Customer Support Agent – German Speaker

at  The Moorings

IF YOU ARE PASSIONATE ABOUT TRAVEL AND CUSTOMER SERVICE, WE HAVE THE PERFECT OPPORTUNITY FOR YOU! WE ARE SEEKING A GERMAN-SPEAKING PRE DEPARTURE SUPPORT AGENT TO JOIN OUR YACHTING DIVISION IN CAPE TOWN.

At The Moorings and Sunsail, we plan and deliver fantastic yacht charters across the world.
We have an abiding passion for sailing, taking yachting holidays to the next level across the most spectacular destinations worldwide which keep our customers coming back again and again! From independent sailing holidays to fully catered crewed and power yacht charters we offer our customers a range of product options, and most importantly an unforgettable experience.
The secret to our success within the yacht industry lies in our exceptional teams, we are united by the same purpose, to have fun while creating extraordinary experiences on the water.
We take pride in not only inspiring and advising customers during their holiday bookings but also in delivering outstanding service prior to their departure. In this role, you will play a crucial part in providing a premium level of service to all customers through your knowledge, organisational skills, and experience within the pre-departure team. Your role will include assisting guess with all post-sales activities communicated to customers before their holiday.

• Manage incoming pre-departure calls from customers, addressing their inquiries and concerns and assist the pre-departure team with post-sales inquiries and communications
• Offer recommendations to improve customers’ vacation itineraries and upsell additional services to increase revenue
• Make calls to provide customers with pre-departure information
• Support customers with Shopify orders and related questions
• Conduct outbound calls to collect outstanding final payments
• Oversee the guest list and follow up on missing paperwork to ensure all pre-departure data is collected
• Be adaptable and willing to assist colleagues in the aftersales department and engage in cross-training as necessary
• Create and maintain daily, weekly, and monthly reports
• Report any issues and suggest improvements to management to support trading and enhance customer retention