Overview
YPO is a member organization for over 38,000 CEOs and leaders worldwide. Our purpose is to create a better world by developing better leaders. YPO offers platforms, programs and opportunities for lifelong learning and personal development.
We are hiring for Member Guidance Specialists (internal title), part of our global concierge team. The team provides high-touch, timely service 24 / 7 with a hospitality mindset (it’s a privilege to serve).
The Member Guidance Specialist acts as a service advocate, actively listening to member needs, providing timely solutions and facilitating meaningful connections across the YPO suite of products and services. Fluency in English (verbal & written) is required; fluency in Mandarin is highly preferred.
YPO is remote-first. This role is work-from-home but may require occasional travel for team meetings (2-3 times per year max). The schedule for this shift requires weekend work (Saturday and Sunday) and 3 weekdays with 2 weekdays off. The shift starts at 9 or 10 am Malaysia time, is 9 hours with a 1-hour lunch break. Training schedule may vary. Candidates must be able to work weekends.
This is an international consultant contract (not an employer in Malaysia). The initial contract runs through Sept 2026 with the possibility of renewal.
Position purpose
The Member Guidance Specialist plays a critical role on the global Concierge Team by delivering high-touch, timely service 24 / 7 with a hospitality mindset. The Specialist serves as a dedicated service advocate, focused on delivering quality member interactions by actively listening, providing timely and effective solutions, and facilitating meaningful connections across YPO products and services.
Primary Responsibilities
- Serve as a focused subject matter expert (SME) for designated portfolio(s) to provide solutions and make appropriate connections.
- Support portfolios including member onboarding, renewals, and event support.
- Communicate professionally with members via inbound channels, and anticipate additional needs and connections.
- Use data and insights to anticipate and address future opportunities, problems, needs or changes for members and associates.
- Manage cases to ensure timely and accurate solutions according to service level agreements. Capture notes in CRM.
- Identify opportunities for process improvement and simplification.
- Build relationships within the team and with associates across the organization through scheduled calls and 1 : 1 connections.
- Participate in department and organization calls to stay up to date on activities.
- After onboarding for general Concierge role and assigned responsibilities, continue learning as the scope expands.
- Stay current on Knowledge Base articles to understand information about YPO products and services.
- Share best practices and learnings across the team.
- Track trends to inform recommendations for YPO products and services.
- Continuously learn and master technology to maximize effectiveness, including Salesforce (Service Cloud, Service Voice, Marketing Cloud, Knowledge Base), Connect, Cvent, Smartsheet, Microsoft Office, WhatsApp and Zoom.
Skills
Ability to work collaboratively in a multi-cultural organization with international members.Excellent interpersonal skills, with ability to build meaningful relationships at all levels; adaptable, insightful, empathetic and reliable.Maintain discretion and integrity of confidential information.Resourceful, able to work independently with initiative and good judgment; strong time management and organizational skills.Global mindset, sensitive to local and international customs and protocols.Empathy through active listening and asking questions to understand and solve problems.Ability to identify problems, research alternatives, provide solutions and resolve issues timely; anticipate member needs and deliver clearly.Curiosity and willingness to learn; interest in applying new technologies and tools.Excellent verbal and written communication skills with attention to detail; adapt communication style to the audience.Professional presence to interact with YPO members, C-level executives and peers at all levels.Experience / Background
3+ years in a front-line services position.Experience in supporting and delivering multiple stakeholder deliverables with solution-oriented thinking and high-level customer service.Membership or association experience preferred.Strong experience in learning new processes and technologies, adhering to service delivery agreements (SLAs).Business-level English proficiency required; Mandarin fluency highly preferred.Education / Training / Certification
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.Physical Requirements
Ability to work flexible and / or extended hours to accommodate members and team across time zones.Ability to work for extended periods at a computer screen.Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally approximately twice per year.Seniority level
AssociateEmployment type
ContractJob function
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