Experienced Customer Experience Specialist – Delivering Exceptional Travel Experiences and Building Memorable Customer Connections at blithequark

Introduction to blithequark and the Industry At blithequark, we pride ourselves on being a leader in customer satisfaction, and we're looking for talented individuals to join our high-energy team as Customer Experience Specialists. As part of our Reservations team, you will be at the forefront of delivering exceptional travel experiences to our customers, making their journeys not only outstanding but memorable. With a strong focus on service and sales, our team is passionate about listening to, caring for, and connecting with customers from diverse backgrounds. How You'll Help Us Deliver Exceptional Customer Experiences In this role, you will be responsible for answering calls in an efficient, courteous, and accurate manner, while assessing customer needs and offering solutions and additional products. Your primary goal will be to connect with customers, build trust, and create an experience where they feel heard, understood, and valued. This will be accomplished by: Optimally listening to customers and understanding their needs Quickly identifying and owning customer issues, and actively searching for solutions to problems Making quality decisions that prioritize customer satisfaction and safety Attention to detail, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in all interactions Interacting with a globally diverse group of customers and colleagues, embracing diverse people, thinking, and styles Key Responsibilities and Expectations As a Customer Experience Specialist at blithequark, you will be expected to: Consistently sell travel-related services, including car rental and credit card vendor partner products, while adhering to all blithequark and U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) compliance requirements Understand and navigate web-based and airline-specific software applications, emails, instant messaging, and internet searches Demonstrate clear, cheerful, and courteous verbal and written communication using appropriate grammar, tone, and pronunciation Maintain excellent attendance, performance, self-motivation, and goal attainment, with a focus on reliability and commitment Prioritize safety and security of self, others, and personal data, ensuring confidentiality and integrity in all interactions Essential Qualifications To succeed in this role, you will need to possess: A High School diploma, GED, or High School Equivalency Authorization to work in the United States, with a minimum age of 18 years Digital literacy in navigating web-based and airline-specific software applications, emails, instant messaging, and internet searches Clear, cheerful, and courteous verbal and written communication skills, with appropriate grammar, tone, and pronunciation Reliability and commitment, with excellent attendance, performance, self-motivation, and goal attainment Preferred Qualifications To give you a competitive edge, we prefer candidates with: One year of experience working in sales, and at least one year of experience providing customer service Spanish language fluency, with potential opportunities for internal bilingual positions and associated pay increases Career Growth Opportunities and Learning Benefits At blithequark, we're committed to helping our employees grow and develop in their careers. As a Customer Experience Specialist, you'll have opportunities to advance to specialty teams, respond to customer concerns, or resolve complex international ticketing issues. You may also assist customers via Twitter, Facebook, or other emerging social media platforms, staying up-to-date with the latest industry trends and technologies. Work Environment and Company Culture Our culture at blithequark is rooted in a shared dedication to living our values – Care, Integrity, Resilience, Servant Leadership, and Teamwork – every day, in everything we do. We prioritize our people, recognizing that they are our greatest asset. With a focus on Sharing Success with blithequark employees, we offer a range of benefits and perks to help you keep climbing, including: Competitive salary, industry-leading profit sharing, and 401(k) with generous direct contribution and company match Comprehensive health & wellness benefits, including medical, dental, vision, short/long term disability, and life benefits Paid training, including instruction, observation, exams, and performance measures Domestic and International Flight privileges for employees and eligible family members Career development programs, available for your long-term career goals Exclusive access to 12 free mental health counseling sessions per year for employees and their household members Compensation, Perks, and Benefits The starting pay for Customer Experience Specialists at blithequark is $18.90 per hour, with regular pay increases occurring through 10.5 years to the current max of $35.26 per hour. We also offer a range of benefits and perks, including those mentioned above, to support your well-being, growth, and success. Conclusion If you're passionate about delivering exceptional customer experiences, building memorable connections, and growing your career with a leading organization, we encourage you to apply for the Customer Experience Specialist role at blithequark. With our commitment to our people, our customers, and our values, we're confident that you'll find a rewarding and challenging career with us. Join our team today and start your journey to delivering exceptional travel experiences and building a brighter future with blithequark! Apply for this job