Customer Support Specialist (Poland)

OpenKrill; United States; Remote; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly work from home allowance

Benefits vary by location incl. stat.

Competitive compensation & bonus

Annual leave and holidays

Employee resource groups

Team/company get-togethers

Job summary

Optro is seeking a Customer Support Specialist (German bilingual) to join our team from Poland, supporting clients across SaaS products. You will resolve technical issues via email, chat, and video sessions, becoming a product expert and collaborating with engineering to drive improvements.

You should have 3+ years in SaaS Tier 1 support, strong German and English skills (C1), and be able to work 9:00–18:00 BST. This role offers local benefits and growth within a fast-growing company.

Qualifications

• 3+ years SaaS Tier 1 customer support experience (must)
• Must reside in Poland (Warsaw/Krakow) (must)
• C1 advanced German & English proficiency (must)
• Shift 9 AM–6 PM BST (must)

Responsibilities

• Resolve client issues via email, live chat, and video sessions.
• Be a product expert to guide features and functionality.
• Collaborate with engineering and product to feedback issues for improvement.
• Use AI tools and knowledge bases to draft responses and summarize tickets.
• Identify trends in client feedback and recommend user-experience improvements.

Skills

German proficiency

English proficiency

Tier 1 support

SaaS knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Zendesk

Job description

Who We Are

Having surpassed $300M ARR and continuing to grow, Optro helps enterprises transform risk into opportunity through its AI-powered GRC Intelligence Platform. More than 50% of the Fortune 500, including 7 of the Fortune 10, leverage our award-winning technology to move their businesses forward with greater clarity and agility. And our customers love us: Optro is top-rated on G2.com http://G2.comand Gartner Peer Insights.

Why This Role is Exciting

Do you love solving problems and helping people? We're looking for a Customer Support Specialist (German Bilingual) to join our team and help propel Optro to be the category-defining global platform for connected risk. In this role, you'll be on the front lines, connecting with clients, guiding them through technical challenges and ensuring they have an exceptional experience with the Optro platform.

Key Responsibilities

• Resolve client issues: Respond to client’s product functionality questions and provide technical troubleshooting through email, live chat, and scheduled live video sessions.
• Be a product expert: Learn our platform inside and out to provide clear, effective guidance on product features and functionality.
• Collaborate across teams: Work closely with our engineering and product teams to elevate issues and provide valuable client feedback, driving product improvement.
• Work with cutting-edge tools: Utilize our advanced AI tools and internal knowledge bases to quickly draft responses, summarize tickets, and identify key client issues. You'll be at the forefront of leveraging technology to provide faster, more accurate support.
• Advocate for the client: Identify trends in client feedback and proactively recommend changes that can improve their overall user experience.

What We’re Looking For

• You're a natural problem-solver: You have a proven track record of diagnosing and resolving technical issues with a high degree of empathy and patience.
• You're an excellent communicator: You can explain complex technical concepts in a simple, easy-to-understand way, both in writing and on a call.
• You're driven to learn: You have a curious mindset and a passion for technology. You're eager to learn new things and adapt to new challenges.
• Experience in technical support: You have experience in a Tier 1 or similar support role, preferably for a SaaS or technology product.

Attributes for a Successful Candidate

• Target Locations: Poland (Specifically Warsaw or Krakow)
• Shift Parameters: EMEA Weekday Hours (9 AM - 6 PM British Standard Time)
• Core Non-Negotiables:- C1 / Advanced-High German & English proficiency (MUST)- Physical residence in Poland (Warsaw/Krakow) (MUST)- 3+ years SaaS / Tech Tier 1 Customer Support experience (MUST)- Ability to work 9 AM - 6 PM BST shift (MUST)
• A natural self starter with the ability to analyze and troubleshoot in order to resolve problems quickly
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills, with emphasis on phone, email, and online communications
• Demonstrated ability to own cross-functional relationships with internal teams to drive issue resolution for customers
• Bachelor's degree or commensurate combination of education and experience

Nice to Have

• Accounting & Audit knowledge is a plus
• Familiarity with helpdesk ticketing system; Zendesk experience a plus
• C1 or Advanced French language proficiency as well.

Perks (PEO locations: Poland, Netherlands, UAE)

• Launch a career at one of the fastest-growing SaaS companies in North America and EMEA!
• Monthly work from home allowance - varies by location
• Benefits depend on location but include statutory coverage
• Competitive compensation & bonus program
• Annual leave and holidays
• Employee resource groups
• Opportunities for team and company-wide get-togethers!
• *perks may vary based on eligibility/location

Our Company Values

• Customer obsession: It starts and ends here. Consistently ask yourself how what you’re doing creates value for our customers. It’s a mindset.
• Gritty resilience: Make it happen. Find a way. Move fast, stay positive, and do what it takes.
• Drive innovation: Create the future. Continuously improve what exists and invent what’s next.
• Win, together: One team. No silos, no egos. Drive to be the best and support each other’s success.
• Growth mindset: 10x, not 10%. Think in orders of magnitude, not increments. Seek feedback, learn, and improve.

Please note that background checks are required. Qualified Applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for Employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. This role may have access to highly sensitive data, including employee data, customer data, company financials, and proprietary product information.

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