Relocation Consultant (Level I, II, or III)

Description

Odyssey Relocation Management is seeking a highly skilled and customer-focused Relocation Consultant to join our team in a hybrid role based out of our Maple Grove, MN office (2 days in-office, 3 days remote). Pending experience, we are also open to considering fully remote candidates, provided they reside within the Central Time Zone.

The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience in domestic relocation, including strong expertise in home marketing strategies and a comprehensive operational understanding of client relocation programs, all delivered in alignment with Odyssey’s Core Values.

Acting as the single point of accountability, the Relocation Consultant will manage all aspects of the relocation process for transferring employees, providing policy counseling, coordinating benefit utilization, and overseeing comprehensive relocation planning. Responsibilities also include working closely with supply chain partners such as household goods movers, temporary housing providers, and real estate professionals, as well as developing and managing budgets within client policies and cost caps.

This position presents an excellent opportunity for an entrepreneurial professional to leverage their expertise and initiative in a collaborative, growth-focused environment.

Primary Position Functions:

Comprehensive Policy and Benefit Coordination

• Single-point-of-coordination and accountability for transferring employee on all eligible services providing high quality customized relocation services for transferee and his/her family.

Marketing Assistance & Home Sale (as applicable, RC I and RC II)

• Provide in-depth guidance and full-service marketing assistance within Odyssey’s program to transferee.
• Manage client home sale benefits (Marketing assistance, BVO and GBO) including appraisal review, Broker selection & BMA review; review of inspections & title and resolution of the same with transferee; Marketing Assistance; and negotiation of resale offers.

Home Finding Coordination (as applicable, RC I and RC II)

• Proactively guide transferees through the various options for home finding based on their individual needs assessment and policy benefits, including sharing expertise in the purchase of real estate.
• Home Finding may also include supporting options for leasing and/or rental of an apartment or home and the associated timing.

Mortgage Assistance (as applicable, RC I and RC II)

• General knowledge of mortgage programs with referral to and management with Odyssey partners.
• Skills include review of closing costs/loan origination detail, initiation of equity advance and final equity.
• On-going follow-up/review of required transferee documents.

Household Goods

• Referral to Odyssey vendors, surveys, vendor selection, completion of transferee insurance forms and monitoring of the actual move.
• Follow-up to ensure all aspects of the move have been satisfactory.

Recruitment Assistance

• Includes candidate intake.
• Set-up with area Odyssey representative.
• Follow-up with potential employee.
• Provide input via phone and written summary to client recruitment personnel.

Temporary housing coordination.

Car shipment coordination.

Home finding coordination (homeowners and renters).

Travel coordination.

Expense management coordination.

Counseling clients’ policies and tax guidelines.

Daily utilization of Odyssey operations system for all notes and file management.

Follow company policies on data access, handling, and storage while ensuring compliance with other relevant data privacy regulations.

Compensation:

The annual base salary for this position in the U.S. ranges from $56,160 to $80,000, depending on job-related skills, experience, and work location. This role may also be eligible for bonuses, commissions, benefits, and other incentives. While this salary range reflects the minimum and maximum for new hires across all U.S. locations, the final offer will be determined by multiple factors.

About Odyssey:

Odyssey Relocation Management is a leading provider of domestic and international mobility solutions for clients who desire customized partnerships. With over 30 years-experience in quality-driven relocation management and a team of seasoned professionals, Odyssey has established a stand-alone reputation for delivering an elite level of service.

Within the complex environment of corporate relocation, Odyssey delivers a premier relocation Customer Experience by focusing our model on People, Process, and Partnership — all from a single point of contact.

This Odyssey Experience is what sets us apart from our competition and ensures that our clients receive 100% satisfaction.

Odyssey has built a loyal client base by creating customized programs that are efficient, effective and requirement specific. Clients benefit from the network of partner companies that Odyssey has built through years of professional experience. But most of all, clients appreciate the care and concern of Our People who add immeasurable value to the complicated process of relocating.

Requirements

The Accomplished Individual Will Possess:

• Proficiency and proven capabilities to successfully operate all corporate client home sale programs offered by Odyssey (BVO, GBO, HMA, DIR) with a high success rate.
• Delivers client satisfaction at an 90% or higher approval rating (QA Score of 4.50 or higher).
• Knowledge/Experience of US Domestic Relocation Services and Practices.
• Demonstrated customer service skills.
• Ability to identify potential problems and develop creative solutions.
• Excellent listening skills and consultative skills
• Strong interpersonal skills: ability to interact with individuals at various levels.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills, the ability to function as part of a team while acting as a self-starter.
• Ability to manage deadlines, multi-task, and operate in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong presentation skills, business etiquette, and phone skills.
• Ability to deal with ambiguity in an effective manner.
  

Experience Desired:

• Bachelor’s degree highly recommended.
• Direct or applicable relocation experience (RC I, II or III)
• Expertise in creating relocation cost estimates.
• PC proficiency - Microsoft 365 (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint) and Job Related Systems
• Desire to work in an empowered fast-paced environment.
• Previous international or intercultural experience.
• Proficient in English as well as secondary language helpful.