Remote Customer Experience Specialist

Socket.dev; Town of Wausau (WI); Remote; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Flexible scheduling

Full-time and part-time options

Access to established travel suppliers

Job summary

Hopes Global Getaways, a remote travel planning company, is expanding its virtual team and seeking dependable individuals who enjoy helping customers and creating positive travel experiences. As a Remote Customer Experience Specialist, you will support clients as they explore, organize, and prepare for upcoming trips.

No prior travel experience is required; training is provided to learn systems and resources.

Qualifications

• Comfortable communicating with customers and providing personalized assistance.
• Organized and able to keep track of multiple responsibilities.
• Strong written and verbal communicators.
• Detail-oriented and committed to accuracy.
• Able to research information and communicate findings clearly.
• Familiar with computers, email, web-based applications, and online communication.

Responsibilities

• Develop positive relationships with clients through responsive, professional service.
• Gather travel dates, preferences, priorities, and budgets.
• Research accommodations, destinations, cruises, transportation, and activities.
• Help clients review options and select meeting their needs.
• Coordinate travel components using approved reservation resources.
• Answer routine questions and provide clear information during planning.
• Follow up with clients on confirmations, deadlines, updates, and details.
• Communicate through phone, email, messaging, and virtual platforms.
• Collaborate with travel partners for additional information or reservations.
• Check booking information and client documentation for accuracy.
• Maintain organized electronic client records.
• Stay updated on supplier offerings and destination information.
• Provide ongoing customer support throughout the client experience.

Skills

Excellent communication

Customer-focused

Independent worker

Organized

Research & problem solving

Tech-savvy (email/web-based apps)

Job description

Hopes Global Getaways is a remote travel planning company powered by a full-service travel agency that specializes in destination weddings, honeymoons, cruises, family vacations, and luxury getaways. We partner with top global travel brands to design seamless, memorable travel experiences for clients worldwide.

Our mission is to help travelers plan unforgettable vacations while offering flexible, remote opportunities for individuals who are passionate about travel and customer service.

Position Overview

We are expanding our virtual team and seeking dependable, personable individuals who enjoy assisting customers and creating positive experiences. As a Remote Customer Experience Specialist, you will serve as a point of support for clients as they explore, organize, and prepare for upcoming travel.

Your day-to-day work will focus on understanding client needs, researching appropriate options, answering questions, organizing important details, and keeping travelers informed throughout the process. Clients may be planning resort vacations, cruises, family trips, celebrations, group experiences, or international getaways.

This opportunity welcomes individuals from a variety of professional and educational backgrounds. Previous travel experience is not required, and training is provided to help you learn the systems, processes, and resources used in the role.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop positive relationships with clients through responsive and professional service
• Gather information about travel dates, preferences, priorities, and budgets
• Research accommodations, destinations, cruises, transportation, activities, and other vacation services
• Help clients review available choices and select options that meet their needs
• Coordinate selected travel components using approved reservation resources
• Answer routine questions and provide clear information throughout the planning process
• Follow up with clients regarding confirmations, deadlines, updates, and outstanding details
• Communicate through phone, email, messaging, and virtual communication platforms
• Work with travel partners when additional information or reservation assistance is needed
• Check booking information and client documentation for accuracy
• Maintain detailed and organized electronic client records
• Stay familiar with supplier updates, destination information, and available travel opportunities
• Provide continued customer support throughout the client experience

Preferred Qualifications

We're interested in candidates who are:

• Comfortable communicating with customers and providing personalized assistance
• Organized and able to keep track of multiple responsibilities
• Strong written and verbal communicators
• Detail-oriented and committed to accuracy
• Comfortable working independently without direct daily supervision
• Able to research information and communicate findings clearly
• Familiar with computers, email, web-based applications, and online communication
• Dependable, professional, and willing to learn
• Able to manage their time and follow through on client requests
• Interested in customer experience, hospitality, tourism, travel, sales, or related fields

Applicants must be at least 18 years old and reside in the U.S., U.K., or another qualifying region.

Training & Development

Prior travel industry experience is not required. New team members receive resources designed to support their development, including:

• Initial onboarding and role-specific instruction
• Training on travel research and reservation processes
• Supplier and destination education
• Access to professional travel resources
• Certification opportunities
• Mentorship and ongoing coaching
• Continued learning and skill development

What This Opportunity Offers

• Remote work environment
• Flexible scheduling
• Full-time and part-time options
• Access to established travel suppliers and professional resources
• Travel-related discounts and benefits where applicable
• Ongoing training and mentorship
• Opportunities to develop customer service, communication, organization, and client relationship skills
• Professional development and potential advancement opportunities
• Collaborative virtual team environment