Collette · 3 weeks ago
Air Operations Supervisor
Collette is a family-owned travel company seeking an Air Operations Supervisor to join their Air Team. This role involves supervising and managing the Retail Air Team, collaborating with various departments to enhance customer service and operational efficiency while ensuring a healthy profit margin.
Travel
Responsibilities
Supervise, train and develop direct subordinates
Hold all subordinates accountable in obtaining each of their strategic tactics
Evaluate performance for all subordinates and provide continuous coaching throughout the year
Compose and deliver year end assessments for all subordinates in adherence to company policy
Work closely with retail air staff and client care center to help resolve any guest issues
Review and follow up on assignments and resolve problems to provide quality customer service
Review customer responses from post-booking survey to determine trends and initiate measures to correct course. Ensure escalated responses are responded to in a timely manner
Assist with general administrative duties such as, but not limited to, scheduling work assignments, tracking productivity and comprehensive department training
Conduct thorough interviews with prospective candidates to assess their qualifications, skills, and cultural fit for the organization
Review air reservations that affect the productivity and proficiency of the department and improve guests’ satisfaction
Conduct training sessions to enhance performance and skill among the Retail Air Coordinators as determined by the Manager
Required to work flexible shifts, including some evenings and weekends, to accommodate air requirements and management needs
Prioritize workload and manage multiple priorities to meet expected deadlines
Ensure that all communication, as a representative of Collette, is professional, clear and adheres to policy
Responsible for assisting in training the air department staff, answering inquiries, and monitoring the goals and objectives of the department
Assist with weekly staff meetings to review contacts and enhance overall understanding of rates and carrier restrictions
Assist with cross-training key departments to enhance productivity and proficiency as they relate to air operations
Utilize Collette Connects to communication announcements, news stories and changes to the organization
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree preferred and encouraged, including opportunities to obtain with approved assistance programs
Two years of experience desired, that is directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified
Ability to supervise and train employees, including organizing, prioritizing, and scheduling work assignments
Ability to foster a cooperative work environment
Skill in customer service and fiscal management
Knowledge of GDS air systems, sales, operations, quality control procedures and reporting documentation requirements
Effective negotiation skills
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
Employee development and performance management skills
Ability to make evaluative judgements
Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community
Ability to create, compose and edit written materials
Ability to develop, plan, and implement short and long-range goals
Ability to investigate and analyze information and to draw conclusions
Ability to plan and organize to optimize productivity of team
Ability to analyze and solve problems
Maintains assigned work area in safe and orderly condition in accordance with company standards
Comply with all company rules and regulations
Performs other related duties as assigned or directed
Company
Collette
Collette is an travel agency site dealing in tours and travells.
Funding
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