Front Desk Specialist at Torian Plum at Vacasa

Steamboat Springs, Colorado, United States

Vacasa Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Hospitality, Vacation RentalsIndustries

Requirements

  • Experience working in hotel, hospitality, vacation or similar industry is highly preferred
  • Minimum 1 year experience in administrative or customer service style role is a bonus
  • Excellent time management skills with the ability to change activity frequently and cope with interruptions
  • Tech-savvy with experience using various digital systems and applications and comfortable using mobile apps, tablets, and various software platforms
  • Reliable personal transportation is essential due to frequent travel between worksites
  • Dependable and prepared, showing up on time and ready to go
  • Dependable, self-motivated, and able to work independently while contributing positively to a collaborative team environment
  • Comfortable talking to people—online or in person—and able to share information in a clear, thoughtful way that represents the company positively
  • Ability to work in indoors or outdoors settings, including private homes, resorts, offices, and laundry facilities, often in varying weather conditions
  • Flexibility with schedules including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays
  • Physical ability to move freely (balancing, climbing, crawling, driving, squatting, standing)

Responsibilities

  • Act as the first point of contact for guests, vendors, and occasionally owners within a local management office
  • Take incoming phone calls, occasional outbound calls, and respond to emails or chats daily from guests with questions or concerns about reservations, statements, or other issues
  • Assist with the creation and delegation of maintenance and housekeeping tickets (if applicable)
  • Verify unit availability to assist with scheduling vendor or realtor visits
  • Meet and maintain company standards and metrics such as guest satisfaction, accuracy, efficiency, and inquiry conversion to reservations
  • Identify potential owner leads from walk-ins or incoming calls and pass the information to the designated Business Development Representative
  • Build and maintain business relationships and open lines of communication with other internal support teams
  • Other duties as assigned

Skills

Customer Service
Phone Support
Email Communication
Chat Support
Administrative Coordination
Reservation Management
Vendor Scheduling
Maintenance Ticketing

Vacasa

Vacation rental management and property services

About Vacasa

Vacasa operates in the vacation rental market, providing property management services to homeowners and travelers. The company manages vacation rental properties for homeowners, taking care of marketing, booking, cleaning, and maintenance to help them maximize their rental income. Vacasa uses technology to optimize pricing and streamline operations, which helps ensure high occupancy rates and positive guest experiences. Unlike many competitors, Vacasa also offers additional services such as interior design and real estate brokerage, enhancing support for property owners. The goal of Vacasa is to deliver strong financial returns for homeowners while creating memorable stays for guests.

Portland, OregonHeadquarters
2009Year Founded
$617.2MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Enterprise Software, Real EstateIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan
401(k) Company Match
Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
Paid Vacation
Paid Sick Leave

Risks

Increased competition from Airbnb could impact Vacasa's market share.
Merger with Casago may lead to integration challenges affecting service delivery.
Issuance of $30 million notes may increase financial leverage and obligations.

Differentiation

Vacasa uses AI-driven tools for dynamic pricing and operational efficiency.
The company offers comprehensive property management, including marketing, booking, and maintenance.
Vacasa provides additional services like interior design and real estate brokerage.

Upsides

Increased demand for vacation rentals due to safer, private accommodations during the pandemic.
Growing interest in sustainable rentals attracts environmentally conscious travelers to Vacasa.
The rise of 'workcations' allows Vacasa to market longer stays to remote workers.

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