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Name Portuguese speaking Customer Advisor Location ONE Lochrin Square, Edinburgh Business unit FU-IBU Working time Full-Time Type Customer ServiceDescription & Requirements
Who we areFounded in 1999 and listed on NASDAQ in 2003 and HKEX in 2021, Trip.com Group is a leading global travel service provider comprising of Trip.com, Ctrip, Skyscanner, and Qunar.
Across its platforms, Trip.com Group integrates travel resources from industry partners and helps travellers worldwide pursue the perfect trip with exceptional travel products and services.
We have four contact centres around the globe based in Japan, Korea, UK, and the Philippines, providing 24/7 customer service in 19 different languages.
We have more than 30,000 employees across 30 countries in Asia, Europe, the Americas, and Oceania, striving to expand our global markets and aiming to be the world’s leading and most trusted family of online travel brands that aspire to deliver the perfect trip at the best price for every traveller. Who we are looking for
You will be customer-centric, have a passion for travel, have a track record in building rapport quickly and take pride in being able to problem solve. These aspects will come through in all your interactions whilst delivering the best possible customer service through our range of communication channels.
What you will get in return
Joining the team in Edinburgh, you will be warmly welcomed to an engaging and supportive working environment which includes:
- 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
- 3 additional days for parents/guardians
- Workplace health cash plan including claiming back for dental, optical and physiotherapy and much more
- Employee well-being program, Employee Assistance Program and enhanced sick pay
- Monthly performance based bonuses
- Extensive learning opportunities and resources to further your career
- Annual travel points which can be redeemed at Trip.com towards your next adventure
- Enhanced family policies (maternity/paternity/adoption)
- Life and health insurance
- Birthday cake on your birthday
- Free on-site gym
- Hybrid working options are available after your first 6 months, contingent based on performance
- Frequent employee engagement events
- Refer a friend bonus scheme
Working hours- The operational office hours are 37.5 hours, Monday through Sunday, with one unpaid hour for lunch with rotational shift patterns ranging from 7am to 11pm.
At this time the working hours are;
- Monday to Friday 8am - 4.30pm
Location- Our contemporary workspace is based at Lochrin Square in Fountainbridge, Edinburgh.
Salary- We offer a competitive salary of £24,800 per annum plus a £1000 language allowance if you speak one of our supported languages.
Start date- Monday 11th August
*Please note that we are unable to provide sponsorship. Therefore, to be considered for this position, you must already possess the Right to Work in the UK and reside within a commutable distance from our Edinburgh office*
What you’ll be doing- Providing exceptional service to our customers, being the first point of contact responding to various travel queries on our Portuguese speaking line whilst supporting our English speaking customers when required
- Providing resolutions to our customers via Call and Chat
- Handling customer queries with empathy, patience and compassion
- Attending regular team huddles
- Keeping up-to-date with the latest promotions initiatives and company policies/procedures
- Assisting in ad hoc assigned projects
- Customer service experience within a contact centre
- Fluent both verbally and written in both Portuguese & English
- Proven experience in working towards and achieving Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Must be fluent both written & verbal in English
- Effective communication skills
- Good knowledge of Microsoft Office suite
- Proficient typing abilities
- Ability to remain calm and logical in challenging situations
- Excellent problem solving skills
- Enthusiastic approach with the desire to hit your goals and passionate about continuous development
- Travel & Tourism industry experience
We offer a stage to unleash your full potential and drive global impact. As an international team, we embrace an open and inclusive culture that supports personal growth and career development. Everyone is on a trip, whether it's a career trip or a life trip. At Trip.com Group, you can define your own trip by taking the first steps in to your career with us!
Be Aware of Recruitment Fraud
Please be vigilant as we have noticed fraudulent entities posing as Trip.com Group or our associates, contacting applicants with fake job offers. Remember, official communications will always come from our verified email addresses, and we never conduct interviews solely via text or instant messaging apps. We do not charge any fees throughout the hiring process. If you receive any dubious communications, report them immediately to careers@trip.com.
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Find out more job opportunities at https://careers.trip.com Have a good trip, and see you soon!