Experienced Virtual Assistant and Airbnb Customer Support Specialist for Short-Term Rental Management – Contract to Hire Opportunity with arenaflex
Introduction to arenaflex and the Short-Term Rental Industry arenaflex is a leading short-term rental company that specializes in providing exceptional guest experiences through its meticulously managed properties. As a key player in the short-term rental industry, arenaflex is committed to delivering outstanding service, ensuring that every guest feels at home in our properties. To achieve this goal, we are seeking an experienced Virtual Assistant and Airbnb Customer Support Specialist to join our team. If you have a passion for delivering top-notch customer service, are highly organized, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we encourage you to apply for this exciting contract-to-hire opportunity. Job Overview The Virtual Assistant and Airbnb Customer Support Specialist role at arenaflex is a critical position that involves managing and assisting with various aspects of our short-term rental operations. As a successful candidate, you will be responsible for platform management, guest communications, housekeeping coordination, arranging amenities, and addressing guest issues in a timely and efficient manner. Your primary objective will be to provide exceptional customer service, ensuring that our guests have a seamless and enjoyable experience in our properties. Key Responsibilities Guest and reservation management: Respond to guest inquiries, manage reservations, and provide accurate information about our properties and neighborhoods. Virtual property management: Coordinate with housekeeping staff, schedule cleanings, and ensure that our properties are maintained to the highest standards. Cleaner management, scheduling, and coordination: Liaise with cleaning services to ensure that our properties are cleaned and prepared for guest arrivals. Address guest issues and resolve them in a timely and efficient manner: Provide prompt and effective solutions to guest complaints, ensuring that issues are resolved to their satisfaction. Process reservations and provide accurate information about our properties and neighborhoods: Manage reservations, provide property information, and answer guest questions in a professional and courteous manner. Success Metrics and Performance Expectations To be successful in this role, you will be expected to maintain a quick response rate to all inquiries, resolve guest issues with a high sense of urgency, and contribute to a review rating of 4.8 or higher. Your performance will be evaluated based on the following success metrics: Maintain a quick response rate to all inquiries: Respond to guest messages and inquiries in a timely and efficient manner. Resolve all guest issues with a high sense of urgency: Provide prompt and effective solutions to guest complaints, ensuring that issues are resolved to their satisfaction. Contribute to a review rating of 4.8 or higher: Deliver exceptional customer service, ensuring that our guests have a seamless and enjoyable experience in our properties. Required Skills and Qualifications To be considered for this role, you must have: 2+ years of customer service experience: Proven track record of delivering exceptional customer service in a fast-paced environment. 2+ years of vacation rental customer service or hotel experience: Experience working in the short-term rental or hospitality industry, with a focus on customer service and property management. Must be available to work during normal U.S. business hours: Ability to work a standard schedule, with flexibility to respond to guest inquiries and issues as needed. Preferred Skills and Qualifications While not required, the following skills and qualifications are preferred: Experience with Airbnb customer service: Familiarity with Airbnb's platform and customer service protocols. Ability to work with multiple technology platforms in a fast-paced environment: Proficiency in using various software applications, with the ability to learn new technologies as needed. Additional Skills and Qualifications In addition to the required and preferred skills, the ideal candidate will possess: Tech Savvy: Proficiency in using various software applications, with the ability to learn new technologies as needed. Strong verbal, written, and reading skills in the English language: Excellent communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex information in a clear and concise manner. Extreme attention to detail: Ability to focus on details, ensuring that all aspects of our operations are managed efficiently and effectively. Outstanding customer service skills: Proven track record of delivering exceptional customer service, with a focus on providing prompt and effective solutions to guest complaints. Excellent typing skills, including speed and accuracy: Ability to type quickly and accurately, with a high level of proficiency in using computer applications. Creative problem-solving skills: Ability to think critically and develop innovative solutions to complex problems. Independent thinker: Ability to work independently, with minimal supervision, and make sound decisions that align with our company's goals and objectives. Strong decision-making skills: Ability to make informed decisions, with a focus on providing exceptional customer service and ensuring that our operations are managed efficiently and effectively. Excellent at following directions: Ability to follow instructions and protocols, with a focus on delivering exceptional customer service and ensuring that our operations are managed efficiently and effectively. Conflict resolution experience: Proven track record of resolving conflicts in a professional and courteous manner, with a focus on providing prompt and effective solutions to guest complaints. Career Growth Opportunities and Learning Benefits At arenaflex, we are committed to providing our employees with opportunities for growth and development. As a Virtual Assistant and Airbnb Customer Support Specialist, you will have the opportunity to develop your skills and knowledge in the short-term rental industry, with a focus on customer service, property management, and operations. You will also have access to training and development programs, designed to help you achieve your career goals and advance within our company. Work Environment and Company Culture arenaflex is a dynamic and fast-paced company, with a focus on delivering exceptional customer service and providing a seamless and enjoyable experience for our guests. Our company culture is built on a foundation of teamwork, respect, and open communication, with a focus on providing a supportive and inclusive work environment. As a Virtual Assistant and Airbnb Customer Support Specialist, you will be an integral part of our team, working closely with our staff to ensure that our operations are managed efficiently and effectively. Compensation, Perks, and Benefits arenaflex offers a competitive compensation package, with a range of perks and benefits designed to reward our employees for their hard work and dedication. As a Virtual Assistant and Airbnb Customer Support Specialist, you can expect: Competitive hourly rate: A competitive hourly rate, with opportunities for bonuses and incentives based on performance. Opportunities for advancement: Opportunities for career advancement, with a focus on developing your skills and knowledge in the short-term rental industry. Flexible work schedule: A flexible work schedule, with the ability to work from home and manage your own schedule. Access to training and development programs: Access to training and development programs, designed to help you achieve your career goals and advance within our company. Recognition and rewards: Recognition and rewards for outstanding performance, with a focus on providing a supportive and inclusive work environment. Conclusion If you are a motivated and customer-focused individual, with a passion for delivering exceptional service, we encourage you to apply for this exciting contract-to-hire opportunity. As a Virtual Assistant and Airbnb Customer Support Specialist at arenaflex, you will have the opportunity to develop your skills and knowledge in the short-term rental industry, while working with a dynamic and fast-paced company that is committed to providing a seamless and enjoyable experience for our guests. Please submit your application, including your resume and a cover letter, and we will be in touch to discuss this opportunity further. Apply for this job