Seller Support Associate - German Speaking

Job description

DESCRIPTION

This role is a part of VAT Services on Amazon ring-fenced Seller Support team

Overview: AMAZON Amazon.com strives to be Earth's most customer-centric company where people can find and discover virtually anything they want to buy online. By giving customers more of what they want - low prices, vast selection, and convenience - Amazon.com continues to grow and evolve as a world-class e-commerce platform. Amazon's evolution from Web site to e-commerce partner to development platform is driven by the spirit of innovation that is part of the company's DNA. The world's brightest technology minds come to Amazon.com to research and develop technology that improves the lives of shoppers and sellers around the world.

The Seller Support Associate acts as the primary interface between Amazon and our business partners. The Seller Support Associate will be responsible for providing timely and accurate operational support to Merchants selling on the Amazon platform. The successful candidate has an immediate, distinct effect on the experience of customers of Amazon, making a strong record of customer focus a high standard for the role. A Seller Support Associate is expected to address chronic system issues, provide process improvements, develop internal documentation, and contribute to a team environment, all while adhering to service level agreements for phone and/or email cases.
Summary of Responsibilities:
*Demonstrates effective, clear and professional written and oral communication.
*Provides prompt and efficient service to Amazon Sellers and Merchants including the appropriate escalation of Sellers' issues.
*Builds Platform and business knowledge to better serve sellers
Maintains a positive and professional demeanor always portraying the company in a positive light and effectively managing sensitive issues.
*Demonstrates excellent time-management skills and the ability to work independently knowledge while using departmental resources, policies and procedures.
*Contributes to a positive team environment and proactively aids team members with difficult contacts as needed.
*Maintains acceptable performance metrics such as quality, productivity, first contact resolution, and attendance.
*Actively seeks solutions through logical reasoning and data interpretation skills and identifies trends to appropriate channel including improvement suggestions.
*Liaise with other departments such as Customer Service, Merchant Investigations, or Payments teams as required to resolve Seller's issues and questions.

Desired profile

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

Basic Qualifications
*Language: Fluent in English and German
*6 + months experience within a customer service /contact centre environment would be an advantage.
*Demonstrated desire to expand skills into new areas.
*Technical (Computers & Internet) savvy is required. Desired skill-sets include MS Office Application Excel and Internet Explorer / Mozilla Firefox.
*Business acumen in areas of e-commerce and retail is advantageous.
*Process improvement awareness and experience.
*Enthusiasm and strong self-motivation.
*Strong prioritization and time management skills, with a high degree of flexibility.
*Ability to embrace constant change with flexibility and good grace.
*Demonstrate appropriate sense of urgency and adaptability in response to changing business needs.
*Demonstrates effective communication, composure, and professional attitude.