What are the responsibilities and job description for the Guest Relations Specialist position at Tauck?
Tauck continues to evolve and ready for the next 100 years of growth, delivering an exceptional customer experience will continue to be at the heart of how we do business. Collectively we seek to raise the bar as a best-in class, customer-centric organization. The Guest Relations Specialist is a critical ambassador of the Tauck brand, serving as the primary point of contact for a wide range of guest, travel advisor, and/or Tauck Director inquiries that may occur either on-tour or post-tour.
The Guest Relations Specialist is committed to delivering a high-level of personal care, with thoughtful guidance genuinely delivered to Tauck guests and their trusted travel advisors as needed. The Specialist works cross-functionally with internal teams as well as acts as a key liaison with external resources (such as Travel Protection partners) to ensure seamless, end-to-end support throughout the guest travel experience. This role is directly responsible for managing the complete resolution process of all guest feedback and customer care cases, ensuring every interaction exemplifies Tauck’s unwavering commitment to foster and build guest loyalty.
- Provide personalized front-line guest service via both phone and email, responding in a timely and efficient manner, while delivering a tailored approach based on each unique situation.
- Demonstrates curiosity and initiative in understanding issues, conducting necessary research, balancing empathy and logic when troubleshooting as well as applying informed judgement to reach a solution
- Consistently deliver high quality, professional communication and problem-solving expertise, focused on ensuring the highest levels of satisfaction and loyalty
- Resolve issues with decisiveness and authority, utilizing company guidelines & policies balanced with sound judgment to reinforce Tauck’s commitment to do the right thing.
- Support Tauck Tour Directors in managing complex guest concerns while on-tour, including emergency response, injuries & illness. Responsible for coordinating necessary resources to safeguard guest well-being and satisfaction. In moments of travel disruption, the Specialist must take immediate action, extending comprehensive support to travelers with clear communication, coordination, and timely responses.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with teams throughout the organization to identify and resolve guest and travel advisor concerns.
- Guide guests through Tauck Protection Plan benefits & claims, ensuring peace of mind and seamless resolution.
- Available to participate in after-hours support as-needed, supporting Tauck Tour Directors in emergencies and escalated issues outside regular business hours.
- 3 years in customer-facing role – e.g. customer service, customer relationship management, sales, etc.
- Premium/luxury brand experience a plus
- Position demands strong communication skills, both written and verbal
- Customer-first mindset with a genuine passion to understand customer needs & expectations
- Seeking an individual who can remain calm & confident under pressure, always leading with empathy and compassion
Tauck is recognized as a world leader in deluxe escorted vacation tours; a fast growing company in a thriving industry. We offer more than 150 intriguing, all-inclusive vacations to the most popular worldwide destinations. These creative itineraries, with spectacular sightseeing and premium accommodations, are carefully choreographed to create enriching experiences and enlighten travelers interested in high quality, cultural vacations.