Anytime Ambassador

Description

Anytime Ambassador

Job Family : Customer Service

POSITION SUMMARY

Marriotts Anytime Ambassadors deliver personal service by responding to the inquiries of our most loyal guests via phone and email. Anytime Ambassadors answer a global phone line and global email cue to expedite requests of our members in the absence of their Personal Ambassador or for Ambassador member immediate needs. They actively listen and answer questions to resolve issues in an efficient manner. Anytime Ambassadors are responsible for evaluating and analyzing each guests needs and recommending tailored travel solutions that enhance their travel experience deepening their loyalty to Marriotts products and services. They also follow through on immediate guests needs with time sensitivity or escalate more complex requests back to a members Personal Ambassador for actioning.

Follow all company policies and procedures; ensure uniform and personal appearance are clean and professional; maintain confidentiality of proprietary information; protect company assets. Report accidents injuries and unsafe work conditions to manager. Welcome and acknowledge all guests according to company standards; anticipate and address guests service needs; thank guests with genuine appreciation. Speak with others using clear and professional language; answer telephones using appropriate etiquette. Develop and maintain positive working relationships with others; listen and respond appropriately to the concerns of other employees. Comply with quality assurance expectations and standards. Read and visually verify information in a variety of formats; stand sit or walk for an extended period of time. Move lift carry push pull and place objects weighing less than or equal to 10 pounds without assistance. Perform other reasonable job duties as requested.

CRITICAL TASKS

Guest Relations

Address members service needs (including any follow-up) in a professional positive and timely manner.

Anticipate guests service needs including asking questions of guests to better understand their needs and watching / listening to guest preferences and acting on them whenever possible.

Actively listen and respond positively to guest questions concerns and requests using brand or property specific process to resolve issues delight and build trust.

Answer guest questions about property facilities / services (e.g. hours of operation rates and room types packages promotions entertainment restaurants special events).

Provide custom travel solutions to each guests travel needs enhancing the guests experience and increasing the guests loyalty to Marriott brands products and services.

Confirm upgrades and other guest arrangements prior to arrival.

Provide confirmation of customized arrangements.

Work directly with hotels and liaisons to provide flawless delivery of service and amenities and / or resolve any issues.

Maintain and continuously update hotel and destination information.

Act as a liaison on behalf of Ambassador members and Marriott with customers hotels partners and vendors.

Assist members with account activity status promotion participation redemption threshold activity elite qualification progress and other details for Loyalty members.

Maintain current knowledge of Marriotts loyalty program and program partners to provide an effortless experience for guests regardless of the request.

Act as a subject matter expert in all things related to Marriott and its affiliated brand and programs to educate customers and identify solutions to their needs.

Assist members with challenges that may occur while traveling in and outside of the hotel stay.

Research and resolve guest concerns and problems relating to reservations rates hotels and billing issues in a timely manner.

Respond to all concerns and problems in a professional and courteous manner.

Follow Company policy as it relates to work behavior and work performance in order to maintain a productive work environment and good relations with all Marriott International staff.

Complete other duties as assigned by management.

Communication

Communicate with others should be courteous clear concise and professional whether in person on the telephone or in written form.

Answer telephones using appropriate etiquette including using the callers name transferring calls to appropriate person / department requesting permission before placing the caller on hold taking and relaying messages and allowing the caller to end the call.

Working with Others

Support all co-workers vendors and guests and treat them with the same dignity and respect you expect.

Handle sensitive issues with co-workers vendors and guests with tact respect diplomacy and confidentiality.

Conduct positive interactions with guests and associates acting as a negotiator to ensure mutual goals are met.

Develop and maintain positive and productive working relationships with other co-workers and departments.

Quality Assurance / Quality Improvement

Comply with quality assurance expectations and standards.

Sales

Use sales techniques that maximize revenue while maintaining existing guest loyalty to Marriott.

Recognize opportunities to up-sell the customer and sell enhancements to create a better Marriott experience or event.

Promote awareness of brand image internally and externally.

Computer Skills

Use computer systems and software packages to input access modify store or output information

Enter and retrieve data from computer systems using a keyboard mouse or trackball.

Physical Tasks

Enter and locate work-related information using computers and / or point of sale systems.

Move lift carry push pull and place objects weighing less than or equal to 10 pounds without assistance.

Stand sit or walk for an extended period of time.

Read and visually verify information in a variety of formats (e.g. small print).

Policies and Procedures

Maintain confidentiality of proprietary materials and information.

Follow company and department policies and procedures.

Protect the privacy and security of guests and coworkers.

Perform other reasonable job duties as requested.

CRITICAL COMPETENCIES

Analytical Skills

Computer Skills

Learning

Interpersonal Skills

Customer Service Orientation

Diversity Relations

Communication

Listening

Telephone Etiquette Skills

English Language Proficiency

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

High school diploma / G.E.D. equivalent

Related Work Experience

Six months related experience in Loyalty Knowledge Group or higher Knowledge group required

Supervisory Experience

No supervisory experience is required

At Marriott International we are dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer welcoming all and providing access to opportunity. We actively foster an environment where the unique backgrounds of our associates are valued and greatest strength lies in the rich blend of culture talent and experiences of our associates. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis including disability veteran status or other basis protected by applicable law.

Key Skills

Sales Experience,Marketing,Customer Service,Google Docs,Serving Experience,Retail Sales,Android,Product Demos,Event Planning,Events Management,Event Marketing,Dancing

Employment Type : Full-Time

Department / Functional Area : Customer Service

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1