Customer Care Representative / Tour Advisor
What will you do?
As part of our Customer Care team, you handle bookings and guest questions and work closely with colleagues and partners to find the best possible solutions.
Your responsibilities include:
Managing bookings, reservations, changes, payments and cancellations
Helping guests via email, online chat and phone with questions about their booking and upcoming trip
Coordinating bookings and operational details with our international tour operators and travel partners
Handling rebookings, itinerary changes and unexpected situations in a calm and solution-oriented way
Keeping customer and booking information accurate and up to date in Salesforce and other internal systems
Making sure confirmations, travel information and other guest communications are sent correctly and on time
Setting priorities during busy periods and working closely with other teams to resolve issues
The work is varied and sometimes fast-paced, especially during our cycling season. Your goal is always the same: making sure our guests feel well looked after throughout their journey with Boat Bike Tours.
Your team
You will join our international Customer Care team, with colleagues based in the Netherlands, Germany and the United States.
We work as one team, share knowledge and help each other when things get busy. You'll also work closely with colleagues in Operations, Product, Sales and Finance.
What are we looking for?
We are looking for someone who enjoys working with people, takes responsibility and feels comfortable in a dynamic international environment.
You:
Have an MBO or HBO level of thinking and working, preferably with a background in tourism, hospitality or a commercial field
Are customer-focused, organized and able to switch easily between different tasks and priorities
Communicate clearly and professionally in Dutch and English; German is a plus
Feel comfortable communicating with international guests, colleagues and travel partners
Stay calm and keep an overview when things get busy or plans suddenly change
Work accurately and pay attention to detail
Have experience with CRM or other digital systems, or are comfortable learning new systems quickly; experience with Salesforce or ClickUp is a plus
Are a team player with a practical, hands-on mentality
Are available Monday through Friday and willing to work approximately 4–6 Saturdays during the high season (May–October), shared across the team
Experience in the travel industry is helpful, but just as important to us is that you are curious, eager to learn and genuinely enjoy helping people.
What do we offer?
A varied role in a growing, international travel organization
A 40-hour-per-week contract
A gross monthly salary between €2,600 and €3,000 (full-time), depending on experience
8% holiday allowance, a pension plan and 25 vacation days
A study budget and opportunities for personal and professional development
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A favorable and sustainable mobility scheme:
€0.35 per km for cycling
100% public transport reimbursement
€0.23 per km by car (from 10 km)
One free study trip per year, giving you the opportunity to experience one of our tours yourself
An informal and international working environment, with social drinks and team outings
A one-year contract with the prospect of extension based on performance
Do you want to join our team? Then we'd love to hear about you!
