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Italian-Speaking Customer Support Specialist – Remote in Portugal

Role overview

Qualifications

  • Native or Near-Native proficiency in Italian (C1/C2)
  • Good working knowledge of English (B2)
  • Must hold an EU/EEA Passport or a valid Portuguese Work/Residence Permit
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Handle inbound customer inquiries in Italian via phone, email, and live chat
  • Assist clients with account management, order tracking, and service troubleshooting
  • Maintain accurate records of customer interactions within tracking databases
  • Turn challenging situations into positive interactions by offering practical alternatives

Key facts

Other skills

  • Customer Service
  • Problem Solving
  • Communication
  • Active Listening
  • Patience
  • Adaptability

About the company

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Kats Recruitment

Staffing & Recruiting

Kats Recruitment exists to empower people and companies to grow together through meaningful work. Our mission is simple but powerful: to ensure that when the right person is connected with the right role, growth comes naturally—for the candidate, the employer, and the wider community. We believe in purposeful careers and visionary hiring. That means we look beyond just qualifications to understand each candidate's motivations, aspirations, and values, and we help employers discover not just who can do the job—but who will thrive doing it.

Company details

IndustryStaffing & Recruiting
Company size1-1

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Job description

Italian-Speaking Customer Support Specialist – 100% Remote (Work From Home in Portugal)

Are you fluent in Italian and looking for the flexibility of a fully remote position? We are seeking customer-centric, communicative, and detail-oriented professionals to join our international service operations as a Remote Customer Support Specialist.
In this role, you will deliver high-quality support to Italian-speaking customers across diverse sectors (such as e-commerce, digital services, travel, or fintech), managing inquiries via phone, live chat, and email from the comfort of your home office anywhere in Portugal.

The Role

  • Customer Advisory: Handle inbound customer inquiries in Italian via phone, email, and live chat with a professional, empathetic, and solution-focused approach.
  • Issue Resolution: Assist clients with account management, order tracking, subscription updates, billing inquiries, and basic service troubleshooting using CRM software.
  • Customer Retention: Turn challenging situations into positive interactions by listening actively, offering practical alternatives, and maintaining high service standards.
  • Documentation & Data Entry: Maintain accurate, up-to-date records of customer interactions, tickets, and resolutions within internal tracking databases.

Working Model & Location

  • Location: 100% Remote / Work From Home (Must reside anywhere in Portugal: mainland or islands).
  • Work Model: Full-time (40 hours/week) with flexible or rotational shift patterns.
  • Relocation: No relocation package provided. Candidates must already reside in Portugal or possess full legal authorization to work locally without relocation assistance.

What We Offer

  • Salary: Competitive base salary tailored to Italian language profiles, plus language and performance-linked bonuses.
  • Equipment Package: Complete corporate hardware provided (laptop/PC, dual monitors, headset, and secure VPN access).
  • Benefits: Private health and dental insurance, meal allowance, and continuous paid remote training.
  • Career Growth: Direct pathways to advance into Senior Specialist, Quality Analyst, Team Leader, or Trainer roles.

Requirements

  • Language Skills: Native or Near-Native proficiency in Italian (C1/C2) with good working knowledge of English (B2).
  • Legal Status: Must hold an EU/EEA Passport or a valid Portuguese Work/Residence Permit (active NIF and NISS ready).
  • Technical Workspace: Private, quiet home office environment with a stable high-speed internet connection (direct Ethernet connection required).
  • Soft Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication, strong active listening, patience, and adaptability to learning new digital systems.
  • Experience: Prior experience in customer service, call centers, retail, or hospitality is valued, but full paid training is provided.

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