About this role
Building and Maintaining Customer Base § Answers owner questions regarding use of properties and location amenities; make recommendations given the background information obtained on the owner through discovery. § Fulfills requests from owners or prospective owner regarding pricing, property maps, property descriptions, room locations, and portfolio/network information. § Monitors contract processing to minimize rescission decisions, provide comprehensive owner assurance and ensure timeliness of closings. § Follows up on referrals from owners. § Develops and maintains records on customer contacts and use that information to support effective follow-up encounters. § Contacts owners to monitor satisfaction, makes aware of upcoming promotions, and develops business opportunities (e.g., reloads, referrals). § Uses available Customer Relationship Management systems (e.g., Seibel, Universe) to maintain accounts of interactions and follow up with customers with regard to purchases and contracting activity. Giving Sales Presentations · Discovers the needs of prospective owners through a series of questions/discussion and utilize the information to customize the sales presentation. · Explain the features and benefits of the Marriott Vacation Club Destinations product. · Establishes trust during the warm up, discovery, and intent statement and build rapport with customer. · Closes sales using approved process. · Practices and continues to develop and improve sales presentation. · Presents financing options as an approach to ownership. · Presents to customers in a manner that effectively utilizes the elements of the sales process. · Finalizes deals by signing of paperwork and notarizing contacts. · Follows up customer interaction with email, phone, or mail correspondence and facilitate use of Vacation Ownership Advisor. · Answers customers' questions regarding construction work, financing, maintenance, repairs, and appraisals. · Uses, demonstrates, and/or coordinates virtual tour (eTour) software for guests. · Prepares for daily appointments (e.g., review tour sheet, owner history, presentation details, etc). Conducting and Managing Business Transactions · Assures complete and accurate processing of documents pertaining to sales. · Reviews details of contracts with prospective owners once they decide on purchase. · Analyzes problems and formulates plans to overcome challenges of getting work done quickly with a high degree of quality. · Thoroughly reviews loan applications and financial documents with the customer and ensure completed properly. · Works with Sales Management to minimize cancellations, provides comprehensive owner assurance and ensures timeliness of closings. · Reaches out to and influence Every Other Year (EOY) owners to upgrade and maximize all reload opportunities. · Completes button-up sheet at end of each sale. Providing Services to Others · Responds to and monitors the resolution of customer and owner inquiries in a timely manner with accurate information. · Leverages resources for providing service to customers and owners (e.g., Vacation Ownership Advisors) in an effective manner. Other · Demonstrates total understanding of the culture and processes of the organization. · Manages time effectively to punctually attend daily team meetings, training sessions, and customer/owner appointments. · Improves sales presentation approach through self-critique, practice, and lessons from the feedback provided by others (e.g., Sales Manager Coaches, Customers, Owners). · Participates in formal training sessions offered by management team. · Maintains an awareness of current events (e.g., news, sports, pop-culture) and information on locations to enable customer relationship building. · Assists in the development and mentoring of other Telemarketers as requested. · Understands and abides by state and federal regulation around all sales and/or marketing activity (i.e. Do Not Call Lists, State registrations, Exemptions, etc). · Performs other duties as assigned
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