Company Description

ESL Languages is the leading European study abroad agency. We have been organising language courses abroad throughout the world since 1996. Our presence is international, with more than 35 sales offices across Europe.

Beyond linguistic, cultural and geographical borders, more than 25 thousand students every year make the choice to book with ESL and make their goal of learning a language and discovering the world a reality.

ESL received many industry accolades over the years. We entered into the eternal Hall of Fame as Best European Study Abroad Agency in Europe in 2016 after winning 5 times in 6 consecutive years. This prestigious ST award is based on the votes of thousands of language schools around the world and rewards the quality counseling and high service provided by all of the ESL staff.

In 2019, ESL became part of the Kaplan Languages Group, one of the largest global chains of English language schools. ESL continues to work an independent agency within the KLG group.

Job Description

We are currently looking for aCustomer Care officerfor our German & Austrianmarkets to complete our Customer Care team, based in Barcelona.

Job Overview

The main function is to organise languages courses abroad from the offer made by the sales offices to the return back home after the stay.

Main tasks andresponsibilities:

• Processingenrolments using our internal CRM system
• Managing customers’ files
• Assisting customers before, during and after their stay
• Invoicingbookingsand ensuring receipt of payments fromcustomers
• Collecting invoices from Partner schools and validatingpayments
• Dealinganyspecial requestsand complaints
• Providingpersonalizedadvice to each customer, includingdetailed information regarding every step of the languagecourse, meeting the assigned deadline for each step
• Keeping up with local and international news to be informed ofany events happening in major touristic zones
• Knowing the products and services offered by ESL perfectly
• Being flexible depending on the period, deadlines, workload andsupport in otherCustomer caremarkets andESLdepartments
• Being available for the department, theCustomer Caremanager(s) and other employees
• Assisting the manager in training
• Assisting the department in reaching its objectives
• Assisting with any special projects or various administrative tasks as assigned
• Organising and planning your own work
• Communicating effectively:
• With members of the Customer Care department
• With Sales offices
• With Partner schools in English
• With clients in their mother tongue (and second language ifknowledge is good enough)
• Handling customers' end of stay feedbacks and reviews
• Gathering testimonials
• Being able to redirect, up sell, cross sell to avoid changes and cancellations

Qualifications

Your Professional Skills

• Experience of language studies abroad is a plus
• You are able to work in an autonomous and organized manner, with a high sense of responsibility
• Your mother tongue is German oryou have at least a C2/C1 leveland you have a very good command ofEnglish (C1)
• You possess a good knowledge of geography
  
  

Your personal skills

• You have great communication skills
• As a committed team player, you are flexible and have great listening abilities
• You have experience and a taste for traveling
  
  

Additional Information

What We Offer You:

• This is a full-time position based in Barcelona. You will be fully supported in your role with on-going coaching and training from your colleagues and managers.
• A chance to work in the headquarters of KLG in a prime location in Barcelona
• The opportunity to gain knowledge and experience in marketing tools and platforms
• The opportunity to develop your skills in an international environment, in the exciting field of language travel
• A dynamic work atmosphere
• Free breakfast on Monday and fresh fruit every Thursday.
• Free coffee & milk
• WFH: 2 days per week
• Free languages courses abroad
• Discounts with Sanitas medical insurance
• Place of work: Barcelona
• Start date:asap
• Type of contract: permanent
• Activity rate: Full time
  
  

Please apply with a CV in English.