participate in the thlHealth and Safety system.
All other duties as required.
Skills
Proven sales experience
Proven contact centre experience is desirable
Previous sales/customer service experience of the tourism industry is highly desirable
Tertiary qualification/s general or specifically Travel & Tourism is desirable
Proven communication skills both verbally and written
Proven experience managing multiple tasks at any one given time
Proven negotiation skills
Ability to assimilate information in a timely manner
Is a lateral thinker and is able to provide tailored solutions
Detail and accuracy oriented
Works for the best interest of thlat all times
Good knowledge of geography where thl operates
Ability to achieve deadlines
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From 26,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Additional leave
Company pension
Employee discount
Free flu jabs
Free parking
Health & wellbeing programme
Referral programme
Sick pay
Work Location: In person
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