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HAL Guest Relations Representative - REMOTE US

Role overview

Qualifications

  • Minimum 1 year experience in contact center preferred
  • Knowledge of Holland America Line product and computer applications
  • Strong listening and verbal communication skills and remain calm under pressure
  • Organizational and multitasking skills

Responsibilities

  • Research guest and travel professional letters, e-mail, and phone calls regarding inquiries, complaints, and praises
  • Interpret company policies regarding guest complaints to determine if compensation is warranted
  • Process responses for guest and travel professional feedback
  • Maintain relationships with travel professionals, management on board Holland America Line vessels, and sales reps

Key facts

Hard skills

Other skills

  • Listening Skills
  • Non-Verbal Communication
  • Typing
  • Organizational Skills
  • Multitasking

About the company

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Holland America Line

Travel & Tourism

For 150 years, Holland America Line has been a recognized leader in cruising, taking our guests to exotic destinations around the world. We are committed to our mission: Through excellence, we create once-in-a-lifetime experiences, every time. Today, Holland America Line's fleet of 11 modern classic ships offers more than 500 sailings a year visiting all seven continents. Cruises include both popular and less-traveled ports in the Caribbean, Alaska, Europe, Mexico, South America, the Panama Canal, Australia, New Zealand and Asia — as well as unique voyages to the Amazon, Antarctica and our extended Grand Voyages. We are actively recruiting skilled professionals who want to join our vibrant team! We have a variety of exciting perks such as Time off benefits - paid vacation & sick time, Travel - travel & cruise perks, Health -medical, dental & vision plans, Wellness programs, Tuition Reimbursement, 401K and Profit Sharing Plans, Flexible Scheduling, Training - our in-house Discover U offers a full array of training courses, Rewards & Incentives such as commuting subsidies.

Company details

Company typeLarge
IndustryTravel & Tourism
Company size10001

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Job description

Holland America Line has been exploring the world since 1873. Our ships offer innovative features and enriching experiences focused on destination exploration and personalized travel, inviting guests to savor the journey. 

 
We’re looking for an amazing HAL Guest Relations Representative to fill this role. The Guest Relations Specialist serves as a key liaison between Holland America Line and its guests and travel professionals, ensuring a high standard of service and satisfaction. This role is responsible for researching and resolving inquiries, complaints, and praises received via various communication channels. The Specialist interprets and applies company policies, authorizes compensation when appropriate, and maintains strong relationships across internal and external stakeholders. By providing thoughtful and timely responses, the Specialist supports operational excellence and contributes to continuous improvement across guest-facing functions.
 

Here’s a summary of what Holland America Line is looking for in its HAL Guest Relations Representative Is this you. 

Responsibilities 

  • Research guest and travel professional letters, e-mail, and phone calls received regarding inquiries, complaints, and praises and communicate internally with the appropriate company personnel to resolve the issues. 
  • Interpret company policies regarding guest complaints to determine if compensation is warranted and authorize compensation when appropriate. 
  • Process responses for guest and travel professional feedback. 
  • Maintain relationships with travel professionals, management on board Holland America Line vessels, sales reps, and all internal and external customers. 
  • Identify problem areas both internally and externally for all products and work with appropriate personnel to resolve them. 
  • Any additional duties as assigned by supervisor. 

Requirements 

  • Minimum 1 year experience in contact center preferred 
  • Knowledge of Holland America Line product and computer applications 
  • Strong listening and verbal communication skills and remain calm under pressure 
  • Organizational and multitasking skills 
  • Ability to compose own correspondence 
  • Ability to maintain confidential information 
  • Preferred strong typing skills of 40+ wpm 

What You Can Expect  

  • Cruise and Travel Privileges for You and Your Family 
  • Health Benefits 
  • 401(k)  
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan  
  • Training & Professional Development 
  • Tuition & Professional Certification Reimbursement 
  • Base Hourly Range: $16.35 to $22.07. 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. 

Our Culture…Stronger Together 

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:https://www.hollandamerica.com/en_US/our-company/mission-values.html 
 
Holland America 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. 

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)  

Holland America 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 recruiting@hollandamericagroup.com 
 

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