StellenbeschreibungImportant : Please apply only by using this link : Job title : Scuba travel expertJob Type : Contractor, full-timeLocation : RemoteStart Date : As soon as possibleCompensation : AttractiveReports To : PADI Travel Operations Manager Company description : PADI Travel is the world’s leading online travel agency for scuba divers.It’s a platform like no other, inspiring divers to dive more, travel more and take care of our oceans. Researching and booking a scuba holiday has never been easier nor more enjoyable.Learn more on Role description : Through our website, we receive many leads from divers around the world looking to book a dive holiday. We run a hybrid model where customers can either book fully independently or interact with us to get consulting from our scuba travel experts before they book. As such, we strive to provide first class customer service in the form of timely and very knowledgeable advice.We are looking for experienced scuba divers / travel agents who are digital natives, are comfortable taking initiative and who thrive in a fast-paced and growing environment.Our team is used to working under high standards. We are constantly developing new ways to increase efficiency and productivity. This means you must be hands-on, detail-oriented, not afraid to take the initiative.Expect to encounter and learn how to take on challenging situations. Prioritizing and solving them will not only yield professional reward for you, but also great personal satisfaction. As a member of our team, you will grow, not only as a professional in the diving / travel industry you love, but also personally. You will be constantly applying and gaining very valuable skills that will improve your performance and general outlook, also outside of work! Responsibilities : As a member of our scuba travel expert team, you will handle the end-to-end booking process for our customers. This involves : Answering their questions and advising them – through chat, email and phoneInteracting with our suppliers to get answers to open questions and confirm bookingsDriving customers to final bookingAs necessary, providing further post-booking customer supportCompensation : Performance driven package. Top performers can expect to earn wellExperience : We are looking for experienced and independent scuba travel expert who can hit the road running : Must be an active diver who has dived around the world (ideally hundreds of dives in many different countries) and loves to talk about divingStrong background in direct, commission-based sales with proven track recordBackground in a travel agency / dive travel agency advantageous but not a must Qualifications / skills : Entrepreneurial and 'hungry', 'hunter type' sales person who loves to interact with the customer and gets a kick out of closing a sale and is driven to succeed, ideally you have worked in similar sales roles beforeTeam mentality - be ready to support other team members when neededPositive attitude and outlook on lifeDigital native, and very comfortable navigating multiple programs and windows while multitaskingWorks well with a team across a variety of time zones, and communicates well in remote meeting environmentHigh degree of ownership, you do not like to leave loose endsProven self- starter with go-getter attitudeBeing able to multitask / prioritize and work well under pressureLooking for a career (not just a job)Independent and able to work with minimal supervisionCustomer-centric – always looking for the best for the customerOutstanding verbal and written communication skills in English and at least one additional European main languageEthical and professional with high attention to detailOpen and willing to learn