Join Airbus Portugal SA in Coimbra as a Travel & Expenses Customer Support - German Speaker on a permanent, full-time basis. This role offers a hybrid working model where you will provide exceptional customer support, manage traveler inquiries, and ensure compliance with company policies and tax regulations.
Requirements
1+ year of work experience, ideally in Customer Support or a contact center
Fluency in English and German
Strong phone handling and active listening skills
No specific university degree is explicitly required by the posting
Skills & Responsibilities
Fluency in English and German: Deliver professional support across phone, email, and chat channels to international travelers.
Customer Service Skills: Build relationships, assess needs, and resolve complaints effectively while meeting team targets.
Office Software & Tools: Utilize standard office software like Google Workspace and ServiceNow to manage expense reporting and inquiries.
Compliance & Integrity: Adhere to Airbus policies, guidelines, and country-specific tax laws with high ethical standards.
Potential transition routes: People from customer service representative or hospitality roles may bring strong communication skills and client focus, alongside meeting the language and basic support requirements.
Job description
Job Description:
Job Description
We are looking for Travel & Expenses Customer Support - German Speaker to join our GBS in Coimbra!
Responsibilities - your mission
Manage incoming phone calls, emails and chat messages
Maintain a positive and friendly tone with customers at all times
Identify and assess Airbus travelers needs to achieve satisfaction and maintain professional customer support
Build sustainable relationships and trust with Airbus travelers through open and interactive communication
Provide accurate, valid and complete information by using the knowledge about Airbus Policies/guidelines, country specific Tax laws and usage of Expense reporting tools.
Handle Airbus travelers complaints, provide appropriate solutions and alternatives within the time limits; follow up to ensure resolution and keep records of customer interactions
Meet personal/Customer Care Team targets and call handling quotas
Follow communication procedures, guidelines and policies
Requirements - our ideal candidate will have
Applicants must have:
1+ year work experience, ideally in Customer Support or Contact Center
Fluency in English and German;
Strong phone contact handling skills and active listening
Applicants ideally should have:
Proven customer support experience or experience as a Client Service Representative
Good awareness of any potential compliance risks and committed to act with integrity
Autonomous, proactive and able to take initiatives
Ability to promote best practices when communicating with Airbus travelers
Customer focus and ability to adapt/respond to different types of characters
Strong knowledge of computer operation and standard office software (Service now, GOOGLE workplace)
Ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage time effectively
Resilient and strong self-control when handling customer complaints
KDS NEO experience is preferred but not a prerequisite
Ability to communicate clearly with end-users, peers and management
Benefits - what’s in it for you:
Diverse career opportunities within Airbus European core countries or in other regions around the world.
A hybrid working model, allowing you to combine onsite and offsite work.
A modern office well connected to public transportation.
A motivated and fun crew to grow and build and shape the GBS together.
An intense and exciting onboarding experience.
This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.
Company: Airbus Portugal SA
Employment Type: Permanent -------
Experience Level: Professional
Job Family: Accounting
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