Cranky Concierge

Travel Coordinator

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About the role

Headquarters: Long Beach, CA
URL: https://crankyconcierge.com/

The Travel Coordinator’s primary responsibilities are to manage inbound emails and phone calls, facilitate customer onboarding, and keep the virtual office running smoothly. This role is well suited for someone who enjoys staying organized, communicating clearly, and helping keep things moving in a fast-paced environment.

Schedule

This is a full-time, fully remote position and the standard working hours are 10am to 7pm ET Monday through Friday.

Job Responsibilities

Manage inbound emails and phone calls in a timely and professional manner.

Set up new trips for the Travel Planning team to work on.

Be the friendly, professional first point of contact for our clients.

Inform new and existing clients about our services and pricing.

Assist with administrative tasks such as processing refunds, filing for compensation, and other pre- and post-travel tasks as needed. 

As time allows, assist with travel planning tasks including but not limited to: quoting travel insurance, purchasing seat assignments, and issuing tickets.

If this sounds like the kind of thing you like to do, then keep reading!

What Matters in this Role

Reliability. The team will be depending on you to stay on top of and manage the daily flow of client communications.

English proficiency. Native-level written and verbal English is required.

Attention to detail. You’ll be managing a lot of information, sometimes under time pressure, so accuracy matters.

Ability to work under pressure. You’re responsible for ensuring that the relevant information reaches the right person in a timely manner even when there’s a lot going on. 

Humility and teamwork. If you don't know the answer, be willing to ask others on the team for help.

Calm and collected. You must be able to roll with the punches and maintain a calm demeanor. The client may be stressed and angry; you can't be.

U.S. Work Authorization. To do this job, you’ll need to be legally authorized to work in the U.S. for any employer, without sponsorship. 

Background check. A clean background check will be required as this role involves handling sensitive client data.

Location. This is a remote position, but you must be available and accessible during your standard working hours.

Technology. You’ll need your own computer (Windows or Mac), reliable high-speed internet and a smartphone (Android or iPhone). 

Workspace. You’ll need access to a quiet work environment to accommodate communication with clients via email and phone. 

Compensation

Starting at $17/hr, depending on skills and experience 

Benefits 

15 days of PTO per year, accruing from date of hire

Paid Federal holidays

Health insurance

3% retirement match 

Monthly phone and internet stipend 

Access to exclusive travel industry discounts after 6 months of employment

Two company get-togethers each year

We can't stress enough how important attention to detail is, so please be sure to tell us your favorite airline in your application.

To apply: https://weworkremotely.com/remote-jobs/cranky-concierge-travel-coordinator

Interview prep

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Use this as a quick practice sheet before you speak with the employer.

Role
Technology & IT Human Resources Remote Collaboration Travel Coordinator Technology remote

Likely questions

  1. Tell us about work you have done that is close to the Travel Coordinator role.
  2. How would you approach your first 30 days at Cranky Concierge?
  3. Which of Human Resources, Remote Collaboration and Travel have you used recently, and what did it help you achieve?
  4. Describe a time you solved a problem without waiting to be told exactly what to do.
  5. How do you stay organised and communicate clearly when working remotely?

Prepare before the call

  • A recent example that proves your experience with Human Resources, Remote Collaboration and Travel.
  • One short story with a problem, your action, and the result.
  • Two examples that show the strengths listed on your CV.
  • A clear reason why this role and company interest you.
  • Your availability, preferred work style, and salary expectations.

Ask them

  • What would success look like in the first 90 days?
  • What are the main problems this hire should help solve?
  • How does the team give feedback and measure good work?
  • What does a normal working week look like for this role?
Practice line

I am interested in the Travel Coordinator role because I can bring practical experience in Human Resources, Remote Collaboration and Travel, learn the team quickly, and contribute to the outcomes Cranky Concierge needs from this hire.

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