Job Description
Global Sales Support (GSS) is looking for new Associates to support Delta’s top B2B customers. GSS Associates are a fundamental part of Delta’s Sales model and strengthen the overall B2B relationship by building and maintaining strong customer relationships. Associates provide high value, differentiated customer service to Delta and Air France/KLM (Joint Venture) Global Corporate and Agency accounts via phone, email, and chat in a contact center environment. Associates are responsible for resolving complex travel agency ticketing issues, interpreting, and verifying unique fare and ticketing rules for multiple airline partners, resolving travel-related issues from pre- to post-travel, providing program information, and researching and resolving service failures. In addition, Associates attend joint sales calls/customer events and support new sales programs, products, and services to help solidify Delta's and the JV's position in the marketplace.
Your main responsibilities in this role include the following:
Duties and Responsibilities
Evaluates B2B customer requests and determines appropriate solutions to resolve issues efficiently and effectively at first point of contact (i.e. business exceptions/waivers; inventory access; airline fares; seat selection; refund requests; etc.)
Uses analytical reasoning and knowledge of sales guidelines, account value and customer benefits to independently respond to Global Sales B2B customer requests for travel-related inquiries such as flight availability, schedule changes, ticketing changes, large scale service disruptions, service failures, etc.
Consults travel agency partners to help them understand Delta and global partners’ policies, products, ticketing fare rules and penalties, and online agency resources
Consults with travel agents to troubleshoot global ticketing issues and direct them to the appropriate resources (GDS provider, ARC/IATA, other airlines, etc.)
Collaborates across internal business partners (i.e. airport, reservations, RM, etc.) to resolve customer issues, oftentimes requiring research and follow-up over multiple days and time zones
Distinguishes customer segments such as agency, corporate or industry-specific verticals, and applies appropriate solutions (customer benefits vary by geographical region and point of sale)
Demonstrates proficiency of core Delta and industry business principles, processes and upholds Delta’s Rules of the Road standards
Available to work extended hours beyond normal assigned hours as operationally required
Practices safety-conscious behaviors in all operational processes and procedures
Job Requirements
Proficiency in English and French are required
Must be willing and able to travel occasionally
Must be performing satisfactorily in present position
Requires excellent customer service and interpersonal skills
Demonstrated ability to negotiate sound business decisions using creative problem-solving approaches
Must possess ability to quickly acquire expertise in airline ticketing processes and systems as well as to interpret and apply fare rules for Delta and global partners
Knowledge of airline pricing, ticketing and distribution systems is preferred
Possesses business maturity to independently manage through ambiguous situations and scenarios
Excellent reliability, time management and organizational skills required to be successful
Demonstrates clear and courteous verbal and written communication skills and appropriate use of grammar, spelling and business terminology
Consistent access to a virtual/home-based office suitable for conducting business over a phone
Demonstrates that privacy is a priority when handling personal data.
Embraces a diverse set of people, thinking and styles.
Consistently makes safety and security, of self and others, the priority.
Bachelor's degree preferred, or 12 months of relevant work experience required
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