Call Center Agent I-Bilingual

Wind Creek Hospitality; Atmore (AL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Wind Creek Hospitality seeks a Teleservices Agent to be the first contact for guests across phone, SMS, chat, email and internal transfers. You will provide information, confirm reservations, and promote properties and amenities with a warm, professional demeanor.

Ideal candidates are bilingual in English and Spanish, have at least 6 months of customer service experience, and can navigate multiple systems while maintaining composure in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required or in progress with program completion within six months as a condition of employment.
• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Ability to articulate thoughts verbally and in writing with proper grammar; typing test required at 25 WPM.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word; skills test required.
• Six months of customer service experience required.
• Fluent in both Spanish and English (bilingual) required.
• Experience with CMP/Opera or similar guest/data tracking tools preferred.
• Working knowledge of Opera, Open Table and Open Course preferred.
• Ability to use multiple systems simultaneously and adapt to a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to work odd hours, nights, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Acts as the voice of Wind Creek answering calls, SMS, chats, emails, and transfers.
• Greet guests warmly and maintain inviting voice tone.
• Engage with customers, respond to requests, and pursue dialogue.
• Use multiple systems to resolve inquiries and confirm reservations at Wind Creek properties.
• Maintain composure in difficult situations and de-escalate when needed.
• Stay up-to-date on property information, promos, rewards, events and general information.
• Up-sell and cross-sell amenities including hotel, restaurants, spa, and entertainment.
• Provide hospitality aligned with Wind Creek Hospitality’s Best Operating Practices.
• Answer calls within time parameters and complete calls efficiently.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Bilingual English/Spanish

Strong communication

Multitasking

Guest-focused

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Opera

OpenTable

Open Course

Microsoft Word

Job description

Job Overview

Within Wind Creek, the Teleservices Agent is the first point of contact and sets the tone for all guest experiences. The Teleservices Agent works in a digital omni channel environment answering multiple forms of communication including inbound and outbound calls, SMS messages, chat messages and emails for all Wind Creek properties. The Teleservices Agent utilizes multiple systems to provide information to callers. Agents will also identify and take action for any opportunities to sell and book reservations at the Wind Creek properties. These individuals actively promote the properties and amenities on each call to leave the caller with as much information about Wind Creek Hospitality as possible. The Teleservices agent represents the company positively by providing a warm greeting, maintaining a positive upbeat tone throughout all calls and checking for satisfaction before ending each call.

Description

Within Wind Creek, the Teleservices Agent is the first point of contact and sets the tone for all guest experiences. The Teleservices Agent works in a digital omni channel environment answering multiple forms of communication including inbound and outbound calls, SMS messages, chat messages and emails for all Wind Creek properties. The Teleservices Agent utilizes multiple systems to provide information to callers. Agents will also identify and take action for any opportunities to sell and book reservations at the Wind Creek properties. These individuals actively promote the properties and amenities on each call to leave the caller with as much information about Wind Creek Hospitality as possible. The Teleservices agent represents the company positively by providing a warm greeting, maintaining a positive upbeat tone throughout all calls and checking for satisfaction before ending each call.

Our genuine engagement and positive energy provides guests an escape into an exciting fantasy world of fun, chance, and possibility, where everyone feels a sense of belonging and importance.

Our enthusiastic commitment to our purpose inspires and empowers us to do everything right, have fun, and be the best. We will be recognized fairly, elevating our levels of personal accountability, and focus on our customer. The resulting creation of wealth will grow opportunities for all.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Acts as the voice of Wind Creek answering all forms of communication including but not limited to phone calls, SMS messages, chats, emails, and internal transfers
• Provides a warm greeting using voice intonation that is friendly and inviting to the guest
• Engages with customers, provides meaningful response(s) to their requests and needs and engages in dialogue
• Utilizes multiple systems to resolve guest inquiries and confirm venue reservations at all Wind Creek Properties
• Maintains composure with guests in difficult situations; some interactions require de-escalation
• Remains up to date on all property information to be able to answer questions pertaining to promotions, guest rewards, special events, and general information
• Up-sells and cross-sells property amenities including hotel, restaurants, cooking studio, entertainment center, and spa
• Services all guests with the utmost hospitality by effectively demonstrating Wind Creek Hospitality’s ten Best Operating Practices (BOPs): Smile, Gratitude, Provide Directions, Resourcefulness, Greet, Present, Eye Contact, Responsiveness, Professionalism, Communication
• Answers calls within specific time parameters and completes calls in a timely manner
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Job Requirements

(please ensure you meet the listed requirements prior to applying)

• High School diploma or GED required or currently enrolled and successfully complete a GED program within six (6) months from start date as a condition of continued employment
• Must be twenty-one (21) years of age or older
• Demonstrated ability to articulate thoughts both verbally and in writing using proper grammar and sentence structure; a typing test will be administered with a 25 WPM pass rate- required
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office product: Word (a skills test will be administered and must pass with a 70% pass rate)- required
• Six (6) months of customer service experience - required
• Ability to speak fluently in both Spanish and English (Bilingual)- required
• One (1) year work experience in CMP/Opera or two (2) years’ work experience with an equivalent guest/data tracking tool - preferred
• Working knowledge of Opera, Open Table and Open Course - preferred
• Must be able to proficiently utilize digital technology and multiple systems at once
• Demonstrated ability to effectively share ideas with others
• Demonstrated ability to stay up-to-date on new and changing technologies from diverse sources and disciplines that are for web savvy users as well as everyday people in order to assist callers
• Outstanding organizational skills and ability to handle multiple systems simultaneously in a timely manner
• Must be willing to solve people’s problems
• Must be willing to proactively enhance the customer experience
• Must be willing to work hard and enjoy learning
• Must thrive on the excitement of working as part of a goal-oriented team
• Ability to work in a fast paced and frequently changing environment and meet deadlines
• Must be able to pass a panel interview
• Must pass a job audition
• Ability to multi-task and process varying degrees of information while maintaining a friendly and professional demeanor with callers.
• Must be flexible with work shifts; willing to work all shifts when requested or required
• Willing to work odd and irregular hours including nights, weekends and holidays
• Willing to travel and participate in training as recommended or required
• Must have a Tribal Gaming License (or the ability to obtain and maintain a license) as a requirement for this position
• Must have willingness and ability to work in a smoke/secondary smoke environment

NATIVE AMERICAN INDIAN PREFERENCE IN HIRING POLICY SHALL BE ADHERED TO AT ALL TIMES

Complaints about the recruitment or selection process for employment should be directed in writing to office of the President and CEO of Wind Creek Hospitality.