Vacation Planner (Japanese Speaking)

September 16, 2024

Marriott Vacations Worldwide

Promote awareness of brand image internally and externally. Use sales techniques that maximize revenue while maintaining existing guest loyalty to Marriott. Recognize opportunities to up-sell the customer and sell enhancements to create a better Marriott experience or event. Build a relationship with an existing member to ask for referral names to extend the referral offer. Encourage referrals or guests to purchase or schedule preview package sales/tours. Explain details and requirements related to attending a sales presentation to potential owners. Verify that individuals meet eligibility requirements for preview package sales/tours prior to scheduling a tour for a Marriott vacation club property. Determine and give complimentaries to guests as gifts for their patronage (e.g., rewards points, show tickets). Answer guest questions about property facilities/services. Receive, record, and relay messages accurately, completely, and legibly.
CANDIDATE PROFILE
Preferred Education and Experience

High school diploma/G.E.D. equivalent
No related work experience is required
No supervisory experience is required

Required Qualifications

Proficiency in reading and writing English (additional language required for certain positions)
Good personality
Strong communication skills especially speaking
Positive interpersonal skills.
Able to work in a deadline and target.
Strong hospitality skills.

JOB SPECIFIC TASKS
Policies and Procedures

Maintain confidentiality of proprietary materials and information.
Protect the privacy and security of guests and coworkers.
Follow company and department policies and procedures.
Ensure personal appearance is clean, hygienic, professional and in compliance with company policies and procedures.

Guest Relations

Contact, greet and welcome all arriving/returning owners, prospective owners and leads promptly and professionally with a smile, eye contact, and a friendly verbal greeting, using the guest's name when possible.
Actively listen and respond positively to guest questions, concerns, and requests using brand or property specific process to resolve issues, delight, and build trust.
Thank guests with genuine appreciation and provide a fond farewell.
Address guests' service needs in a professional, positive, and timely manner.

Communication

Speak to guests and co-workers using clear, appropriate and professional language.
Talk with and listen to other employees to effectively exchange information.

Working with Others

Support all co-workers and treat them with dignity and respect.
Develop and maintain positive and productive working relationships with other employees and departments.
Handle sensitive issues with employees and/or guests with tact, respect, diplomacy, and confidentiality.
Assist in creating a pleasant team work environment and maintain a productive and positive team spirit.

Quality Assurance/Quality Improvement

Comply with quality assurance expectations and standards.
Demonstrate total understanding of the Maikhao Beach Club culture as well as those standards of conduct and operation that exist with Marriott Vacation Club International (MVCI). Uphold MVCI’s highest standards of integrity and guest service.

Sales

Promote awareness of brand image internally and externally.
Use sales techniques that maximize revenue while maintaining existing guest loyalty to Marriott.

Other:

Perform all tasks in a timely manner ensuring all deadlines are met.
Perform other reasonable duty or function that may be assigned by management.
Be proactive and have a flexible approach to work, meeting the needs of the team and the business at all times.
Maintain an attitude and commitment to provide excellent service to all customers and associates.
Respond sensitively to the needs and feeling of others, regardless of status of position; accept interpersonal differences and maintain a constructive rapport with all associates and customers.
Maintain computer systems knowledge (Goldmine, Timeshareware, Outlook, Word and Excel).
Maintain current computer systems knowledge as used by the company.
Work with all colleagues as a team, supporting the needs within that team and those of the business at all times.

COMPETENCIES, BASIC SKILLS, PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS
Personal Attributes

Integrity
Dependability
Positive Demeanor
Presentation
Stress Tolerance
Adaptability
Good hospitality skills; superior guest service and salesmanship

Interpersonal Skills

Interpersonal Skills
Customer Service Orientation
Diversity Relations
Team Work
Influence
Ability to follow up and maintain a relationship with clients over a long period of time
Telemarketing and personal contact skills

Communications