Initiate International

Swiss German-Speaking Customer Communication Specialist

Initiate International  •  Cape Town, ZA (Onsite)  •  3 hours ago
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Job Description

Are you a people person with excellent communication skills and a passion for delivering outstanding customer experiences?

We're looking for a Swiss German-Speaking Customer Communication Specialist to join a customer-focused team supporting a variety of inbound and outbound communication projects for established businesses.

This is a varied opportunity for someone who enjoys building customer relationships, resolving queries and exploring sales opportunities. Whether your strengths lie in customer service, telephone support or outbound sales, you'll have the opportunity to develop your skills in a supportive remote working environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Customer Acquisition: Contact prospective customers to generate new business through telephone sales and appointment setting.
  • Customer Retention: Strengthen existing relationships through loyalty initiatives, relevant offers, upselling and cross-selling.
  • Customer Reactivation: Reconnect with previous customers and encourage renewed engagement through targeted offers.
  • Inbound Customer Service: Respond to customer enquiries and provide assistance via telephone, email and chat.
  • Order Administration: Support customer service processes, including order processing and invoicing-related enquiries.
  • Customer Research: Conduct surveys to understand customer needs, preferences and satisfaction levels.
  • First-Level Support: Assist customers with general support requests, troubleshoot issues and provide appropriate solutions.
  • Complaint Resolution: Handle customer concerns professionally and work towards positive outcomes.
  • Quality and Performance: Maintain accurate records, deliver reliable service and contribute to project-specific objectives.

Responsibilities may vary depending on the assigned project, offering exposure to different aspects of customer communication and sales.

Minimum Requirements

  • Native-level Swiss German proficiency or excellent German language skills.
  • Previous inbound customer service, telephone support or contact centre experience is advantageous.
  • Experience in outbound sales, lead generation or B2B/B2C appointment setting is beneficial.
  • A confident, persuasive communication style and an interest in achieving sales targets.
  • Strong computer literacy and the ability to learn new systems quickly.
  • Excellent organisational skills and an accurate, efficient approach to work.
  • A reliable, responsible and motivated attitude.
  • A stable internet connection, preferably fibre.

Essential Skills for Remote Work

As this is a home-based opportunity, you should be comfortable managing your workload independently while remaining connected to the wider team.

You'll need to demonstrate:

  • Strong self-management and the ability to meet deadlines.
  • Discipline and motivation when working without direct supervision.
  • Initiative when addressing customer concerns and resolving issues.
  • A collaborative approach to remote teamwork using digital communication tools such as Microsoft Teams, Slack or Zoom.

Ready to Make Your Next Career Move?

Send us your application to contact@languagerecruiters.com today! This German-speaking Customer Service & Sales Representative job in 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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