Product Implementation Specialist

ADP, Inc.; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

low-cost medical and dental coverage

paid-time off

paid holidays

reduced cost Tri-Met passes

Job summary

Avanti Destinations in Portland, OR is seeking a Product Implementation Specialist to manage product information pages, coordinate with suppliers, and input detailed contracts into our database. You will support product managers and ensure data accuracy across multiple departments in a fast-paced environment.

Ideal candidates bring strong data-entry skills, attention to detail, and ability to multitask. Proficiency with TourGate and Microsoft Office is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1–5 years of clerical or data entry experience.
• 1 year minimum employment with Avanti Destinations preferred.
• Proven dependability and attendance.

Responsibilities

• Create and update product information pages utilizing various resources.
• Maintain product accuracy by reviewing information and responding to inquiries from other departments.
• Support the Product Managers in creating and implementing new products.
• Input detailed contracts accurately into a database.
• Work with suppliers to manage live inventory.
• Assist Product Managers in processing special product requests.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Data entry

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Data entry experience

Avanti Destinations experience preferred

Dependability

Tools

TourGate

Windows 10

Microsoft Suite

Job description

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Product Implementation Specialist

Portland, OR, US

Job Profile and Description

The Product Implementation Department works directly with the Product Managers to create and maintain products (hotels, cruises, tours, transfers, etc.). This includes but is not limited to loading the contracted rates into Avanti’s proprietary software, maintaining accurate inventory through coordination with our suppliers, and creating and continually updating product information pages. This job requires the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and quickly and accurately input data.

The Product Implementation Specialist possesses a thorough understanding of Avanti products, procedures, and suppliers. It is essential for the Product Implementation Specialist to be a team player, work efficiently, be detail-oriented, and have excellent communication skills to succeed in this fast-paced work environment.

This Full-Time position is eligible for participation in a comprehensive company benefits & perks program.

• low-cost medical and dental coverage
• paid-time off
• paid holidays
• reduced cost Tri-Met passes (benefit eligibility begins at the beginning of the month following 60 days of employment)

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Create and update product information pages utilizing various resources.
• Maintain product accuracy by reviewing information and responding to other departments’ inquiries.
• Support the Product Managers in creating and implementing new products.
• Input detailed contracts accurately and efficiently into a database.
• Work with various suppliers to manage live inventory.
• Assist the Product Managers in processing special product requests.

Requirements, Skills & Experience

• Proficiency in proprietary Company software (TourGate), Windows 10, Microsoft Suite and general internet skills
• Knowledge of Avanti products and destinations
• Accurate keyboard and 10-key skills
• Highly efficient work ethic with an accurate, strong attention to detail
• Critical and creative thinking with excellent memory skills
• Ability to effectively identify and solve problems as they occur.
• Ability to build and foster positive relationships.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to work overtime hours as needed.

Education and Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 1-5 years of related clerical or data entry experience
• 1-year minimum employment with Avanti Destinations preferred.
• Proven record of dependability and attendance

Physical Activities and Requirements

• FINGER DEXTERITY: Using primarily just the fingers to make small movements such as typing, picking up small objects, or pinching fingers together.
• TALKING: Especially where one must frequently convey detailed or important instructions or ideas accurately, loudly, or quickly.
• AVERAGE HEARING: Able to hear average or normal conversations and receive ordinary information.
• AVERAGE VISUAL ABILITIES: Average, ordinary, visual acuity necessary to prepare or inspect documents or products or operate machinery (copy machine, keyboard, etc.).
• PHYSICAL STRENGTH: Sedentary work; sitting most of the time. Exerts up to 10 lbs. of force occasionally.

Mental Activities and Requirements

• REASONING ABILITY: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved instructions and to deal with problems involving a few variables.
• MATHEMATICS ABILITY: Ability to perform very basic math skills including adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing two-digit numbers; the four basic arithmetic operations with money.
• LANGUAGE ABILITY: Ability to use passive vocabulary of 5,000-6,000 words; read at a slow rate; and define unfamiliar words in dictionaries for meaning, spelling, and pronunciation. Ability to write complex sentences, using proper punctuation and using adjectives and adverbs. Ability to communicate in complex sentences, using normal word order with present and past tense and good vocabulary.

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, it is possible that physical and mental requirements may be modified to reasonably accommodate disabled individuals. However, no accommodation will be made which may pose serious health or safety risks to the employee or others or which impose undue hardships on the organization.

ABOUT AVANTI DESTINATIONS

Established in 1981, Avanti Destinations is A leader in customized vacations. We work exclusively with travel advisors to craft personalized travel experiences across Europe, Central & South America, Asia, North Africa, the Middle East, and the South Pacific. Our comprehensive one-stop shop allows advisors to book airfare, rail tickets, car rentals, accommodations, sightseeing tours, transfers, and more. Avanti connects the components for international travel including a variety of transportation modes, as well as a portfolio of hand-picked hotels in major cities and hard-to-find experiential options for discerning travelers. Avanti is rapidly growing, leveraging innovative technologies to ensure seamless booking experiences for advisors through our dedicated travel consultants. Avanti Destinations participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information if hired, to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

OUR MISSION

Avanti Destinations connects the components for customized international travel utilizing our technology and educated staff. Working exclusively with travel advisors, we deliver a unique vacation experience to individuals and groups.

OUR VISION

Connecting the past, present and future through international travel sales.