Remote German Technical Support

DESCRIPTION The company, a PartnerHero client, manages a platform or marketplace for online learning. Unlike academic MOOC programs driven by traditional collegiate coursework, the company provides a platform for experts of any kind to create courses which can be offered to the public, either at no charge or for a tuition fee. The company provides tools which enable users to create a course, promote it and earn money from student tuition charges. PartnerHero is looking for highly motivated candidates with a passion for Customer Support. In this role, you will be part of a global team dedicated to supporting our client on an array of interesting issues. In a department that encourages innovation and forward thinking, you will be providing support to our global clients focusing mainly on culturizing the product to the German community. Our mission is to provide customers with an optimal support experience driven by passion and expertise. We place the highest value on every customer interaction and approach each inquiry with urgency, care and the desire to further strengthen the existing relationship. The Remote German Technical Support Associate will work side by side with the company’s German Country Manager. You will be required to translate and adapt a product or content to the German locale and market. Translation is only one of several elements of the process. In addition to translation, it may also include: Adapting graphics to target markets Modifying content to suit the tastes and consumption habits of other markets Adapting design and layout to properly display translated text Converting to local requirements (such as currencies and units of measure) Using proper local formats for dates, addresses, and phone numbers Addressing local regulations and legal requirements REQUIREMENTS Outstanding written and verbal/written communications skills in German and English You are a native German or have superior knowledge of German culture Strong analytical, problem solving and troubleshooting skills Openness to work flexible hours if required, including weekends and holidays Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, innovative environment demonstrating high energy, a sense of urgency, and decisiveness Polite, thoughtful and friendly attitude Team player with an ability to operate at all levels in a matrixed organization Attentiveness and empathy for customers Technologically savvy A curiosity about how things work, and a thirst to learn new things Ability to learn and adapt to new systems and processes Prior customer service & support experience a plus BENEFITS Pay in US Dollars Working from Home