Job Description
International Support Manager (Hotels, Tours & Flights) is responsible for leading and overseeing the performance of the flight, hotel, and tour support teams, ensuring high-quality service delivery, optimizing operational processes and KPIs, and supporting strategic decision-making for senior management. This role is critical in enhancing customer satisfaction, improving team productivity, and elevating the overall service experience.
Key Responsibilities
· Lead and supervise team leaders and staff within the foreign products support team (flights, hotels, and tours).
· Ensure achievement of contact center KPIs and IPF, and provide regular reports to senior management.
· Manage critical situations during periods of high volume and increased workload.
· Identify and resolve operational and process-related issues affecting service quality and customer experience.
· Plan and oversee training and professional development programs for team leaders and
· Review and optimize processes to reduce SLA response times and improve operational efficiency.
· Address financial discrepancies related to customer support and implement corrective measures.
· Collaborate with external stakeholders such as airlines, hotels, and GDS providers to ensure smooth and efficient operations.
· Participate in recruitment interviews and performance evaluations for team members.
· Represent the team in cross-functional meetings and communicate needs and challenges to senior management.
· Foster a culture of feedback, succession planning, and team development.
· Monitor adherence to established processes and coordinate with other units to address operational needs and ongoing projects.
· Ensure the team remains updated on internal policies, guidelines, and process changes.
Requirements
· Minimum of 5 years’ experience in managing a customer support team , with a proven track record in KPI management.
· Experience in managing international flight customer support is considered an advantage
· Education: Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Tourism Management, Industrial Engineering, or English Language.
· Proficiency with reporting and ticketing tools.
· Advanced Excel skills and ability to analyze operational data.
· Strong leadership and team-building skills.
· Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
· Ability to provide constructive feedback effectively.
· High emotional intelligence, empathy, and accountability.
· Creativity and a continuous improvement mindset.
· Empowered to make decisions related to staff performance, promotions, scheduling, and team presence.