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Lodging Partner Associate, Korean Language Support

Introduction to the team

Our Corporate Functions are made up of teams that support Expedia Group, including Employee Communications, Finance, Traveler and Partner Service Platform, Legal, People Team, Inclusion and Diversity, and Global Social Impact and Sustainability.

The Lodging Partner Associate role sits on the Traveler & Partner Service Platform (TPSP) in the Corporate Functions division of Expedia Group. We bring functional excellence and expertise across three areas: operations, shared capabilities, and product and technology to deliver the best service and operations experience in travel.

In this role, you will:

In this position, you will focus on providing inbound and outbound support to our hotel and property partners. By putting yourself in the shoes of the partner, you will help them attract travelers. You will be versatile in handling multiple software programs, prompt and accurate in your responses to email and phone communications and provide a simple, rapid, competent support experience. Dedicated and compassionate when dealing partners and travelers, you will work closely with other departments to ensure the best resolution, first time.

• Promote excellent partner relations by managing accurate responses with a positive attitude and service behaviour

• Respond to inquiries or requests in inventory management, data entry and training

• Call partners to resolve current and future issues (questions, changes, etc.)

• Providing supplier self-service support and maintenance.

• Flexibly adhering to defined procedures, standards and performance expectations.

Experience and Qualifications:

• Proficiency in English and Korean language skills

• Diploma, University Degree; related field; or equivalent related professional experience

• Experience in customer service-oriented industry will be a plus

• 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.

• Solutions mindset and a real passion for the partner and the traveler experience.

• Ability to handle situations effectively; to set expectations and deliver information in a positive way.

• An individual who will take ownership of problem resolution.

• Excellent time-management and prioritisation skills.

• Listens carefully and attentively to others’ opinions and ideas

• Listens to others’ perspectives and clarifies meaning before responding.

• Keen eye for detail and high level of accuracy.

• Exercise good judgment in decision-making

• Assist in the resolution of Partner's questions and inquires in booking, configuring, or consuming Expedia Group travel-related services. Adept at resolving issues efficiently and effectively.

• Respond to inquiries or requests in Lodging finance, inventory management, technical problem solving and training

• Researches and analyzes data from various sources and tools to resolve customer issues.

• Providing supplier self-service support and maintenance.

• Identify when an issue might impact other or future customers and escalates to respectable teams to drive resolution.

• Flexibly adhering to defined procedures, standards and performance expectations.

• Communicate with multiple parties (e.g., customers, partners, etc.) in multi channel (e.g., Phone, Email, chat, etc) needed to negotiate and resolve individual issues.

Accommodation requests

If you need assistance with any part of the application or recruiting process due to a disability, or other physical or mental health conditions, please reach out to our Recruiting Accommodations Team through the Accommodation Request.

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