Contact Centre Service Agent

Toronto, ON, Canada

Job Description


Growth opportunities come in many different forms, and we encourage our employees to explore new roles, meet new teams and expand their skills within the business. The Travel Corporation is committed to hiring from within and fostering the career development of all employees who are inspired to grow with us.

POSITION PURPOSE

Working within a World Class Call Centre environment, the Contact Centre Service Agent is responsible for servicing and maintaining all bookings, effectively handling changes, suspensions, cancellations received via various communication channels whilst maintaining a superior standard of customer service.

A Contact Centre Service Agent is a customer service-driven individual who takes pride in ensuring every customer feels valued and needs are met.

In this role, you are responsible for assisting all customers with existing bookings with any requirements they have by providing the best service experience for our customers, both internal and external.

Contact Centre Agents control our most valued contact with our customers and create the ultimate guest experience through consistent professional care and service.

SIGNING BONUS OF $1,000 FOR QUALIFIED HIRES! - RULES APPLY

KEY RESULT AREAS & ACTIVITIES PERFORMED

Skills Required:
Service:

  • You will be responsible for the finalization of all bookings and accurately collecting payments.
  • You will be responsible for the amendments, changes, suspensions, and cancellations of any existing bookings.
  • Provide customers with any information required prior to travel.
  • You will work with customers to save bookings if trips are suspended, cancelled, or the customer wishes to cancel.
  • You will identify opportunities to sell alternatives or add-ons if required.
  • Establishes and maintain effective relationships with customers and gain their trust.
  • Book and/or amend all products and services accurately in the various reservations systems such as Tropics and Amadeus.
  • Use Salesforce effectively.
  • Utilize CSP skills to overcome objections and provide excellent personalized customer service.
Communication:
  • Proficient in both oral and written communication, in English, with diverse types of nationalities and accents.
Learning on the Fly:
  • Ability to learn quickly and be open to change even when facing new or challenging situations.
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date knowledge of company products, policies, and procedures related to the job.
  • Uses multiple computer applications and telephone technology to process customer transactions.
Problem Solving:
  • You will identify, research, and resolve issues to customer satisfaction.
Collaboration:
  • You will partner with your manager and teammates to ensure you work in a customer service driven environment.
  • Work alongside the Contact Centre Sales team to contribute to the overall sales goals for each brand.
  • Recognize, document, and alert the manager of any trends.
  • Recommend process improvements where needed.
  • Support the Contact Centre Sales time if required by taking bookings in peak times to alleviate delayed response times.
Nurturing:
  • You will build, develop, and cultivate relationships with customers, travel partners, and colleagues.
General:
  • Be dedicated to meeting the expectations of both our internal and external customers.
  • Be able to change air products & sectors in Amadeus.
  • Be required to take on other duties as assigned within the Contact Centre.
  • May be required to work on public holidays and weekends, including Sundays.
  • Act on any instructions from time to time based on the company\'s operational requirements and falls within the vocational ability of the incumbent.
  • Attend in-house staff training and departmental meetings.
  • Actively contribute to the creation of an integrated and focused Contact Centre team.
  • Adhere to company ethics standards.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
  • None
EDUCATION
  • Completed and passed High School.
  • A diploma or degree in travel & tourism is highly regarded but not necessary.
  • A high level of written and spoken English.
  • Amadeus course an added advantage.
EXPERIENCE
  • Prior experience within a customer service environment is essential
  • Office administration and/or computer skills are preferable
  • Travel Industry experience is highly regarded but not necessary
KNOWLEDGE
  • Professional verbal and written English communication skills.
  • Computer literate. Office 365 knowledge is an added advantage.
  • Travel industry knowledge, including destination information, airline, city & country codes, and an understanding of the booking process.
COMPETENCIES
  • Exceptional customer service.
  • Ability to work as part of a team.
  • Excellent planning and organization skills.
  • Ability to prioritize and perform multiple tasks under pressure.
  • Ability to communicate, both orally and written to all levels of the organization.
  • Ability to communicate, both orally and written with all customers.
  • Willingness to learn and develop and take on new responsibilities.
  • Ability to follow tasks through to completion.
  • Build excellent business relationships.
  • Positive attitude.
  • Customer-focused.
  • Goal-oriented.
  • A strong work ethic.
  • Ability to problem-solve.
  • Self Confidence.
  • Effective communicator.
  • Judgement to refer decisions and/or discuss as appropriate.
  • Demonstrate patience, understanding and empathy.
  • Be self-Motivated and able to use your initiative.
  • Adaptable, cooperative, and reliable.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
  • Office based or home based
  • Sitting, standing, walking
  • Some lifting (up to 50 lbs)
  • Varying shift work, including evenings, weekends and some Public Holidays
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this role. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required to fulfil this role. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

We thank all applicants for their interest in this position and will contact each internal applicant individually.

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD2104663
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Toronto, ON, Canada
  • Education
    Not mentioned