Customer Support Representative - Japanese Bilingual

Amadeus; Makati; Hybrid; PHP 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work setup

Job summary

Amadeus is seeking a Customer Support Representative (Japanese bilingual) to assist customers in Japan from Manila. You will act as the first contact for Amadeus products and solutions, delivering timely, accurate support via multiple channels and collaborating with global teams.

Ideal candidates have a bachelor's degree in tourism or related field, 3+ years in customer support, and strong Japanese and English communication. A hybrid work setup with on-site days at BGC Taguig is offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Tourism or equivalent work experience is required.
• Native-level Japanese and excellent English communication skills are essential.
• Experience in customer support or service roles is preferred.
• Knowledge of Amadeus solutions and travel industry operations is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Amadeus customers' first level of support via phone, Service Hub, and other channels with strong SLA focus.
• Log cases accurately to enable meaningful reports and analysis.
• Escalate issues with full diagnosis and relevant information to resolution groups.
• Maintain close contact with customers to provide solutions and ensure satisfaction.
• Validate new functionalities and support changes in configuration prior to release.

Skills

Japanese (Native-level)

English (Excellent)

Customer service

Travel industry knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Tourism or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

CRM systems

Job description

Job Description

Job Title

Customer Support Representative - Japanese Bilingual

Job Title

Customer Support Associate (Travel) | Japanese Bilingual

In this job you will:

Serve as Amadeus system users' point of contact, ensuring appropriate rectification or escalation of reported problems and managing inquiries in a timely and accurate manner.

Liaise with the local markets representatives, global expert teams(GET) and providers (Airlines, IATA, Hotels), as the case requires, to ensure a fast and effective delivery of service to the customer.

This role supports customers in Japan from Manila, contributing to improved system utilization and customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities

First Level Support

• Serve as Amadeus customers' first level of support for all products and solutions via phone, Amadeus Service Hub and/or other channels in line with the defined support process and tools and with a strong focus on delivering service within or exceeding the agreed service levels and ensure high first contact resolution rate and fast problem solving due to own experience, advanced skills and knowledge.

Support Duties

• Log all cases in the appropriate Amadeus tool and assure correct and comprehensive data to enable meaningful reports and analysis.
• Utilise full product, including local specific products and solutions, knowledge and problem resolution skills, identify when own knowledge has been exhausted and appropriate escalation of the problem should be made (including all necessary diagnosis).
• Identify general outages and service-disruption and act according to the defined help desk escalation procedures.
• If problem cannot be solved in 1st Level, ensure deep and comprehensive diagnosis and escalates with all relevant information and according to priority to further resolution groups by keeping the ownership, drive/coordinate, follow up, update incidents and report to customer until case is closed – Instantly report Master incidents to Service Operations.
• Keep close contact with the customer and provide the solution mainly over phone, e-mail, Amadeus Service Hub and with the help of remote tools.
• Quickly and efficiently turnaround cases assigned to the group and proactively resolve problems within agreed service levels using logical, efficient and structured root cause analysis approach to troubleshooting, through asking appropriate diagnostic questions. Distinguish between problem symptoms, and problem cause.
• Ensure that a problem is resolved with tenacity using all means and tools at your disposal.
• Conduct (virtual) customer visits for support reinforcement, solution validation, or improvement follow‑ups.
• Validate new functionalities, local developments, or configuration changes prior to release.
• Support configuration changes or settings modifications for existing customers.
• Receive instruction, guidance, and direction from senior roles or manager, with regular monitoring on the status of the assignments.
• Inform operations Manager, senior management, and stakeholders of issues affecting service quality.

Customer Service Excellence

• Quickly understand customer needs and impacts. Serve customers in a fast and efficient manner and apply workarounds if final solution cannot be applied in short time.
• Advise and consult customers how to use Amadeus products, provide guidance on product usage.
• Apply solutions by using Amadeus Service Hub and guide customers in order to increase customer usage and adoption.
• Strive to meet or even exceed customer expectations through strong personal and social skills in customer orientation, communication and accountability.
• Achieve or exceed service level targets, guarantee high customer satisfaction and deliver problem resolution with a strong customer service attitude.

Shift Rotation

• In principle, the working schedule follows the Japan calendar.
• To participate in a rotating shift schedule, including nights, weekends, and public holidays, to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Flexibility in working hours is essential to meet operational requirements.

About the ideal candidate:

• Bachelor's degree in Tourism or equivalent work experience
• At least 3 years' relevant experience
• Experience in the airline or travel industry preferred - GDS operations, reservation, fares, ticketing
• Experience in customer support and/or service roles (training, purchaser, functional, technical roles).
• Travel industry knowledge and business expertise.
• Understanding of Amadeus Solutions and Services portfolio (preferred).
• Understanding of the Japan travel industry (agency operations, distribution structure, workflow expectations) is a strong advantage.
• Languages
  • Japanese: Native-level written and verbal communication skills.
  • English: Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• MS Office suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint). Understanding of computer systems and technical terminology. Knowledge of networks or statistical/BI tools is a plus.
• Strong written, oral, and presentation skills, especially in Japanese.
• Ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment (Japan-Manila collaboration) with reporting lines in Japan and Manila.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and statistical skills with high attention to detail.
• Customer-focused mindset; ability to understand commercial impact.
• Proactive, adaptable to change, able to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to influence and collaborate.
• Experience working in a global company is an advantage.
• Must hold valid work authorization (where applicable).
• Hybrid Work Setup (2-3 days a week on site). Location: BGC Taguig
• Amenable to a handle multiple shifts as required

Diversity & Inclusion

Amadeus aspires to be a leader in Diversity and Inclusion in the tech industry, enabling every employee to reach their full potential by fostering a culture of belonging and fair treatment, attracting the best talent from all backgrounds, andas a role model for an inclusive employee experience.

Amadeus is an equal opportunity employer and committed to an accessible recruitment process. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation,age, beliefs, disability or any other characteristics protected by law.