German Tech Support / Customer Support Specialist - Remote

Cape Town, South Africa

Full Time

Customer Support

Mid Level

About Us

A little about us. We connect talented people globally with innovative companies who want to build, transform, and scale their operations. We provide talented global teams, strategic expertise, and seamlessly integrated technology to extend the positive impact good business can have everywhere.

We are recognized as a Most Loved Workplace, and we think it’s because we believe that culture drives business success. We encourage our associates to bring their whole, authentic selves to everything they do at PartnerHero. So bring your experience and your talents, and also bring your passion and everything else that makes you who you are. You will always be supported to do your best work at PartnerHero, enjoy your day to day and thrive.

The Role

We are looking for technical support / customer support representatives to work from home and interface with customers via email and/or via the internet. These roles require proficiency in the German language (speech and written). In this role, you will provide customer support and resolution of issues and questions regarding our Partner’s online product. This is a REMOTE ROLE.

What you’ll do:

Manage customer interactions with empathy, ease, and efficiency.
Communicate with customers to identify their needs, process requests, escalate complaints, and provide helpful solutions to ensure they have great customer service experience.
Resolve technical issues related to software / Partner’s product.
Analyze recurring customer issues and document accordingly.
Escalate any issues as required to necessary departments/groups to ensure a prompt resolution.
Refer to premade scripts for a variety of technical support / customer service topics.

What we expect from you:

Excellent English skills - spoken and written (EFSET results from C1 or C2 level)
Proficiency in the German language (speech and written).
Up to 2 years of customer service experience.
Up to 1 year providing product support, preferably software support.
Passion for creating exceptional customer experiences and an ability to use challenging situations as an opportunity to exceed customer expectations.
Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to ask probing questions to come to a resolution.
Strong conflict resolution skills and even temperament in challenging situations.
Strong computer navigation skills and PC knowledge.

What you’ll get in return:

Full-time employment
Competitive compensation based on experience
A dedicated wellness program, including support from an in-house psychologist
Attractive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision options based on location
Access to free posture-based fitness workouts from home
Paid Sabbatical Leave
Training opportunities provided by PartnerHero and outside entities
1-on-1 coaching with feedback sessions, mentorship, and opportunities for cross-functional development

Company Culture is at our core

Culture leads, success follows. Our core values bring intention to our work and set the tone for our culture. From the partners we serve to the associates who work with us, we share a set of core values that guide our actions.

Care for others - Cooperate, empathize, and seek opportunities to put each other first.
Embrace growth - Expand your mind by taking calculated risks, developing your skills, and staying open to change
Manifest trust - Trust is the bond that allows us to work at our highest levels, as members of a team, in a unified direction. It is continuously earned by delivering on our commitments.
Take ownership - Doing the right thing should come naturally.
Be humble - Seek guidance, receive feedback, ask questions, and listen to your colleagues

PartnerHero is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We value diversity, inclusion, equity and belonging and these pillars are at the heart of how we work together. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, Veteran status, or any other applicable legally protected characteristics in the location in which the candidate is applying. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.

We are committed to the inclusion of all individuals and will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application process.  If you require assistance or accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact [email protected].

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