Job Description

** **Customer Service Representative****

**United States - Texas - Austin**

Expedia Group recognizes our success is dependent on the success of our people. We are the world's travel platform, made up of the most knowledgeable, passionate, and creative people in our business. Our brands recognize the power of travel to break down barriers and make people's lives better that responsibility inspires us to be the place where exceptional people want to do their best work, and to provide them to tools to do so.

To continue to build a culture of world-class service we are looking for dynamic individuals to work directly with property owners and managers who list their inventory to Vrbos distribution network.

To be successful in this role, you thrive in a culture of rapid growth, frequent change, are technically inclined, and possess the ability to think creatively. You are a Professional Problem Solver by building positive rapport and communicating appropriately with different personality types. You are also a Specialized Consultant for all things Vrbo, guiding our customers around the site to help make their business and listing experience as successful as possible. You show integrity and remain calm and collected under pressure. We want team members who are not just going to get the job "done" but will go above and beyond to delight our customers.

****What you'll do:****

* Support property owners, property managers and travelers by providing excellent service via phone and/or e-mail contacts

* Help to analyze and identify issue severity levels and follow appropriate escalation procedures

* Be the customers primary point of contact through resolution and delight the customer throughout that process

* Educate customers in best practices for using Vrbo applications

* Stay up-to-date on product changes in order to provide accurate and thorough support

* Advocate for customer needs by suggesting customer experience improvements

* Meet appropriate productivity and quality levels in support of world-class service standards

* Apply the proper service etiquette to satisfy various customer situations

* Display flexibility towards shifts as per business requirements

* Assist with process and knowledge base documentation as needed to help further the teams overall knowledge in support of customers

****Who you are:****

* Key competencies:

+ Questioning and listening skills that support effective communication

+ Strong judgment to handle special telephone tasks like call transfers, taking messages, call backs, holds, interruptions, and unintentional disconnects

+ Ability to adapt quickly to product and procedure changes

+ Must be detail and service-oriented

+ Moderate supervision needed; demonstrates initiative to handle more tasks independently

* Required qualifications:

+ 2+ Years of customer service experience, preferable experience in a technical contact center, but not limited to

+ Demonstrated experience with MS Office Suite and CRM systems

+ High level of determination to follow issues through to resolution

+ Ability to work independently and in a team environment

+ Ability to multitask and dynamically prioritize tasks

+ Ability to receive and apply daily coaching

+ Minimum typing skills of 50 wpm

* Preferred Qualifications:

+ Experience supporting and troubleshooting B2B software

+ Sales experience

+ Experience with CRM systems (Salesforce, etc.)

+ Industry pluses: classified listings websites, travel websites, online advertising, or B2C websites

+ Foreign languages skills, such as fluency in Spanish, French, Italian and German, are a plus but are not required

+ Bachelors degree preferred, but will accept equivalent experience in field

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**About Expedia Group**

Expedia Group (NASDAQ: EXPE) powers travel for everyone, everywhere through our global platform. Driven by the core belief that travel is a force for good, we help people experience the world in new ways and build lasting connections. We provide industry-leading technology solutions to fuel partner growth and success, while facilitating memorable experiences for travelers. Expedia Group's family of brands includes: Brand Expedia, Hotels.com, Expedia Partner Solutions, Vrbo, trivago, Orbitz, Travelocity, Hotwire, Wotif, ebookers, CheapTickets, Expedia Group Media Solutions, Expedia Local Expert, CarRentals.com, and Expedia Cruises.

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Expedia is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. This employer participates in E-Verify. The employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee's I-9 to confirm work authorization. ** R-67127**

** **Job Category** Customer Service Group**

** **Job Function** Contact Center Operations**

** **Location** United States - Texas - Austin**

** **Job Type** Full-Time Regular**

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