Travel Services Specialist

Zurich 56 Company Ltd; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift differential

Hybrid work model

Health plan

401(k) with employer matching

Volunteer leave

Parental leave

Job summary

Travel Guard in Houston seeks a Travel Services Specialist to assist customers with travel insurance offerings, using a consultative sales approach in the World Service Center. The role involves answering calls, listening to travel plans, recommending products, documenting interactions, and collaborating with leadership.

It requires a 2nd shift (12pm–10pm) with differential and a hybrid work model (3 days in office, 2 days from home).

Qualifications

• Strong communication and customer service experience.
• Ability to multitask and stay organized.
• Positive attitude and passion for helping others.
• Ability to navigate multiple systems while handling calls.
• Attention to detail when documenting information.

Responsibilities

• Answer incoming calls with top-notch service and accurate information.
• Listen to customers' travel plans and recommend insurance products.
• Document interactions with precision.
• Collaborate with leadership and teammates to build skills.
• Maintain knowledge of products, services and benefits.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Multitasking

Detail-oriented

Organization

Call center

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

Travel Services Specialist

Where will your career take you next? Let's find out together.

About Travel Guard

Travel Guard is a leading travel insurance brand, serving millions of leisure and business travellers worldwide. Established in 1982 we offer a comprehensive portfolio of travel insurance solutions and global assistance services. Travel Guard operates service centres across Asia, Europe, and the Americas, ensuring 24/7 support to help travellers navigate unexpected circumstances that may disrupt their plans.Travel Guard became part of Zurich Cover-More in December 2024.

What you’ll be doing:

In this role you’ll help customers understand our travel insurance offerings and make confident decisions about their coverage. In the World Service Center, you will take a consultative sales approach, listening to customer’s travel plans and recommending the insurance product that best fits their needs. If you are interested in a fast-paced environment , with opportunities for career growth, this is the role for you!

• Answer incoming calls, delivering top-notch-service and providing clear and accurate information on our products and services.
• Use strong listening skills to effectively cater to our customer’s specific travel needs.
• Solve problems creatively and think outside the box.
• Document interactions with precision and professionalism.
• Collaborate with leadership and teammates to continuously build skills.
• Maintain knowledge of our insurance products, services and overall benefits.

What skills and experience you’ll bring on this journey:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Strong communication skills and customer service experience.
• Ability to multi-task and stay organized
• A positive attitude and passion for helping others.
• Ability to navigate multiple systems while effectively handling calls.
• Attention to detail and accuracy when documenting information.
• Ability to work 2 nd shift between 12pm-10pm Monday-Friday with rotating weekend
• Position includes a shift differential of $3/hour from 5pm-7am weeknights and all day on Saturday/Sunday and additional $3/hour Saturdays and Sundays between the hours of 7pm-7am
• A full background check is required to obtain the state license requirements needed to sell travel insurance in all US states and jurisdictions.

Why you’ll love working with us!

We value optimism, caring, togetherness, results-orientation, and forward-thinking. We have more than 3000 employees worldwide. We are a global group of digital specialists, actuaries, marketers, doctors, nurses, case managers, claims specialists, finance experts, customer service and corporate services professionals. We share a global purpose to look after travellers, at every step of their journey. Job flexibility . We understand the importance of making sure that work fits into your life, not the other way around. Our hybrid approach ensures you can maintain work-life balance with the flexibility of 3 days in the office and 2 days working from home. Career growth . This is an extremely exciting time for us at Zurich Cover-More, as we rapidly expand our business across the globe. We're committed to helping our people thrive through a comprehensive onboarding experience, continuous professional development, and a supportive work environment that empowers growth at every stage of your career. . We encourage you to take the time you need when you need it. We offer regular annual and personal leave benefits along with volunteer leave and a comprehensive paid parental leave scheme. Investing in your health and your future. We offer a competitive high-deductible health plan, EAP programs and access to health and well-being activities along with 401(k) program with employer matching to help you plan for your future. Diversity and inclusion . We respect who you are and thoroughly embrace diversity. Wherever life has taken you, we welcome you to bring your whole self to work. Just be you - because that's exactly who we're looking for.

At Zurich Cover-More, we're proud to be one of the world's leading travel insurance and assistance providers . Each year, we protect more than 20 million travellers worldwide, making sure we're there every step of their journey with proactive care, personalised cover