French - Fixed Term Customer Support Specialist II

Role Details

Type of Support: Email and chat
Contract Duration: Temporary contract of 6 months
Training Schedule: Monday to Friday; 8:00 am - 5:00 pm CET
Work Schedule: Pending confirmation. Hours will range between 8:00 AM and 10:00 PM, with coverage needed on weekends
Work Type and Location: Remote in South Africa
Expected Start Date: June 18, 2026

About Us

Crescendo represents peak CX performance in the AI era. We combine world-class outsourcing expertise with innovative technology to set a new standard in CX and operations, delivering results that scale and support that never sleeps.
More than that, Crescendo is about people. We don’t just connect talent with opportunity—we create a place where careers grow, ideas thrive, and people are empowered to make an impact.
Join us at Crescendo, and let’s build the future of customer experience together.

The Role
We're looking for talented folks to join our Customer Support in French and English teams. We have a range of opportunities available for people who have built a career in the customer support space and those looking to break into the industry. We are interested in matching your unique skills, experience, and interests with one of our many partners across a variety of industries, including Edtech, eCommerce, Fintech, Health and Wellness, and more. As a Crescendo employee, you’ll have the support you need to develop and grow your career.

What You’ll Do:
Deliver a thoughtful, friendly customer experience via email and live chat in English and French
Handle a range of customer inquiries, including orders, product usage, account questions, and basic technical troubleshooting
Meet customer service KPIs such as response time and resolution quality, as defined by the Customer Happiness Manager
Consistently achieve individual and team performance goals
Develop a strong understanding of products, policies, and procedures
Collaborate cross-functionally to resolve more complex or nuanced customer issues
Share recurring customer feedback and insights with relevant teams to help improve products and processes
Identify and escalate common trends from customer interactions to support timely improvements
Proactively suggest changes or updates that enhance the customer experience
Confidently navigate multiple systems and tools while assisting customers
Support additional tasks or projects as needed, in coordination with the Customer Happiness Manager

What We Expect From You:1+ years of experience in a customer service role.
Excellent English and French skills; written and verbal skills are a must
Experience with Zendesk (or related) is a plus
Organized and capable of managing time with colleagues in different time zones
Experience working within the consumer goods, toys, or electronics industries is a plus
An extremely friendly person who loves interacting with people, who is always calm, cool, and collected
Critical thinker who will use all resources to arrive at the best solution for the customer and brand
Proactive and collaborative
An active listener who is a determined problem solver
Ability to learn and adapt quickly to new systems and software

What You’ll Get In Return:
Remote working arrangements
Competitive base salary
Access to free posture-based fitness workouts from home
Training and professional development opportunities
Company Culture Is At Our Core

Core values give our work intention and our culture its edge. They’re the standards we hold for ourselves, our partners, and each other.

Care for others: Empathy is a key driver. When people thrive, so does the mission.

Embrace growth: Curiosity fuels progress. Take bold risks, sharpen your edge, go forward.

Manifest trust: Trust is our currency. Earn it daily, protect it fiercely, and let it fuel what’s next.

Take ownership: Bold choices with integrity at the core—that’s how impact lasts.

Be humble: Humility opens the door to better ideas. Hear others, lift others, keep learning.

Crescendo is proud to be an equal-opportunity workplace. We value diversity, inclusion, equity, and belonging and these pillars are at the heart of how we work together. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, Veteran status, or any other applicable legally protected characteristics in the location in which the candidate is applying. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.

We are committed to the inclusion of all individuals and will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application process. If you require assistance or accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact [email protected].

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