German E-Commerce Customer Support Assistant (Written Support, Remote)

Posted 4 days ago

Worldwide

Summary

German - E-Commerce Customer Support Assistant (Remote) About Us We are a growing e-commerce company selling premium kitchen appliances across Amazon, OTTO and Shopify. We are looking for a reliable, detail-oriented German-speaking Customer Support Assistant to join our remote team. Initially, the workload will be approximately 5–10 hours per week, with the opportunity to grow as our business expands. Our goal is to build a long-term working relationship with someone who enjoys helping customers, learns quickly, and is comfortable working with modern software and AI tools. Your Responsibilities • Respond to customer inquiries in German via Amazon, OTTO, Shopify and email. • Handle returns, refunds, replacements and order-related questions. • Process customer requests using marketplaces, shipping platforms and our internal software. • Follow established customer support workflows and procedures. • Use AI tools to communicate efficiently and accurately. • Escalate technical or product-related issues when necessary. • Maintain a friendly, professional and solution-oriented communication style. Requirements • Excellent written German. • Good English communication skills. • Experience in e-commerce customer support. • Comfortable using AI tools such as ChatGPT for writing, translations and daily work. • Comfortable learning new software and online platforms. • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. • Reliable, proactive and interested in long-term cooperation. Nice to Have • Experience with Amazon Seller Central. • Experience with Shopify. • Experience with OTTO or other marketplaces. • Experience with ERP, order management or customer support software. • Experience with DHL shipping and return processes. What We Offer • Fully remote work. • Flexible working hours. • Starting workload of approximately 5–10 hours per week. • Opportunity to grow together with our business. • Modern AI-supported workflows and tools. • Long-term cooperation for the right person. Please start your application with the word "Workflow" so we know you have read the job description carefully.

  • Less than 30 hrs/week
    Hourly
  • 3-6 months
    Duration
  • Expert
    Experience Level
  • Remote Job
  • One-time project
    Project Type
Skills and Expertise
Mandatory skills
English
German
Activity on this job
  • Proposals:20 to 50
  • Last viewed by client:yesterday
  • Interviewing:
    4
  • Invites sent:
    16
  • Unanswered invites:
    11
About the client
Member since Feb 25, 2017
  • Germany
    Freising4:22 AM
  • $27K total spent
    32 hires, 9 active
  • 153 hours

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