Host & Partner Relations Specialist

Berlin, Germany

Job description

Explore a new world of possibilities:

At HomeToGo, we’re on a mission to make incredible accommodation easily accessible for everyone. Our team is united by a passion for travel, driven by innovation and impact, and guided by open-minded leaders at every level. Our commitment to recognizing and empowering exceptional talent is the foundation of our growth. We are actively hiring candidates from all around the world, including sponsoring visas for Germany. An amazing journey of opportunity with an international team lies ahead - join us!

Your future contribution:

As HomeToGo’s Host & Partner Relations Specialist, you will be the human connection between hosts & partners and our product, striving to deliver effective solutions that satisfy property owners around the world. Your customer-centric mindset will help you deliver first-class customer service to our hosts & partners and work on projects that aim to improve the holistic platform experience. This is an exciting opportunity to work with an international team in a highly cross-functional role, directly advocating on behalf of our property owning and managing hosts.

How you’ll add value:

  • The focus of the role is to provide an outstanding experience for our hosts & partners across multiple platforms, including but not limited to phone and email.
  • During the first month, you will get to know the product team and become familiar with the bug process.
  • Within your first three months, you will support the Host and Partner Relations team by enhancing daily operations, introducing new ideas, and following up on the ongoing bugs to provide quick resolution to our supply.
  • After six months, you'll be fully autonomous, involved in product development projects, and closely collaborating with engineers, the product team, and your own team.
  • At all times, you will aim to effectively resolve host & partner issues in an effective and timely manner.

You’ll be successful in this role if you:

  • Have a true passion to provide an amazing customer experience.
  • Are fluent in English and one of the following languages:
    • French
    • Italian
    • German
  • Have experience in Customer Service and IT support, travel industry experience is a plus.
  • Are an empathetic person with strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Have experience with Salesforce, Jira, or other CRM tools.
  • Are comfortable with identifying and resolving software bugs by investigating root causes.
  • Are adept at translating technical requirements into clear, understandable concepts for non-technical audience.

Note: We operate a rolling recruitment approach - no deadlines, just opportunities. Should the volume of applications become too high, we might briefly remove this posting to provide our hiring team the space for thorough and unbiased review. The role will be made available again if we decide we’re still looking for the right fit.

Why HomeToGo?

Your journey with HomeToGo is a two way street - we’ve got you covered! We offer a diverse variety of benefits to enable your career development and make HomeToGo a great place to work, including:

  • The essentials: Competitive compensation package, visa sponsorship & relocation assistance*, full IT support & equipment, corporate benefits, modern offices, 27 paid vacation days a year (+ one additional day per year of employment until 32)
  • Career growth: 360° feedback, open feedback culture, buddy and mentorship programs from an international team of passionate industry experts 
  • Personal development: German & Lithuanian language courses, internal and external workshops & trainings, company & team events, Gympass, clubs & sports (e.g. volleyball, running, yoga classes), psychological support
  • Startup spirit: Driven by our Leadership Principles: We are fast, nimble, and results-driven - embodying a startup mentality even as a global, public company. We encourage ownership and enable each other to succeed
  • Flexible work approach: Ongoing remote work options and work from abroad flexibility for up to 90 days a year. Plus, access to a Travel Industry Card 
  • Climate action: Committed to being a pioneer in green travel: We’ve achieved an industry-leading “Low Risk” ESG Rating (16), awarded by Morningstar Sustainalytics, and are a proud member of Leaders for Climate Action
  • And so much more…

*Certain conditions apply

About us:

HomeToGo is the SaaS-enabled marketplace with the world's largest selection of vacation rentals, listing millions of offers from thousands of trusted partners, including Booking.com, Vrbo and TripAdvisor. From vacation homes, cabins, beach houses, apartments, condos, house boats, castles, farm stays and everything in between, HomeToGo combines price, destination, dates and amenities to find the perfect accommodation for any trip worldwide.

Founded in 2014, HomeToGo operates localized apps & websites in 25 countries across Europe, North America, South America, Australia and Asia-Pacific. HomeToGo also operates brands such as Agriturismo.it, AMIVAC, atraveo, Casamundo, CaseVacanza.it, e-domizil, EscapadaRural, Kurzurlaub, Kurz Mal Weg, Tripping.com and Wimdu.

HomeToGo is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to hiring and nurturing exceptional talent, representing various backgrounds, perspectives and skills. We are authentically candid and open-minded, fostering a safe environment for diverse opinions. Our hiring decisions are based on qualifications, merit and business needs. We do not discriminate against race, ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation, religion, political, ideological or religious views, disability or age.

We are committed to creating and maintaining a workforce of equality and diversity at HomeToGo and to provide opportunities to everyone. We therefore welcome your application even if you aren't completely confident that your experiences fit the job description criteria. We would really love to get to know you!