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German - Fixed Term Customer Support Specialist II

German - Fixed Term Customer Support Specialist II

CrescendoWorkFromHome, Mpumalanga, South Africa
4 days ago
Job description

Role Details

Type of Support : Email and chat

Contract Duration : Temporary contract of 3 months

Training Schedule : Monday to Friday; 8 : 00 am - 5 : 00 pm CET

Work Schedule : Pending confirmation. Hours will range between 8 : 00 AM and 10 : 00 PM, with coverage needed on weekends

Work Type and Location : Remote in South Africa

Expected Start Date : October 30, 2025

About Us

Crescendo represents peak CX performance in the AI era. We combine world-class outsourcing expertise with innovative technology to set a new standard in CX and operations, delivering results that scale and support that never sleeps. More than that, Crescendo is about people. We don’t just connect talent with opportunity—we create a place where careers grow, ideas thrive, and people are empowered to make an impact. Join us at Crescendo, and let’s build the future of customer experience together.

The Role

We’re looking for talented folks to join our Customer Support in German and English teams. We have a range of opportunities available for people who have built a career in the customer support space and those looking to break into the industry. We are interested in matching your unique skills, experience, and interests with one of our many Partners across a variety of industries, including Edtech, eCommerce, Fintech, Health and Wellness, and more. As a Crescendo employee, you’ll have the support you need to develop and grow your career.

What You’ll Do

  • Providing an amazing customer experience across all channels including email, and live chat in English and German
  • Able to handle different levels of customer inquiries ranging from order and product inquiries to basic technical troubleshooting
  • Meeting customer service KPIs defined by the Customer Happiness Manager (i.e. response time, etc.)
  • Consistently achieving individual and departmental goals
  • Showing a strong comprehension of all policies and procedures
  • Resourceful by working cross-functionally to solve complex customer inquiries
  • Closing the feedback loop by sharing valuable customer insight across all departments
  • Escalating common trends from calls and emails to ensure swift action is taken
  • Collaborating and being proactive in sharing feedback about necessary changes and updates that will help improve the customer experience
  • Showing strong comprehension of software and systems used, and ability to navigate across multiple platforms when assisting customers
  • Handling other ad hoc requests as communicated by the Customer Happiness Manager

What We Expect From You

  • 1+ years of experience in a customer service role
  • Excellent English and German skills; written and verbal skills are a must
  • Experience working within the consumer goods, toys, or electronics industries is a plus
  • Experience with Zendesk (or related) is a plus
  • Organized and capable of managing time with colleagues in different time zones
  • An extremely friendly person who loves interacting with people, who is always calm, cool, and collected
  • Critical thinker who will use all resources to arrive at the best solution for the customer and brand
  • Proactive and collaborative
  • Active listener who is a determined problem solver
  • Ability to learn and adapt quickly to new systems and software
  • What You’ll Get In Return

  • Competitive base salary
  • Generous paid time off
  • Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision options
  • Access to free posture‑based fitness workouts from home
  • Training and professional development opportunities
  • Company Culture Is At Our Core

  • Care for others : Empathy is a key driver. When people thrive, so does the mission
  • Embrace growth : Curiosity fuels progress. Take bold risks, sharpen your edge, go forward
  • Manifest trust : Trust is our currency. Earn it daily, protect it fiercely, and let it fuel what’s next
  • Take ownership : Bold choices with integrity at the core—that’s how impact lasts
  • Be humble : Humility opens the door to better ideas. Hear others, lift others, keep learning
  • Equal Opportunity

    Crescendo 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

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