This role involves supporting requests via phone, email, and chat, including changes to reservations, utilizing Sabre/Apollo GDS systems, making outbound calls, and offering cost-effective travel alternatives. Requires 1-2 years travel services experience, GDS proficiency, US domestic travel knowledge, internet skills, and the ability to multitask under pressure while providing superior client service.
Responsibilities
Ability to support requests via phone, email, chat which includes
Making changes to existing reservations (ticket reissuance & cancellations)
Providing support on any existing online bookings – air, hotel, car, rail & non-GDS changes & cancellations
Utilization of Sabre/Apollo GDS systems & other assigned tools required when completing PNR changes
Making outbound calls to vendors and customers as required
Creating new PNRs for fresh bookings
Offer cost effective travel alternatives to Travelers or Travel Arrangers as approved and communicated by the applicable Client in advance
Qualifications
This position requires a minimum of 1 to 2 years recent travel services experience (Corporate Preferred)
GDS experience required – Sabre/Apollo is preferred
Extensive US domestic knowledge of travel industry, business travel destination and geography
Internet/Website knowledge, call center experience and the ability to provide superior Client service
Ability to work under pressure and effectively multi-task while maintaining professional rapport with clients
Must possess strong consultative skills, decisive and successful problem solving skills, excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to use the internet effectively
Candidate must be self-motivated and have the ability to perform in a team environment
The ability to work flexible shifts is essential
Soft skills required
Active listening (e.g., recognizing and addressing Client objectives and needs, probing and information, minimizing repetition, reflective listening, etc.)
Recognizing and appropriately addressing cultural context (e.g., terminology, abbreviations, “Americanisms,” culture references, Client’s state of mind, etc.)
Call control (e.g., call direction, transitioning, etc.)
Must be fully conversant with the travel booking process, the applicable Client Travel Policies and the operating procedure of the Clients
Multitasking (e.g., simultaneous screen navigation, talk and type, anticipating upcoming screen/data elements for next item in conversation, etc.)
Experience with PC learning and self-directed training
EXL (NASDAQ: EXLS) is a leading data analytics and digital operations and solutions company. We partner with clients using a data and AI-led approach to reinvent business models, drive better business outcomes and unlock growth with speed. EXL harnesses the power of data, analytics, AI, and deep industry knowledge to transform operations for the world’s leading corporations in industries including insurance, healthcare, banking and financial services, media and retail, among others. EXL was founded in 1999 with the core values of innovation, collaboration, excellence, integrity and respect. We are headquartered in New York and have more than 54,000 employees spanning six continents. For more information, visit www.exlservice.com.
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