Job Title: Italian-Speaking Customer Support Advisor
Location: Fully On-site in Lisbon, Portugal
Employment Type: Full-Time | Permanent
Schedule: 24/7 rotational schedule (5 days/week, 8 hours/day)
Start Date: Immediate
Languages Required: Fluent Italian (C1/C2) & Professional English (B2+)
Compensation Options
- Local Resident Package Option: €1,262.33 gross monthly wage
- Relocation Support Package Option: €1,059.00 gross monthly wage + corporate housing
Position Overview
Eager to launch a fulfilling career path in Portugal? Our organization is on the lookout for service-oriented individuals fluent in Italian to join our vibrant, multicultural staff based in Lisbon.
In this role, you will represent leading global brands by assisting Italian-speaking clients and addressing inbound inquiries via phone calls, digital chats, and email messages. This position is ideally suited for adaptable, solution-oriented professionals who excel within high-energy operational settings while enjoying a rewarding international lifestyle.
Key Responsibilities
- Customer Interaction: Manage incoming inquiries from Italian clients through phone, chat, and email platforms while maintaining high standards of courtesy, empathy, and professionalism.
- Issue Resolution: Analyze customer concerns, identify root problems, and present customized, actionable solutions to ensure swift first-contact resolution.
- System Logging: Maintain precise, comprehensive records of client communications, ticket statuses, and resolutions within internal CRM and database tools.
- Performance Goals: Consistently meet or exceed established operational metrics, such as customer satisfaction (CSAT) ratings, initial contact resolution ratios, and standard interaction durations.
- Ongoing Learning: Participate in regular training sessions and workshops to stay up to date on product changes, organizational policies, and operational processes.
Candidate Profile & Qualifications
- Italian Language: Native fluency or advanced proficiency (C1/C2 level) in both oral and written Italian for client-facing communications.
- English Competency: At least a B2 level of English proficiency to ensure smooth internal dialogue, active participation in training modules, and cross-departmental teamwork.
- Schedule Flexibility: Ability and readiness to work variable shift patterns across a flexible 24/7 rotational schedule.
- On-Site Requirement: Full reliability in commuting daily to perform duties at our state-of-the-art Lisbon office site (remote work is not an option).
- Work Authorization: Possession of EU/EEA citizenship, a valid European passport, or appropriate legal authorization permitting unrestricted employment within Portugal.
Key Attributes
- Superior interpersonal skills, strong active listening habits, emotional stability under stressful conditions, and a self-motivated, proactive approach to problem-solving.
Compensation Models & Packages
Option 1: Local Resident Package
- Base Pay: €1,262.33 gross monthly wage (distributed across a 12-month schedule).
- Target Audience: Ideal for candidates currently living in or near Lisbon, or those who prefer to arrange and manage their own housing independently.
Option 2: Relocation Support Package
- Base Pay: €1,059.00 gross monthly wage (distributed across a 12-month schedule).
- Accommodation: An individual private bedroom in a shared company-provided apartment, complete with all basic utility expenses covered.
- Travel Benefits: 100% reimbursement of initial flight expenses upon successful completion of the probationary period, along with complimentary airport transportation upon arrival.
Employee Perks & Workplace Culture
- Advancement Opportunities: Defined internal career progression tracks leading into roles within Training, Quality Assurance, or Team Leadership and Management.
- Paid Onboarding: Thorough, fully paid initial training program designed to equip you with all necessary tools for long-term professional success.
- Work Environment: A lively, diverse workplace atmosphere featuring regular social gatherings, sports clubs, and organized group activities.
- Health & Wellness: Private health coverage activated after six months of continuous employment, alongside dedicated wellness and mental health support services.
- Location Advantages: Experience residing in Lisbon, renowned for its attractive Mediterranean weather, historical charm, vibrant coastal culture, and energetic lifestyle.