VIP Ambassador (Pretoria)
Sun International · Pretoria, Gauteng
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Working Conditions and special requirements
- Ability to work shifts that meet operational requirements.
- Physically able to work and stand for long periods of time.
Job Scope and Responsibilities
Prepared Prive Lounge
- Check Prive lounge and reception area to ensure standards are met.
- Check operating equipment prior to start of shift to ensure all is functioning.
- Check cleanliness of own section, machines and/ or station
- Communicate and follow-up on the correction of any equipment faults or defects.
- Ensures RGP / MVG / FICA information is displayed.
- Assist with the co-ordination and preparation of the lounges for VIP events and promotions.
- Liaise with VIP Management and Personal Hosts with regards to VIPs in house and their requirements.
Customer Engagement
- Conduct meet and greet processes for customers on arrival and departures from the Hotel, Prive and Sun Lounge areas
- Be able to identify VIP clients by name on arrival.
- Interact with guests and provide professional service standards and solutions.
- Be able to answer queries relating to game information, various bet types, promotions and events, as well as products.
- Act as a host in the Prive, Sun Lounge or Private gaming areas whilst customers are engaged in play.
- Establish customer needs / requirements and action accordingly.
- Handle any complaints, disputes and suggestions and escalate when required.
- Co-ordinate and arrange for customer excursions, activities and requirements on a day-to-day basis with the relevant departments in line with customer requests.
- Process day to day complimentary vouchers for guests in the Prive / Sun Lounge areas
- Process points redemption for guests in the Prive / Sun Lounge areas
- Maintain MVG data hygiene and standards when printing MVG cards and respond to MVG queries.
- Engage with customers and provide a customer experience in the Prive and Sun Lounge areas that will support brand loyalty ensuring SI as the brand of choice for VIPs.
- Be the liaison between VIP Personal Host and VIP customers on a daily basis.
- Prepare VIP shift report on VIPs, issues encountered, requirements, etc. and distribute and inform related departments.
- Perform VIP administrative functions as required.
- Be present on the floor during VIP functions.
Know How
- Knowledge required involves the practical application of work procedures and processes.
- Planning is generally on a short-term basis within 3 months and within regular activity cycles.
- Communicates, co-ordinates and interacts with others in the value chain to ensure VIP customers receive exceptional experiences.
- Manages one's time and resources to ensure that objectives are achieved effectively and on time.
Problem- Solving
- Interprets customer requirements in terms of services available and the applicable constraints.
- Takes initiative in making decisions which are made within well-defined, somewhat diversified procedures and limits of authority.
- Considers all the facts, options and possible outcomes prior to making decisions.
- Works independently and is orientated towards solving customer queries.
Accountability
- Takes ownership of customer requests and requirements.
- Follows laid-down policies and procedures at all times, operating in line with rules, regulations, system parameters and internal controls.
- Interprets customer requirements in terms of services available and facilitates operational processes relative to VIP punters.
- Refers problems falling outside parameters to the team leader/manager for resolution.
Requirements
Education
- Grade 12
Experience
- Previous experience in a customer facing role.
- Experience in the gaming environment is an advantage.
Core, Personal and Technical Competencies
- Problem Solving
- Collecting Information listening; asking questions
- Dealing with Customers
- Handling conflict
- Checking
- Following Instructions
- Emotional resilience
- Honesty in the handling of cash
- Presentable
- Relationship building
- English verbal communication skills
- Numerical skills calculations of large numbers
- Compliance procedures and regulations
- Responsible gambling principles
- Proficient computer skills MS Office
- EGS knowledge is an advantage