Reservation Specialist

About the role

This position falls under our CLC line of business and is located in Schaumburg, IL.

Responsibilities

• Receiving inbound inquiries to source hotel needs of clients for their crew and management
• Ensuring Reservations consistency and execution between multiple systems and channels utilized in the booking process
• Obtaining, evaluating, and providing accommodations and transportation according to client guideline, requirements and SOPs
• Effectively utilizing all Customer Service tools and technology to process, track and report transaction
• Professionally responding to all clients and/or vendors and escalating issues, complaints or service disruptions according to procedures
• Updating and maintaining company database with client transactions and sourcing inventories
• Providing continual feedback on customer service processes
• Interacting with internal departments
• Supporting other duties/projects as needed

Qualifications & Skills

• Passion for customer service and must have relevant work experience
• Fluency in English and preferably one/two more languages
• Excellent mental capacity to make quick, smart, and rational decisions using common sense and positive attitude
• Effective communication skills and great listening skills
• Commitment to continuous improvements, changes and has a willingness to learn
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Self-motivated and able to work independently and as part of a team
• Excellent negotiations skills using different channels and methods of communications (phone or email)
• Excellent interpersonal and client relationship skills
• Able to work in a call center / service desk environment
• Powerful verbal and written communication skills
• Able to handle multiple tasks, priorities under pressure and challenging interactions in a high-volume, fast-paced, and target-based environment
• Able to follow complex and dynamic Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Ability to manage and provide feedback to all types of individuals
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Must be able to work flexible hours, including early mornings, late evenings, night, weekends and national holidays
• High School Diploma or higher qualification is required
• One year experience of hotel/travel industry experience is preferred
• Fluent in English (required) and at least one more language (Italian, German, French, Spanish is preferred)

Benefits & Perks

• Medical, Dental & Vision benefits available the 1st month after hire
• Automatic enrollment into our 401k plan (subject to eligibility requirements)
• Virtual fitness classes offered company-wide
• Robust PTO offerings including: major holidays, vacation, sick, personal, & volunteer time
• Employee discounts with major providers (i.e. wireless, gym, car rental, etc.)
• Philanthropic support with both local and national organizations
• Fun culture with company-wide contests and prizes

Pay

The expected salary range for this position is $15-$16, based on the candidate’s work location. This range reflects a good faith estimate of the expected compensation for this role at the time of posting. The final offer will be determined based on job-related factors including skills, experience, qualifications, and applicable market conditions. Compensation may vary based on geographic location and will be confirmed during the hiring process.

Transparency & Compliance

Corpay is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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