Customer Service Advisor - German Speaking
An exciting opportunity to join the Jellycat Team!
For a quarter of a century, the Jellycat family have brought joy, wonder and playful fun to people of all ages, in every part of the world. Utterly original and in a class of their own, they are currently among the most loved and collected toys of their kind. How has this gentle tribe endeared themselves to so many? Perhaps it is their whimsical expressions. Or the deliciously soft fabrics. Or the beautiful way in which they sit in your hand. Whatever it is, there is something magical and unmistakeable about each one of them.
You'll be;
• Managing customer interactions via phone, email, and live chat, offering exceptional service and resolving queries effectively in German.
• Proactively updating customers on order statuses, delays, and resolutions in a professional manner.
• Handle order edits, including changes, cancellations, and special requests, with accuracy and efficiency.
• Liaising with external courier services to resolve delivery issues, track shipments, and escalate concerns when necessary.
• Collaborating with internal departments, such as operations and logistics, to ensure smooth order fulfilment.
• Achieving KPIs such as response times, resolution times, and customer satisfaction scores.
• Monitoring and prioritise daily tasks to meet deadlines while maintaining high service quality.
• Providing feedback on recurring customer concerns to improve processes and the overall customer experience.
• Supporting team initiatives and adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
You'll have;
At least 2 years of experience in a customer service role, ideally in a DTC or e-commerce setting.
Fluency in both German and English (written and spoken) for professional customer interaction.
Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.
Proficient in customer service management tools and systems, such as Zendesk.
Competent in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Teams, Outlook).
Proactive and solution-oriented, with the ability to take ownership of customer issues.
Attention to detail and commitment to high-quality work.
Resilient and adaptable in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Positive and empathetic when interacting with customers and team members.
Desirable:
Experience in managing live chat systems or phone-based customer service.
Experience in working with couriers or logistics teams to resolve delivery issues.
A formal qualification in customer service, business administration, or a related field.
Experience with e-commerce platforms or order management systems like Big Commerce.
Familiarity with data reporting tools for tracking KPIs and customer feedback trends.
A passion for customer satisfaction and a willingness to exceed customer expectations.
Enthusiasm for contributing to team success and supporting colleagues.
- Department
- Customer Services
- Locations
- London
- Remote status
- Hybrid
London
Our Perks & Benefits
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Discretionary Bonus Scheme
This role will be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual bonus scheme with awards based on both company and individual performance.
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Private Medical Insurance
We offer a premium level of cover for all Head Office employees through Vitality including Optical and Dental cover.
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Group Life Cover
We offer Life Insurance at 4 x basic salary
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25 days paid holiday
We value that you get more time with your family and friends. Therefore we offer everybody 25 days paid holiday.
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Hybrid working
We value work-life balance highly, therefore we work a hybrid model which consists of coming into the office a minimum of three days a week.
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Employee Assistance Program
Committed to the health and wellbeing of all our employees, we offer a comprehensive and confidential support program through Health Assured.
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Private Chef!
Every Monday, Tuesday and Thursday we have the pleasure of having our own Private Chef team who prepare us all a buffet style breakfast and lunch. This is subsidised by the company with a small employee contribution.
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Regular social & team events
We have a very imaginative and active social committee who meet regularly to put on events that help us mark special occasions and celebrate our successes as a team.
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Contributory Pension Scheme
We offer a salary sacrifice pension scheme through Scottish Widows with a company and employee contribution of 5% each (you can of course increase your contribution).