Premium Support Senior Specialist (Spanish)

• Interact with Airbnb customers and community members through all current and future channels, both inside and outside of Airbnb tools
• Take end-to-end ownership of all assigned cases: ensuring a complete final resolution is reached based on workflows, management guidelines & your own assessment of the case situation
• Become a subject matter expert in Airbnb policies and procedures
• Explains and simplify complex information, provide appropriate context, and address complex questions with confidence
• Ability to negotiate & mediate between Host & Guest in resolving the issues at hand on high-stake & high-value reservations
• Proactively anticipate users expectations regarding case resolution and work towards the best outcome for all parties involved, thinking outside the box & constantly looking for compromises
• Manage highly sensitive cases end to end that might include working cross functionally with Legal, Policy, other services, etc.
• Operate in full autonomy, making the decisions to follow or go outside of workflows to resolve our customers issues with the best outcome possible from both our community & business expectations

• Acts consistently impeccably in handling of customer-facing casework, personalizing communications and demonstrating the highest hospitality standards
• Drive cases to conclusion with a sense of urgency and without error, using strong judgment to make exceptions in ambiguous situations

• Provide insights about community experience and continuous improvement opportunities to your Management
• Supports the simplification of complex processes and ways of working within the team
• Supports Management on initiatives as assigned, such as to drive performance improvements, supporting management on consultations, acting as an SME, etc.
• Supports onboarding of new employees
• Be a positive force in the team and help management drive & land changes with the least frictions possible
• Willing to take on various tasks and responsibilities as needed (including moving teams) and showing openness to new challenges and a proactive approach to work

• Demonstrates a high degree of flexibility, approachability, and integrity when resolving sensitive/complex issues relying on management when in doubt
• Write clearly and concisely, translating complex ideas to multiple audiences, and knowing which stakeholder needs to be consulted about what
• Build & nurture relationships outside of your team
• You are on-call to handle emergency situations in the evenings & weekends
• Inspire a culture where quality is a core principle.

• 5+ years of relevant experience in multicultural customer service teams, preferably in the hospitality industry (experience with high-profile and influential clientele is preferred) and in a role making calls and handling customer/client contacts
• Hospitality experience is a plus, in particular working for technology platforms. Prior experience using phone, messaging, or live chat to interact with users/customers is preferred.
• Experience engaging with executive-level stakeholders to resolve conflicts in a detailed, effective and timely manner, and demonstrated ability to explain complex ideas simply and clearly.
• Ability to work weekend days and public holidays, as well as early morning / evening shifts. Your schedule can change to meet business needs

• World class interpersonal and communication skills, both written and spoken, including conflict resolution.
• Active listening skills
• Empathy and patience in dealing with customers, especially in high-pressure situations
• Excellent organizational skills, including prioritization, multitasking, attention to detail, and meeting goals and commitments
• Passion for delivering exceptional customer service and setting a high bar
• Ability to thrive in an ambiguous, fast-paced, and complex environment, acting proactively to respond quickly and decisively
• Ability to adapt to new tasks and responsibilities as needed.
• Proactive attitude towards embracing new challenges and adjusting to changing priorities and environments.
• Capable of adjusting to evolving roles and job duties with openness and flexibility, as well as moving to a new team.
• Experience engaging with executive-level stakeholders, and demonstrated ability to explain complex ideas simply and clearly
• Able to assess risk accurately, understand level of urgency, exercise good judgment, and share the most pertinent information with stakeholders, including Executives
• Advanced computer skills, including Apple/Mac OS, Google Suite, and familiarity with CRM systems and the ability to quickly learn new tools
• Language proficiency in English and Spanish, spoken and written, is required.

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