Customer Service Assistant Manager
Job Summary
This role involves streamlining customer service operations and driving merchant engagement through effective communication. The Assistant Manager will act as a key liaison between local departments and the Tokyo Headquarters. Responsibilities include handling complex client inquiries, managing merchant partnerships, and providing high-level Japanese translation support.
Responsibilities
- Manage customer interactions and escalated complaints.
- Drive merchant partnerships and promotional campaigns.
- Translate business content between local and HQ teams.
- Coordinate operational workflows for performance targets.
Required Skills
- Japanese Language (JLPT N1)
- Hospitality/Tourism Experience
- Data Analysis & Problem Solving
- Strong Negotiation Skills
- IT Proficiency
Job Details
Key Responsibilities:
Customer Relationship Management
• Manage customer interactions via digital and telephonic channels with professionalism and efficiency.
• Provide timely, accurate responses to inquiries and evaluate complex data to resolve escalated complaints effectively.
• Maintain meticulous records of all client interactions in strict adherence to management protocols.
Marketing & Merchant Relations
• Coordinate operational workflows to ensure the customer service team meets strategic performance targets.
• Conduct comprehensive merchant research to identify partnership opportunities and drive transaction volume.
• Collaborate with merchants to develop and execute special offers and promotional campaigns.
Cross-Border Liaison & Translation
• Serve as the primary linguistic and operational bridge between local departments and Tokyo Headquarters.
• Translate business proposals, campaign materials, and technical content into Japanese to ensure brand alignment.
• Facilitate internal and external communication to ensure all stakeholders are informed of the latest service updates.
Requirements:
• Prior experience in the hospitality or tourism sector with a deep understanding of traveler requirements and consumer behaviour.
• Business-level of Japanese language (Minimum JLPT 1) to handle translations and communication with Japan stakeholder and clients.
• Proven ability to identify individual customer needs and deliver tailored solutions.
• Proficient in intermediate IT applications with strong negotiation and interpersonal communication abilities.