Vaga de Relocation Junior Consultant

Position Summary The Relocation Junior Consultant is responsible for coordinating the delivery of local destination service programs based on SIRVA Relocation clients policies and benefits. The Relocation Junior Consultant will act as the primary point of coordination and accountability to internal SIRVA Consultants and transferring assignees while maintaining the highest levels of customer service. This includes managing expenses at the lowest possible level for the corporate client while contributing to optimum revenues for SIRVA Relocation. Functions and Responsibilities 80 % ·Under the allocation from the client, administer and manage the process of the relocation for the assignee and family from their pre-decision trip to arrival through to settling in and ongoing support management. This may also include services like preview trip, home search, school search, settling in and repatriation. ·Administer initiating documentation from client and establish (and maintain) paper and soft files. ·Make timely contacts with SIRVA internal consultants, 3rd party providers and designated assignees within given Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) ·Coordinate with all internal departments/functions to ensure successful assignee experience. ·The RC is expected to remain up to date on local as well as expatriate issues in the international community including but not limited to, knowledge about housing market (basic knowledge), international schools, recreation, health issues, public transportation, groceries, Expatriate activities, domestic help etc. ·The RC is expected to maintain inventories of SIRVA Relocation reference materials for the Expatriate Welcome Kit and to keep abreast of useful information that is deemed beneficial for the destination service program ·Maintain good relationships with international schools (administrators) and to be updating of international schools occupancies and participating in schools invitations to ensure we have full knowledge on the school curriculums. ·Educate assignees or internal consultants on minor relocation issues as these relate to transferring family, communicate with Client HR (where applicable) regarding exception management specific to individual assignees, including recommendations on specific exceptions to policy; providing status updates, and keeping client HR abreast of issues and solutions that arise such that the Client is not blindsided; ·Work according to the requirements of the Company Quality System. ·Report real and potential problems, as well as any unsatisfactory practices, to your manager for action. 15 % ·Maintain the Relocation Database SMARTS / Service Engine ·Manage the 3rd parties providers like field consultants, car rental companies etc and liaise with them in co-ordination of the destination service program for the transferring assignee and family member(s), where applicable. ·Provide SIRVA Relocation reports as requested. 5 % ·Participate in client/prospect visits and presentations, where required Qualifications and Preferred Skills ·Experience in real estate, relocation, human resources and/or accounting or finance. ·Excellent communication and diplomatic skills: preferably with experience in living abroad and / or communicating with all levels of employees, and across cultures. ·Fluent English speaker plus one or more languages ·Must have a strong customer service background with ability to build relationships, proven skills in project and service partner management are required. ·Must be a Team player and self-starter with initiative and drive ·Good computer skills - proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Access) Education and Certification Requirements ·Bachelors degree preferred