Computer Provided – Work at Home in the Travel Industry – No Travel Agency Experience Needed

by Chris Durst      May 4, 2023

If you’d like to work in the travel industry — but you lack the “x years in a travel agency” experience that’s usually required — this might be what you’ve been looking for.

World Travel Holdings is hiring work at home Customer Care Representatives to handle inbound customer service and reservation calls. Paid 6-week training included.

A computer and other equipment are provided. 

WTH is hiring in all states except AK, CA, HI, KY, ND, OH, OR and PA.

In their job post, pay is listed as “$14/hr. (or state minimum wage if higher) plus bi-weekly incentives based on performance.” Per online reviews, the average pay is about $17/hr.

The job includes paid training, benefits, and discounts on cruises, hotels, villas, car rentals, theme parks and more.

Here’s what the company has to say about the openings:

“Are you passionate about providing world-class customer service? Do you have the discipline to work in a remote, structured, call center environment? Do you work well independently utilizing available resources, yet know when to reach out for support as needed? If yes, we may have the role for you!

World Travel Holdings is seeking Remote Customer Service Representatives to support our mission of delivering a remarkable experience to our customers. In this role, you will handle inbound customer service and reservation calls focusing on one call resolution.

What you’ll receive…

• Training: Paid training, as well as on-going development to help you grow in your role and career.
• Pay: You will receive an hourly base pay of $14/hour plus bi-weekly incentives based on performance.
• Equipment: We’ll provide you with the computer equipment and headset needed to work remote.
• Support: You are home but not alone! Our internal support team is available real-time to help you be successful.
• Benefits: Eligible 90 days after hire to include medical, dental, 401K, paid time off, and more.
• Travel Perks: Experience the industry through deeply discounted cruises, access to travel agent rates, an annual rewards cruise for top agents, and much more.

Responsibilities

• Effectively handle 2 – 3 inbound service and reservation calls per hour.
• Accurately process new vacations and make requested changes to existing reservations in a timely manner.
• Adhere to our Customer Connection methodology to ensure customers receive a remarkable experience.
• Utilize available resources to efficiently handle customer requests independently and accurately.
• Consistently meet or exceed performance goals and maintain productivity standards.
• Navigate through multiple browsers and systems, chat via instant messaging, and respond to emails all while maintaining an engaged conversation with our customer.
• Be reachable and available by telephone, email and instant message during work hours.
• Engage in team meetings and/or training sessions to build your knowledge base and awareness of company initiatives.

Qualifications

Schedule Adherence: Available to work a full-time schedule between 35-45 hours/week based on business needs. Additional schedule requirements include:

6-week training schedule: Monday-Friday, 10am-7pm EST.

1st schedule post-training: You will be assigned a schedule based on business needs. Hours will vary between 8am-10pm EST, Sunday-Saturday. Schedules will include weekends, holidays, and your days off may not be consecutive.

Shift-Bid scheduling: After your 1st schedule post-training, your schedule will be based on a ranking system as part of our shift-bid process. Schedules change every quarter and vary between 8am to 10pm EST, Sunday-Saturday. Schedules will include weekends, holidays, and your days off may not be consecutive.

Reliability: Must be able to adhere to and work your schedule on a consistent basis.

Service: Ability to delight customers by creating a remarkable experience on every call. Attention to detail is a must!

Tech Savvy: Strong typing skills and proficient with internet navigation, instant messenger tools, Outlook and Microsoft Office.

Communication: Amazing phone presence and ability to communicate through all mediums (verbal, listening, written) in order to win customers over quickly and help them experience their dream vacation.

Receptive: Open to receive coaching feedback through regular meetings and apply learnings.

Dexterity: Able to concentrate and sit or stand at a desk while viewing a computer screen repetitively and answering the phone for each scheduled shift.

Remote: Disciplined and resourceful to meet business demands in a structured, virtual call center environment.

Workspace: You’ll need a space free of distractions with internet connectivity (minimum internet speeds of 5.0 Mbps upload and 10 Mbps download). This home office must not be in the same residence as an existing at home employee.

Residency: Must be a resident and live in a US state. We do not currently hire in AK, CA, HI, KY, ND, OH, OR, and PA.

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