Reservations Service Agent at GATE 1 LTD

Town of Berlin, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

13 Apr, 26

Salary

21.5

Posted On

13 Jan, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Customer Service, Communication, Problem Solving, Technology Skills, Geography Knowledge, Professionalism, Empathy, Patience, Situational Judgment, Written Communication, Call Center Experience, Reservations System Knowledge, Microsoft Office, Basic Troubleshooting, Positive Attitude, Enthusiastic Phone Presence

Industry

Hospitality

Description

Job Details Level: Experienced Job Location: Florida - xxxxx, FL 12345 Position Type: Full Time Salary Range: $16.00 - $21.50 Hourly Travel Percentage: None Job Shift: Day/Evening/Weekend Job Category: Customer Service TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION, APPLICANTS MUST LIVE IN FLORIDA APPLY NOW! TRAINING CLASS STARTS FEBRUARY 2026. Are you an experienced call center agent or employed in the travel industry and looking for a change? Then join Gate 1 Travel’s Reservations Service team! Gate 1 Travel, one of the leading travel organizations specializing in international vacation packages, is looking for experienced, enthusiastic, charismatic, and upbeat individuals who have a proven track record of achieving high customer satisfaction. POSITION SNAPSHOT The Reservations Service Agent provides friendly, professional, and detailed support to customers already booked on vacations and to travel agents. Using excellent customer service skills to achieve first call resolution, you'll handle inquiries such as: making modifications; answering questions about trip components, including air, hotels, car rentals and optional tours; assistance with website navigation; and making sure that all aspects of reservations are completed accurately so that customers enjoy a smooth, perfectly organized vacation. This position also handles overflow calls from the Sales department during periods of high call volume by welcoming callers, answering questions about destinations, and creating new reservations. TRAINING Training will be conducted online for approximately 3 weeks. Full attendance during training and the subsequent 2 weeks of transition to handling of live calls is mandatory. Testing is conducted at end of training requires a minimum passing score to continue employment in the position. SCHEDULE Must be flexible and able to work days, evenings, and weekends. Current Contact Center operating hours (ET) are Mondays – Fridays 9:00AM – 9:00PM and Saturdays and Sundays 9:00AM – 6:00PM. BENEFITS AT A GLANCE 6 Paid holidays per year plus 1 floating holiday; Up to 20 days Paid Time Off, based on length of service; Travel discounts; Health, vision, dental, life insurance, disability insurance; 401(k) REMOTE WORK REQUIREMENTS Chosen candidates are required to provide, without reimbursement, the following for their Remote Work location: High Speed Internet Service with minimum speeds of 10Mbps down/5Mbps up. Only broadband Fiber-Optic, Cable, or DSL service is allowed. Chosen candidates will be required to provide proof of adequate service. While working, the entire bandwidth must be dedicated to performing your job. Non-work-related activities performed by you or others in your household such as gaming or media streaming during working hours must not occur. Fiber-Optic/Cable/DSL modem and router or modem/router combo unit with Ethernet port for wired connection to the Gate 1 Travel supplied equipment is required. WiFi is not permitted. The ability to receive a phone call on a landline or mobile device for backup communications with Gate 1 Travel employees and support assistance departments. We are an EOE employer. Knowledge, Skills & Experience REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Enthusiastic phone presence Advanced customer service skills including professionalism, respect, empathy, friendly disposition, positive attitude and patience Situational judgment skills Strong verbal command of English with ability to communicate clearly and articulately Good written communication skills Excellent computer, technology, and Internet skills with ability to navigate multiple screens and perform basic computer troubleshooting Cognitive ability to learn and process new information and choose appropriate action General knowledge of world geography EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Experience in travel or related hospitality/tourism industries required High school graduate or GED; Must be at least 18 years of age AA or BS degree preferred Minimum 1-year remote work experience for a call center Prior use of a reservations system preferred Computer savvy with ability to do basic computer troubleshooting Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite Familiarity with a GDS (Amadeus) preferred, not required

Responsibilities

The Reservations Service Agent provides detailed support to customers and travel agents regarding vacation bookings. Responsibilities include handling inquiries, making modifications, and ensuring accurate reservations for a smooth vacation experience.