Initiate International

German-Speaking Customer Service & Sales Representative - Namibia

Initiate International  •  Republic of Namibia (Remote)  •  6 hours ago
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Job Description

Are you a fluent German speaker with a passion for customer service and a talent for finding solutions?

We're looking for a German-speaking Customer Service & Sales Representative to join a customer-focused team supporting customers across a range of service and sales enquiries. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys problem-solving, building positive customer relationships and delivering an exceptional service experience in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Customer Support: Assist customers with new orders, product enquiries, account queries, pricing, promotions and general service-related questions.
  • Order Management: Resolve order-related issues, troubleshoot problems and provide updates on deliveries, shipping and fulfilment.
  • Multichannel Communication: Handle incoming calls and emails professionally, ensuring timely and helpful responses.
  • Systems Administration: Maintain accurate customer records, update account information and log interactions and support tickets in internal systems.
  • Complex Query Resolution: Manage escalated enquiries involving payments, billing discrepancies, refunds, contractual matters and policy-related concerns.
  • Business Customer Support: Assist B2B clients, including hospitality businesses and retailers, with account adjustments and bulk orders.
  • Internal Collaboration: Work closely with sales, finance, logistics and warehouse teams to resolve customer complaints and service issues.
  • Compliance and Service Quality: Follow established procedures, maintain customer confidentiality and uphold professional service standards in German and, where required, English.

Minimum Requirements

  • Native-level or C1 proficiency in German, with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Eligibility to work in Namibia, with a valid permanent residence permit or Namibian ID, as applicable.
  • Strong computer literacy and confidence using CRM platforms, ticketing systems and Microsoft Office.
  • Excellent communication skills and professional email etiquette.
  • A calm, analytical and structured approach to problem-solving, particularly in a high-volume environment.
  • The ability to assess enquiries, prioritise issues and deliver effective, customer-focused solutions.
  • A professional and service-oriented attitude.
  • No criminal record.
  • Previous customer service experience is advantageous.

Remote Work Requirements

  • Work Setup: Fully remote, working European business hours from Monday to Friday, with public holiday coverage where operationally required.

Candidates must have a reliable fixed-line fibre or ADSL internet connection with a minimum speed of 25 Mbps upload and download. Wireless internet connections are not accepted. A UPS or suitable backup power solution is also required to maintain connectivity during power outages.

Interested in taking the next step in your customer service career?

Ready to embark on this thrilling adventure? Send us your application to contact@languagerecruiters.com today! This German-speaking Customer Service & Sales Representative job in Namibia, South Africa is waiting for you!

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Initiate International

About Initiate International

Initiate International is first & foremost the leading Recruiter to the iGaming & Fintech industry across the African Continent, having been formed in South Africa back in 2007. Since we joined The Conexus Group in 2023, we now have the ability to offer global recruitment assistance to our clients & candidates through our sister recruitment brand, Pentasia, with their network of offices spanning every other continent. The Conexus Group portfolio also consists of an M&A Advisory, Payments Consultancy, Training Academy & Marketing Services business enabling us to offer a full-service consulting arm.

Initiate International is a team of specialist recruitment consultants who share a passion for recruitment. We ascribe to a more modern approach to recruitment where we, our clients and candidates form one team. It's through working as a team that we are able to identify a perfect match for both clients and candidates.

Exceptional service and quality delivery lie at the heart of the company, we therefore believe in taking a personalised approach to recruitment by striving to understand not only the requirements of our Clients but the nature and corporate culture of their business. In doing so we are not only able to identify the perfect match for your employment needs but are able to provide an employee who will make an immediate impact and begin to add value to your company from day one.

One of the keys to Initiates success is the wealth of industry knowledge its diversified staff of recruitment specialists have acquired throughout their personal experience and acquired networks in their relevant fields. Each division is headed by a qualified senior consultant who will personally consult and advice on the best solution for your recruitment needs.

Industry
HR & Recruiting
Company Size
11-50 employees
Headquarters
Johannesburg, ZA
Year Founded
2007
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