Technical Support Specialist with German

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Porto
In-Office
Junior
Information Technology • Consulting
The Role
As a Technical Support Specialist, you will assist customers with technical inquiries, resolve issues, and provide training on hotel software.
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About Planet

Planet is a global provider of integrated technology and payments solutions for retail and hospitality customers.

We create great experiences for the millions of people who use our payments, software, and tax-free solutions every minute of every day.

Planet empowers its customers to deliver great customer experiences by combining payments and software in ways that drive greater loyalty, increase revenue and save time.

Founded over 35 years ago and with our headquarters in London, today we have more than 2,500 employees located across six continents serving our customers in more than 120 markets.

Role overview

As a Support & Software Consultant (m/f/d), you will be the first point of contact for our customers, assisting them via phone or email with

technical inquiries and any issues that arise. You will independently analyze and resolve problems while advising our customers on how to use

our software optimally and efficiently. After an intensive onboarding phase, you will take over customer consulting, installation, and training,

ensuring that they can seamlessly integrate our hotel software into their daily operations.

What you will do:

● Technical support and consulting for customers and business partners via phone, email, or the ticketing system.

● Detailed documentation of all work steps and solution processes in accordance with internal standards and guidelines.

● Maintenance and updating of the ticketing system and internal knowledge database to optimize support processes.

● Planning and conducting user training sessions, both online and on-site, to ensure customers can use the software effectively.

● Enhancing and maintaining customer satisfaction by providing tailored solutions and first-class service.

● Active collaboration within the team and close coordination with other departments to continuously improve the software and services.

● Taking on shift and weekend duties to ensure reliable customer support

Who you are:

● Successfully completed training or a degree in hospitality, tourism management, IT, or a related field (preferred).

● Experience in the hotel industry or solid knowledge of the hospitality sector to better understand customer needs.

● Strong computer skills and a keen interest in IT topics, particularly hotel software and digital solutions.

● Experience with protel hotel software is an advantage, as well as knowledge of other common PMS, booking, or POS systems in the

hospitality industry.

● Eloquent and confident communication skills, with the ability to maintain a friendly and professional tone even in stressful situations.

● Strong customer orientation and a commitment to delivering first-class service and tailored solutions.

● Fluent German and English skills (spoken and written) to communicate professionally with national and international customers.

Why Planet

Planet is an equal opportunity employer where diversity is valued, and all employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need.

Come and grow your career in the most exciting, fast paced technology market, with a business that delivers feel-good connected commerce. We would love to hear from you – Apply now.

At Planet, we embrace a hybrid work model, with three days a week in the office.
 

Reasonable accommodations may be made in order to allow for an individual to perform the essential functions of this role successfully.

Top Skills

Hotel Software
Pos Systems
Ticketing System
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The Company
County Galway
2,648 Employees
Year Founded: 1985

What We Do

Planet is a leading global provider of integrated technology and payments solutions for retail and hospitality customers.

We create great experiences for the millions of people who use our Payments, Software, and Tax Free solutions every minute of every day.

Planet empowers its customers to deliver amazing customer experiences by combining payments and technology in ways that drive greater loyalty, increase revenue and save time.

Founded over 35 years ago and with our headquarters in London, today we have more than 2,500 employees located across six continents serving our customers in over 120 markets

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