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Lodging Service Associate

In this position, you will focus on supporting the onboarding process of new hotel partners brand websites, maintaining property descriptions and resolving inquiries from hotels and internal teams. You will be versatile in handling multiple software programs, prompt and accurate in your responses to email and phone communications and provide simple, rapid, competent support experience. Dedicated and compassionate when dealing partners, you will work closely with other departments to ensure the best resolution.

What you’ll do:

• Efficiently resolve customer inquiries through various channels (e.g., phone, email), ensuring minimal customer effort

• Research, analyze, and resolve (internal and external) issues in an accurate and timely manner by using appropriate tools and resources to assess situations and create resolutions while maintaining ownership of the issue

• Works alongside other teams to resolve customer queries and escalates issues as appropriate to resolve complaints and/or complex issues

• Manage multiple tasks with precision and meet deadlines consistently

• Assists and encourages customers in using company's platforms and systems and generally promotes company's services and product

• Communicates in a timely manner and sets expectations regarding next steps and/or obligations of all parties

• Assist partner onboarding their property on the platform

• Promote adoption of self-service customer tools

• Assist in the resolution of customer questions and inquiries in booking, configuring, or consuming Expedia Group travel-related services

• Experienced at resolving issues of advanced complexity and skilled to handle higher-level tasks

Who you are:

• Proficiency in Japanese and English language skills 

• 1 year+ Customer Service experience Education Associate's degree or equivalent

• Strong technical skills and computer knowledge, including all core Microsoft Office programs, and extensive experience using other customer relationship management or travel industry applications

• Hotel/Travel -industry experience will be a plus

• Fluency with internet, computer usage and web-based application skills 

• Experience with Microsoft Office products and various call center support programs 

• Has strong problem-solving abilities and ensures the highest level of service is achieved

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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