Vacation Advisor - Japanese / Mandarin / Cantonese Speaking

- Assisting 'live' verification for bookings submitted from Package/Day Teams.

- Responsible for slot allocations and schedules.

- Perform Quality Assurance checks during verification calls to eliminate incident reports.

- Liaise with brokers through calls/ emails for any bookings submitted and maintain good log record for them.

- Daily duties include handling customer service hotline for hotel reservations or enquiries for non-members and assist to resolve any complaints.

- Invite guests to attend a personal preview of our Sales Gallery or to offer them a discounted holiday package or activate/verify open packages.

- Overcome potential owner objections while maintaining a polite and enthusiastic demeanor.

- Encourage guests or callers to purchase or schedule preview package sales/tours.

- Check availability of accommodations and dates, including finding alternative dates or options if first choice is not available.

- Answer guest questions about property facilities/services.

- Maintains an awareness of current events (e.g., news, sports, pop-culture) and information on locations to support to Customer Service focus.

- Supports with the development and mentoring of other Marketing Team members as requested.

- Performs other duties as assigned.

Key Performance Indicators (Note that specific targets may vary accordingly to current business strategy):

- Associate will be monitored twice a period and must achieve 90% proficiency.

- Associate's Dials per Hour must not fall below 15 dials per hour in a four-week period.

- Associate must not exceed 8 hours per tour.

- Associate must not fall below a 55% gross book to show rate in a given period.

- Associate's productivity should not fall below other standards as defined by management.

- Verify all packages sold by the Australian Call Centre Telemarketing unit

- Undertake administrative process of packages where applicable

- Activate current open dated pipeline of packages into available dates and tour slots

CANDIDATE PROFILE

- Excellent written and oral communicative, verbal and non-verbal listening skills.

- Fluent in English and a second language as required.

- Proficient in Japanese Level N1 or N2 (supported by JLPT or equivalent certification)

- Positive and enthusiastic attitude.

- Presents a professional and knowledgeable image.

- Ability to represent MVCI in a courteous, enthusiastic and diligent manner.

- Proven experience using persuasive techniques

- Experience in direct marketing or promotional sales will be advantageous.

- Proven ability to work in a team environment and interact with all levels of the organization.

- Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word

- Patience and understanding, especially with any language related barriers.

- Must be able to handle a flexible work schedule which will include weekends and evenings

- Experience in high volume, fast-paced, results oriented business environments.

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