Customer Support Specialist – English and Russian (based in Cairo)

In this Role, you’ll get to:  

• Deliver excellent customer service and manage the needs of our customers (guests and partners) through our communication channels (phone, email, and messaging).
• Support customers across a combination of Agoda products (Hotel, Flights, Activities and more).
• Professionally handle a high volume of inquiries from clients and customers.
• Contribute to business strategies by improving customer service through self-service initiatives, participation in product experiments, providing feedback, and driving efficiency.
• Continuously identify work process improvements.
• Maintain open communication with Team Leaders and Managers, including through feedback, coaching, and alignment on performance goals.
• Take ownership of issues and concerns of customers, including operational issues, pricing / invoice queries etc.

What you’ll Need to Succeed: 

• Advanced command of spoken and written Russian (level B2 or higher) and English (business fluent). Please note that command of at least one language apart from English is required for this role.
• Customer service skills – Attentiveness, empathy, patience and consistency, persuasion, immaculate telephone manners and communication skills.
• Excellent listening skills, critical-thinker with attention to detail.
• Ability to work for 5 days a week (hybrid work model).
• Minimum typing speed of 35 words per minute
• Willingness to work on rotating shifts, as per business requirements including on public holidays, and weekends on applicable.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
• Demonstrate a high degree of integrity and confidentiality
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced work environment
• Perform office-based administrative duties whenever required. 
   

It’s Great if you have: 

• Prior experience of working in customer/partner facing roles for at least a year. 

   

What we offer:  

• 1-year fixed term contract with a possibility of extension based on performance and business needs.
• Base Salary up to 600 USD per month (contract in USD, paid in EGP following currency rate)
• A signing bonus equivalent to one month’s base salary.
• $400 USD allowance to set up your home office (one time)
• After completed the contract, performance Bonus, in line with Agoda’s policy
• A highly diverse, multicultural work environment
• A compensation package, including benefits and an annual performance-linked bonus, that is competitive for the role and aligned with country or global standards.
• Agoda staff discount on bookings
• Career development opportunities
• Employees’ well-being programs