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Senior Technical Operations Specialist

About Simplotel:

Simplotel is a Bangalore-based, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) company helping over 3,000 hotels across 26 countries grow their direct business. We are powering e-commerce for some of the largest hotels in India. The name Simplotel comes from a combination of Simple and Hotel - our mission is to Simplify the life of hoteliers through technology. Simplotel is a ‘Shopify for Hotels’, was founded in October 2013 and is funded by Go-MMT - India’s largest Online Travel Agency.

*Simplotel was awarded the best startup in travel & hospitality for 2021 by Startup India, an initiative of the Union Ministry of Commerce & Industry in India.
(https://www.startupindia.gov.in/nsa2021results/travel.html)
 

Position: Business Analyst

We are looking for a business analyst who will be responsible for reporting and analysing the company’s data. The candidate will be responsible for the maintenance of CRM, maintaining departmental dashboards, scheduled and ad hoc reporting, reconciliations, and providing business insights to increase profitability.

 

Roles and Responsibilities:

  • Work closely with stakeholders to gather and understand business requirements, translating them into clear, actionable data insights.

  • Simplify complex data and develop interactive dashboards and reports to track key performance indicators (KPIs) and business metrics.

  • Identify opportunities for process improvement and streamline workflows to enhance operational efficiency.

  • Monitor business performance by tracking key metrics and providing data-driven recommendations to support strategic decision-making.

  • Analyse market trends and produce actionable insights to inform business strategies and ensure alignment across teams.

  • Create SOPs, manuals and checklists, and document product knowledge in detailed steps.

  • Provide feedback and escalate unresolved issues to internal departments (Software Developers, Customer Success/Account Managers).

 

Skills and Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's or Master's Degree ( BCom, BE, Btech, BCA, MCA ,MCom or MBA)

  • 0 to 2 Years in Related Field

  • Proficiency in MS Office, Particularly in MS Excel

  • Excellent Analytical Ability

  • Ability to Collaborate Within a Team and With Cross-functional Departments

  • Past experience in data reporting and SQL will be a plus.

  • Ability to Manage Time and Hit Deadlines; Open to Work in a Startup

  • Attention to Detail


Location: Bangalore

Please share your updated CV at careers@simplotel.com

About Simplotel:

Simplotel is a Bangalore-based, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) company helping over 2,000 hotels across 21 countries grow their direct business. We are powering e-commerce for some of the largest hotels in India. The name Simplotel comes from a combination of Simple and Hotel - our mission is to Simplify the life of hoteliers through technology. Simplotel is a ‘Shopify for Hotels’, was founded in October 2013 and is funded by Go-MMT - India’s largest Online Travel Agency.

*Simplotel was awarded the best startup in travel & hospitality for 2021 by Startup India, an initiative of the Union Ministry of Commerce & Industry in India.
(https://www.startupindia.gov.in/nsa2021results/travel.html)
 

Position: 

Senior Technical Operations Specialist

We are looking for a Senior Technical Operations Specialist to provide enterprise-level support to our clients (hotels). A suitable candidate needs to have a keen eye for detail, assist with work allocation within a team to ensure the smooth functioning of the Operations department. Ultimately, you will be a person our clients and team members trust. They will rely on you to provide timely and accurate resolutions/advice.


Responsibilities:

  • Respond, manage, and resolve customer queries and issues sent via a ticketing system
  • Talk clients through a series of actions (either via phone, email, or chat), until their queries and issues are resolved
  • Oversee and handle end-to-end experience of key customers including project management, resource assignment and timely delivery. Develop and implement strategies that will ensure a positive experience that exceeds the hotel and its guests’ expectations
  • Develop in depth understanding of all features of all Simplotel products and partner products that we sell, conduct training sessions for large clients to effectively leverage the use of these products
  • Create SOPs, manuals and document product knowledge in detailed steps
  • Follow defined steps to setup and configure our products, coordinating with both external partners as well as client stakeholders where necessary
  • Provide feedback and escalate unresolved issues to internal departments (e.g.: Software Developers, Customer Success/Account Managers)
  • Prioritize and manage several open issues simultaneously, operate & drive several projects internally. Perform quality checks on others' work to improve quality

 

Requirements:

  • BE/BCA or equivalent degree (preferably in computer science, or electronics & communications)
  • Excellent problem-solving and communication skills
  • Good understanding of computer systems, mobile devices and comfortable using software products
  • Basic understanding and knowledge of DNS (A, NS, MX records etc.)
  • Able to run basic SQL queries
  • Keen eye for detail, ability to implement and oversee strict quality control
  • Ability to sustain with dynamic processes and constant updates
  • Ability to provide step-by-step guidance, both written and verbal
  • Ability to design simple processes and procedures
  • 3-4 years of experience in a client-facing role in a consultation/support function, and (preferably) 1 year in a lead position

 

Location: Bangalore