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Duration: 1 yearDescription:We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic candidate to provide exceptional Customer Service support to the community as a Senior Specialist, Premium Support. The ideal candidate is flexible, hospitable, analytical, and committed to delivering the highest standards of service. The Senior Specialist, Premium Support functions on the front line, interacting directly with both customers & internal stakeholders. As a Senior Specialist, Premium Support, you will be primarily responsible for providing end-to-end support to key members of our community experiencing an issue with their reservation, including but not limited to the Luxury segment. You will take ownership of cases, ensuring complete resolution while fostering strong relationships with our users along the way.A Senior Specialist, Premium Support needs strong communication skills, problem-solving abilities, and customer service expertise. They will be expected to work in strong autonomy, being able to assess a case & constantly looking for the right solution for both Host, Users and internal stakeholders. As part of this role, you are required to be flexible and may be required to move to different teams within Community Support and/or take up different responsibilitiesfrom those set out below. The ideal candidate will be open to a role that will evolve based on business needs and will be flexible to meet those needs.ResponsibilitiesThe responsibilities listed below are not exhaustive. Given the fast-moving nature of this work, the responsibilities set out below may change, and additional duties may be assigned as needed. Complex case management: Provide the highest level of service to our community in every case, including handling the services most severe and urgent cases Interact with customers and community members through all current and future channels, both inside and outside oftools Take end-to-end ownership of all assigned cases: ensuring a complete and final resolution is reached based on workflows, management guidelines & your assessment of the case situation Become a subject matter expert in policies and procedures Explains and simplifies complex information, provides appropriate context, and addresses complex questions with confidence Ability to negotiate & mediate between Host & Guest in resolving the issues at hand on high-stake & high-value reservations Proactively anticipate users' expectations regarding case resolution and work towards the best outcome for all parties involved, thinking outside the box & constantly looking for compromises Manage highly sensitive cases end-to-end that might include working cross-functionally with Legal, Policy, other services, etc. Operate in full autonomy, making the decisions to follow or go outside of workflows to resolve our customers' issues with the best outcome possible from both our community & business expectations Combining efficiency with bespoke quality: Set the gold standard for performance for the service, providing consistently personalised and exceptional customer support to guests and Hosts, ensuring their unique needs and preferences are met with the highest level of care and attention Acts consistently impeccably in handling customer-facing casework, personalising communications and demonstrating the highest hospitality standards Drive cases to conclusion with a sense of urgency and without error, using strong judgment to make exceptions in ambiguous situations Participating in your teams improvement: Leverage your functional operational knowledge to proactively lead the team to succeed Provide insights about community experience and continuous improvement opportunities to your Management Supports the simplification of complex processes and ways of working within the team Supports Management on initiatives as assigned, such as to drive performance improvements, supporting management on consultations, acting as an SME, etc. Supports the onboarding of new employees Be a positive force in the team and help management drive & land changes with the least friction possible Willing to take on various tasks and responsibilities as needed (including moving teams) and showing openness to new challenges and a proactive approach to work Stakeholder engagement: You build and maintain strategic partnerships to achieve team or functional goals Demonstrates a high degree of flexibility, approachability, and integrity when resolving sensitive/complex issues, relying on management when in doubt Write clearly and concisely, translating complex ideas to multiple audiences, and knowing which stakeholder needs to be consulted about what Build & nurture relationships outside of your team You are on-call to handle emergency situations in the evenings & weekends Inspire a culture where quality is a core principle.Experience 5+ years of relevant experience in multicultural customer service teams, preferably in the hospitality industry (experience with high-profile and influential clientele is preferred) and in a role making calls and handling customer/client contacts Hospitality experience is a plus, in particular working for technology platforms. Prior experience using phone, messaging, or live chat to interact with users/customers is preferred. Experience engaging with executive-level stakeholders to resolve conflicts in a detailed, effective and timely manner, and demonstrated ability to explain complex ideas clearly. Ability to work weekend days and public holidays, as well as early morning/evening shifts. Your schedule can change to meet business needsSkills World-class interpersonal and communication skills, both written and spoken, including conflict resolution. Active listening skills Empathy and patience in dealing with customers, especially in high-pressure situations Excellent organisational skills, including prioritisation, multitasking, attention to detail, and meeting goals and commitments Passion for delivering exceptional customer service and setting a high bar Ability to thrive in an ambiguous, fast-paced, and complex environment, acting proactively to respond quickly and decisively Ability to adapt to new tasks and responsibilities as needed. Proactive attitude towards embracing new challenges and adjusting to changing priorities and environments. Capable of adjusting to evolving roles and job duties with openness and flexibility, as well as moving to a new team. Experience engaging with executive-level stakeholders, and demonstrated ability to explain complex ideassimply and clearly Able to assess risk accurately, understand level of urgency, exercise good judgment, and share the most pertinent information with stakeholders, including Executives Advanced computer skills, including Apple/Mac OS, Google Suite, and familiarity with CRM systems and the ability to quickly learn new tools Language proficiency in English; other languages are a plusFor internal candidates, the following will also be considered Performance track record Demonstration of core values Track record of people development, employee engagement Minimum requirements for Premium Customer Support SkillsEducationBachelor's/ High School Diploma/Associates DegreeAbout US Tech Solutions:US Tech Solutions is a global staff augmentation firm providing a wide range of talent on-demand and total workforce solutions. To know more about US Tech Solutions, please visit www.ustechsolutions.com.US Tech Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.Recruiter Details:Name: MohinaEmail: Mohina@ustechsolutionsinc.comInternal Id: 25-41306