A good path in travel - Sales Railbookers Group Employee Review

4.0
Aug 18, 2018
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Pros

Some great people work here I have formed life long friendships. It is a good company with potential to grow and promotion. Going Global. The CEO and President are good to work for. Will work for YLG again, mainly because of them.

Cons

MINOR CON: whilst it is part of the job, there is pressure to up sell and close the deal, just to make money and fast. Sometimes it's that they forget these are retirees that are making vacation plans. These trips are not cheap once priced out. Give sales staff some room to apply their own selling mojo. MAJOR CON: Some of the leadership team think they are better than everyone else. Such a different approach than that of the President and CEO who are engaging and open

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Railbookers Group Response
7y
I’d like to thank you for reviewing your experience working for Yankee Leisure Group (YLG). Both your kind words, suggestions and feedback are appreciated. For starters, I’d like to address the concern you raised about YLG not understanding its target market regarding upselling and making offers to our customers. Essentially, knowing and taking care of our customers is inherent in our DNA. This company would be nothing without our customers, and they are always treated with patience, kindness and respect. From initial inquiries to post-vacation follow-up, top-notch customer service paves the way for continued success. That is just one reason why call center staff aren’t given a set “talk time” with customers—to ensure all their questions are answered. Alternatively, there are many times when our customers need suggestions because they are so unfamiliar with how the rail systems operate in Europe, North America, as well as in various countries around the world. Depending on what kind of travel experiences they are looking to book, we offer suggested itineraries that may fit their needs and budget. In terms of those members of YLG’s leadership team you believe “think they are better than everyone else,” that is not something I am aware of. Thank you for passing this information along. That kind of behavior is not tolerated. Being in the hospitality business, our philosophy is built on kindness, respect and honesty. Although you may have had the impression that our leadership team does not include women, we actually have many women leaders in our organization (two of them are on our corporate steering committee). Not sure if you are aware (and we can do a better job communicating this) but our corporate website only features our brand leaders who deal directly with our customers, reselling partners and product vendors worldwide. It does not showcase our overall steering committee or leadership teams (as this is a much larger team made of a diverse group from all over the world). However, this fall, we will be giving our corporate website an overhaul to accurately reflect and promote the heart of YLG, and who we are as a global organization. Thank you, again, for the time you spent sharing your perception of your experience at YLG with us. We wish you the best in your future endeavors! Frank Marini President

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1.0
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Pros

Remote. Hourly + Commission. Health Benefits.

Cons

High performance metrics were not the primary factor in employment decisions. Leadership communication was inconsistent and lacked transparency. Policies prioritizing customer satisfaction leaves you feeling undervalued and used. Rapid operational changes occasionally impacted team stability. Goals and priorities were sometimes ambiguous and would change suddenly without explanation. Organizational changes created confusion and conflict to the work culture. Inconsistent enforcement of policies and standards. Constant increase to work load with no additional scheduled time to complete new assigned tasks. Management is mostly comprised of individuals who failed as successful Account Executives but got moved up to management. They impose unrealistic expectations that they themselves couldn't keep. You aren't just selling Rail Vacations you are teaching customers about how train travel works on the phone, this leads to very long phone calls and over time. Website pricing is misleading which leads to a lot of mad customers calling in taking it out of the people that answer the phones. Mandatory weekends, and monthly changes to schedule with only 2 weeks notice which leads to a bad work/life balance.

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Railbookers Group Response
4mo
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re sorry to hear that your experience did not reflect the culture we strive to maintain. Our top priority is providing respectful, professional service to every guest we speak with, and we hold our team to clear expectations in how they represent our organization on the phone and in all interactions. When concerns are raised about behavior that does not align with those standards, we review them carefully and take appropriate action. Our decisions are always guided by our commitment to our guests and to maintaining a positive, respectful environment for both customers and employees. We remain dedicated to delivering a high level of service and appreciate feedback that helps us continue to improve. Thank you! Jesse Avalo Senior Sales Manager
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