Seabourn Sales Agent - REMOTE - US

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<p><span style="font-family:" calibri",sans-serif;"="">At Seabourn, we are passionate about travel. We believe that traveling for pleasure has a redemptive power that enriches people’s lives. And we believe that people should travel well. Seabourn pioneered small-ship, ultra-luxury cruising, and continues to represent the pinnacle of that unique style of travel.</span></p><p><span style="font-family:" calibri",sans-serif;"=""> </span></p><p><span style="font-family:" calibri",sans-serif;"="">We’re looking for an amazing Sales Agent professional to fill this role.  As a Work from Home Sales Agent with Seabourn Cruise Line, you will become a resource for our guests and assist in planning the vacation of their dreams while selling a range of travel products and services. You will respond to a variety of inbound calls from direct consumers and Travel Advisors. You will utilize your superior customer service skills to build rapport, recommend and book cruises, Cruise Tours, and travel options. Providing quality customer service on all calls, you will assist direct consumers and Travel Advisors with problems that might occur on a reservation, provide post-booking sales and support and work across departments to provide seamless fist call resolution.</span><br><span style="font-family:" calibri",sans-serif;"=""> </span><br><span style="font-family:" calibri",sans-serif;"="">Here’s a summary of what Seabourn is looking for in its Sales Agent. Is this you?</span></p><p><span style="font-family:" calibri",sans-serif;"=""> </span></p><p><span style="font-family:" calibri",sans-serif;"=""><strong>Responsibilities</strong></span></p><ul style="list-style-type:disc;"><li style="margin-bottom:0in;tab-stops:list .5in;"><span style="font-family:" calibri",sans-serif;"="">Provide superior customer service from inbound calls; research and answer all questions/concerns related to company product and/or specifically the customer's reservation.</span></li><li style="margin-bottom:0in;tab-stops:list .5in;"><span style="font-family:" calibri",sans-serif;"="">Demonstrate sales effectiveness by securing deposits on reservations made, upsells and optional travel add-ons.</span></li><li style="margin-bottom:0in;tab-stops:list .5in;"><span style="font-family:" calibri",sans-serif;"="">Provide superior customer service; research and answer all questions/concerns related to company product and/or specifically the customer's reservation.</span></li><li style="margin-bottom:0in;tab-stops:list .5in;"><span style="font-family:" calibri",sans-serif;"="">Proactively assist direct consumers or Travel Advisors with problems that might occur on a reservation; work with other departments or supervisor in an effort to resolve the problem in a courteous/timely manner.</span></li><li style="margin-bottom:0in;tab-stops:list .5in;"><span style="font-family:" calibri",sans-serif;"="">Communicate effectively with customers, co-workers and management thru both oral and written communication.</span></li><li style="margin-bottom:0in;tab-stops:list .5in;"><span style="font-family:" calibri",sans-serif;"="">Provide customers accurate information consistent with department standards, document customer information, recap itinerary and advise them of the correct terms and conditions.</span></li><li style="margin-bottom:0in;tab-stops:list .5in;"><span style="font-family:" calibri",sans-serif;"="">Work independently as a work at home agent, meeting sales and performance metrics, and adherence and availability requirements.</span></li><li style="margin-bottom:0in;tab-stops:list .5in;"><span style="font-family:" calibri",sans-serif;"="">Adhere to department Quality Assurance guidelines for customer contacts and utilizes feedback to improve performance and customer experience.</span></li><li style="margin-bottom:0in;tab-stops:list .5in;"><span style="font-family:" calibri",sans-serif;"="">Special projects as directed by the Supervisor or Manager of Contact Center Sales. </span></li></ul><p><span style="font-family:" calibri",sans-serif;"=""> </span></p><p><span style="font-family:" calibri",sans-serif;"=""><strong>Please Note:  The working hours for this role will be 8:30 AM - 5 PM PST Monday through Friday.  You will also work approximately 4 Saturdays and 2 Sundays a quarter.</strong></span></p><p><span style="font-family:" calibri",sans-serif;"=""><strong>Requirements</strong>  </span></p><ul style="list-style-type:disc;"><li style="margin-bottom:0in;tab-stops:list .5in;"><span style="font-family:" calibri",sans-serif;"="">Minimum of one (1) year experience in positions in the area of customer service or sales. </span></li><li style="margin-bottom:0in;tab-stops:list .5in;"><span style="font-family:" calibri",sans-serif;"="">Must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written) to interact with customers, employees, and management.</span></li><li style="margin-bottom:0in;tab-stops:list .5in;"><span style="font-family:" calibri",sans-serif;"="">Must be able to work independently and be self-motivated since you will be working from home.</span></li><li style="margin-bottom:0in;tab-stops:list .5in;"><span style="font-family:" calibri",sans-serif;"="">Proficiency in the use of computer business applications with working knowledge of computerized reservations systems with the ability to trouble shoot issues independently from home.</span></li><li style="margin-bottom:0in;tab-stops:list .5in;"><span style="font-family:" calibri",sans-serif;"="">Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.  Holland America is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas at this time (e.g., H-1B status). </span></li><li style="margin-bottom:0in;tab-stops:list .5in;"><span style="font-family:" calibri",sans-serif;"="">Organizational skills and the ability to handle multi-tasking and work under pressure to meet deadlines. </span></li><li style="margin-bottom:0in;tab-stops:list .5in;"><span style="font-family:" calibri",sans-serif;"="">Experience in the travel and hospitality industry preferred. </span></li><li style="margin-bottom:0in;tab-stops:list .5in;"><span style="font-family:" calibri",sans-serif;"="">Experience working in a high-volume call center is preferred</span></li><li style="margin-bottom:0in;tab-stops:list .5in;"><span style="font-family:" calibri",sans-serif;"=""><strong>This position is 100% fully remote, US only.</strong> (Please note we are not set up for remote work in AR, DE, HI, ME, MN, NH, NY, OK, SD, VT, WV and WY.)</span></li></ul><p><br><span style="font-family:" calibri",sans-serif;"=""> </span></p><p><span style="font-family:" calibri",sans-serif;"=""><strong>Benefits</strong> </span></p><ul style="list-style-type:disc;"><li style="margin-bottom:0in;tab-stops:list .5in;"><span style="font-family:" calibri",sans-serif;"="">Cruise and Travel Privileges for You and Your family</span></li><li style="margin-bottom:0in;tab-stops:list .5in;"><span style="font-family:" calibri",sans-serif;"="">Health Benefits</span></li><li style="margin-bottom:0in;tab-stops:list .5in;"><span style="font-family:" calibri",sans-serif;"="">401(k) </span></li><li style="margin-bottom:0in;tab-stops:list .5in;"><span style="font-family:" calibri",sans-serif;"="">Employee Stock Purchase Plan</span></li><li style="margin-bottom:0in;tab-stops:list .5in;"><span style="font-family:" calibri",sans-serif;"="">Training & Professional Development</span></li><li style="margin-bottom:0in;tab-stops:list .5in;"><span style="font-family:" calibri",sans-serif;"="">Tuition & Professional Certification Reimbursement</span></li><li style="margin-bottom:0in;tab-stops:list .5in;"><span style="font-family:" calibri",sans-serif;"="">Base Hourly Range: $16 to $19.71. The range is applicable for the labor market where the role is intended to be hired. Final base salary is directly related to each candidates' qualifications and experience uniquely.</span></li><li style="margin-bottom:0in;tab-stops:list .5in;"><span style="font-family:" calibri",sans-serif;"="">Incentive Pay </span></li></ul><p><span style="font-family:" calibri",sans-serif;"=""> </span></p><p><span style="font-family:" calibri",sans-serif;"=""><strong>Our Culture…Stronger Together</strong></span></p><p><span style="font-family:" calibri",sans-serif;"="">Our highest responsibility and top priority is compliance, environmental protection and the health, safety and well-being of our guests, the people in the communities we touch and serve, and our shipboard and shoreside employees. Please visit our site to learn more about our Culture Essentials, Corporate vision Statement and our Core Values at: </span><a href="" target="_blank"><span style="font-family:" calibri",sans-serif;"=""> style="font-family:" calibri",sans-serif;"=""> </span></p><p><span style="font-family:" calibri",sans-serif;"="">Seabourn is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.</span></p><p><br><span style="font-family:" calibri",sans-serif;"=""><strong>Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)</strong></span></p><p><span style="font-family:" calibri",sans-serif;"="">Seabourn will provide reasonable accommodations with the application process, upon your request, as required to comply with applicable laws.  If you have a disability and require assistance in this application process, please contact </span><a href="mailto:recruiting@hollandamericagroup.com" target="_blank"><span style="font-family:" calibri",sans-serif;"="">recruiting@hollandamericagroup.com</span></a><span style="font-family:" calibri",sans-serif;"="">.</span></p><p><br><span style="font-family:" calibri",sans-serif;"=""><strong>#SBN </strong></span></p><p style="tab-stops:202.0pt;"><span style="font-family:" calibri",sans-serif;"=""><span>                                                                                 </span></span></p>

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