Guest Services Agent

Located in the heart of Pleasure Island, we specialize in vacation rental and long-term property management. We pride ourselves on keeping it LOCAL and supporting the surrounding community. Carolina Beach Realty has been in business since 1963. For over 50 years, we have worked hard to maintain the integrity of each property and offer a consistent brand to the customer. We work with licensed and insured LOCAL vendors to help with the process. We provide innovative technology for the customer booking a vacation and an open line of communication with homeowners. POSITION SUMMARY: As a Guest Services Agent at Carolina Beach, you will be the face of our company, providing exceptional customer service to our valued guests. Your role will involve answering inquiries, troubleshooting issues, and ensuring that our guests have a seamless and enjoyable experience throughout their stay. You will utilize available system resources to provide answers to common questions, troubleshoot common guest concerns and property issues, and maintain a working knowledge of all software and systems used in the guest services environment. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, organized, and able to remain calm and empathetic in all situations. You will collaborate with our property management team to maintain accurate and up-to-date information about our properties and communicate any updates or changes to our guests in a timely manner. Weekends are required for this role. RESPONSIBILITIES: Answering calls, emails, and texts directed to the guest services team from in-house guests, team members, and others. Promptly communicating updates and issues to in-house guests and other team members. Reporting, assigning, and scheduling maintenance and general tasks to our property management team. Responding to guest complaints and concerns with enthusiasm, empathy, and warmth. Communicating and making updates to ensure that all information communicated to guests regarding the properties is accurate, timely, and up to date. Maintaining detailed records of communication received, communication sent, and action taken within system notes. Maintaining a friendly working relationship with all coworkers, third party vendors, and other departments. Creating and updating reservations in the company's booking systems. Responding to reservation inquiries from potential guests. Handling guest requests for compensation when problems occur during the guests stay. QUALIFICATIONS: At least 1 year of customer service experience High School Diploma or GED Strong verbal and written communication skills Strong Windows desktop navigation skills and competency in Microsoft Office Suite Strong attention to detail and time management Ability to stay calm and be kind in potentially high stress situations. Typing speed of 50-60 WPM Reliable transportation to and from work. Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Prolonged periods of standing and moving from location to location. Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times. COMPENSATION & BENEFITS: Hourly Rate: $16.00 - $17.00 Paid time off such as PTO Health insurance Life insurance Vision insurance Schedule Weekends are required, 5 days a week with 2 consecutive days off. #J-18808-Ljbffr Better Talent