Qatar Airways
Job Nature: Full-time
Country: USA
Posting Date: 16th Sep 2024
Closing Date: 28th Nov 2024
Houston - IAH, USA - US
Job Description
Qatar Airways is currently hiring for a Senior Reservations and Ticketing Agent in Houston. The successful candidate will be part of the ticketing team, planning and supporting the team to ensure optimal customer satisfaction and the achievement of annual revenue targets. They will understand customer needs and assist in planning the right itinerary, as well as handle cancellations and changes to reservations as required. The candidate will encourage teamwork and consistency of service, ensuring that customers receive the five-star, award-winning service Qatar Airways is renowned for.
Responsibilities
- Handling customer requirements and requests professionally, ensuring minimal complaints.
- Supporting travel agents with seat confirmations and arranging VIP booking and ticketing queries.
- Assisting staff and customers in resolving complex issues related to reservations and ticketing on a daily basis.
- Arranging reservations and routing for passengers, utilizing the Amadeus system for bookings.
- Issuing tickets and quoting accurate fares to customers.
- Assigning specified space to customers and maintaining a computerized inventory of passenger space availability.
- Minimizing customer wait times to two minutes.
- Preparing staff rosters to ensure proper distribution of manpower.
- Guiding and supporting staff while keeping them updated on relevant changes in the industry and Qatar Airways products/services.
- Investigating complaints to identify and correct weak areas.
- Ensuring quality of work meets airline standards and motivating staff for daily positive contributions.
Requirements
The ideal candidate will possess:
- A recognized IATA or Airline Advanced Passenger Tariff and Pricing Course.
- Thorough knowledge of special rates, offers, and promotions.
- Strong experience in a ticketing environment.
- Experience in a fast-paced customer service setting.
- A passion for delivering exceptional customer service.
- Proven ability to resolve problems to the customer's full satisfaction.
- The capability to adhere to management policies and target sales mix for maximum revenue.
- Willingness to work shifts.
- Experience working with Amadeus.
- Authorization to work lawfully in the United States; this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate will possess:
- A recognized IATA or Airline Advanced Passenger Tariff and Pricing Course.
- Thorough knowledge of special rates, offers, and promotions.
- Strong experience in a ticketing environment.
- Experience in a fast-paced customer service setting.
- A passion for delivering exceptional customer service.
- Proven ability to resolve problems to the customer's full satisfaction.
- The capability to adhere to management policies and target sales mix for maximum revenue.
- Willingness to work shifts.
- Experience working with Amadeus.
- Authorization to work lawfully in the United States; this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
Company Information
Qatar Airways started with four aircraft and now delivers excellence across 12 different businesses united as one. The company has grown rapidly, broken records, and set trends that others follow. Fear of failure does not slow them down; instead, they dare to achieve what’s never been done before.
Whether creating unique experiences for customers or innovating behind the scenes, every employee contributes to the proud story of spectacular growth and determination. Now is the time to bring your best ideas and passion to a place where ambition knows no boundaries and to be part of a truly global community.
Additional Information
Be Part of an Extraordinary Story
Skills, imagination, and ambition are essential. At Qatar Airways, there are no boundaries to potential and the impact one can make. The successful candidate will find infinite opportunities to grow and tackle significant, rewarding challenges that will enhance their skills and experience. They will have the chance to be part of Qatar Airways' future and build the life they desire within an international community.