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Customer Support Advisor (Remote Portugal)

Key Facts

Remote From: 
Full time
English, French

Other Skills

  • Customer Service
  • Systems Thinking
  • Quality Assurance
  • Calmness Under Pressure
  • Adaptability
  • Multitasking
  • Time Management
  • Teamwork
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Verbal Communication Skills
  • Relationship Building
  • Empathy
  • Problem Solving

Roles & Responsibilities

  • Bilingual in French and English with excellent verbal and written communication
  • Results-driven with a track record of meeting KPIs (response time, resolution time, customer satisfaction, and call handling metrics)
  • Experience in the financial services industry with understanding of financial products, services, and regulations
  • Customer-focused with strong problem-solving abilities and a collaborative, team-oriented mindset

Requirements:

  • Manage inbound and outbound calls and emails, answering queries about the client, launch timelines, booking go-live dates, routes, onboard facilities, accessibility and pet travel, directing customers to the website for booking details and pricing
  • Act as the first contact point for all B2B or freight-related inquiries and capture key lead information (company name, contact name, email, phone number, nature of the enquiry)
  • Ensure day-to-day performance by responding to all inbound contacts in line with SLA targets while staying informed on current promotions and changes, and maintaining quality across channels
  • Build strong, positive relationships with customers and internal departments to support a seamless journey and proactively suggest improvements to systems and processes

Job description

About The Role

Job Title: Customer Support Advisor – Bilingual  French/ English   
Location: Remote based in Portugal 
Terms: Permanent Contract / Full-Time 40h weekly 
Schedule: Monday to Sunday 13:00 – 21:30 (including Bank Holidays) 
 
As a Customer Support Advisor, you’ll be the first point of contact for our customers, delivering exceptional support through inbound and outbound calls, emails, and emerging digital channels. This role is ideal for someone who embraces variety, performs well under pressure, and takes pride in resolving issues with efficiency and empathy. You’ll have the autonomy to make decisions, contribute to ongoing improvements, and play a vital role in delivering a best-in-class customer experience. 

This is a permanent work from home position based in Portugal. 

Successful candidates will be supporting our brand new partner, a newly founded Irish Ferry company.  

 
WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING 
  • Handling inbound and outbound calls as well as emails from potential customers. This includes answering general queries about our client, launch timelines, booking go‑live dates, routes, onboard facilities, accessibility and pet travel processes, directing customer to the website for Booking details and pricing updates, future availability, official announcements, collecting under GDPR client details such us name, email, phone number and the nature of the enquiry. 
  • Act as the first contact point for all B2B or freight related enquiries. 
  • Capture key B2B lead information, including Company name, contact name, Email address, Phone number, Nature of the enquiry (freight, vehicle type, expected start date, etc.) 
  • Thriving in a fast-paced environment where multitasking and managing multiple customer interactions is part of your daily routine. 
  • Managing your own day-to-day performance, ensuring all inbound contacts (calls, emails, and future digital channels) are responded to in line with SLA targets. 
  • Staying informed about current service promotions, company requirements, and any changes to offerings. 
  • Consistently meeting and maintaining quality standards across all communication channels. 
  • Working towards agreed KPIs that reflect individual and team performance. 
  • Building strong, positive relationships with both customers and internal departments to support a seamless customer journey. 
  • Remaining up to date on all systems, processes, and service-related developments, while actively suggesting areas for improvement. 
 
OUR RECRUITMENT PROCESS 
  • 30 min Teams interview with the Recruitment Team 
  • Language test if applicable to the role 
  • 45 min Teams interview with the Hiring Team

Your profile

To thrive in this role, you should possess the following qualifications and attributes: 
  • Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills in both French and English are a must. 
  • Results-Driven: You are committed to meeting and exceeding key performance indicators (KPIs), such as response time, resolution time, customer satisfaction scores, and call handling metrics. 
  • Financial Industry Background: Experience in the financial services sector, with a solid understanding of financial products, services, and regulations. 
  • Customer-Focused: A passion for delivering outstanding customer service, with a patient and empathetic approach to solving customer issues. 
  • Team Player: Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment, sharing knowledge and contributing to collective goals. 
  • Problem-Solver: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think critically and provide effective solutions under pressure. 
  • Adaptable: Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment, and open to learning new technologies and processes.

Why us?

What you get in return:
  • Fully Remote work based in Portugal 
  • A competitive salary 
  • Internet and Meal Allowance  
  • Equipment provided 
  • Home office allowance  
  • Online Gym and Wellbeing Studio.   
  • The opportunity for professional growth. 
  • Fun company events and team outings.   
  • Autonomy and Responsibility 

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