Associate Service Desk Analyst - German Speaking
Summary
Entry-level first-line service desk role: you take inbound calls, emails and chats from international clients in German and English, log and troubleshoot IT issues in a ticketing system, and escalate complex cases. It's a 24/7, hybrid operation in New Cairo for an IT services and consulting company, suited to 0-2 years' experience.
Envision Employment Solutions is currently looking for a Associate Service Desk Analyst - German Speaking for one of our partners, an IT Services and IT Consulting company.
THE ROLE
When something stops working, you’re the first voice a user hears, and often the one who fixes it. You’ll provide first line technical support to clients around the world in German and English, handling everything from login issues to software problems over phone, email and chat. It’s a fast paced, hands on role in a 24/7 operation, with a hybrid setup and flexible shifts. If you’re fluent in German, love technology and enjoy helping people, this is a great place to build an IT career.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
- Act as the first point of contact for clients, handling requests by phone, email, webchat and other channels within agreed service levels (SLAs)
- Deliver excellent customer service in line with our quality standards
- Gather user information and accurately log incidents and service requests in the ticketing system
- Diagnose, troubleshoot and resolve technical issues efficiently, escalating complex cases to the right resolution team when needed
- Monitor the ticket queue closely to make sure issues are picked up and resolved on time
- Work alongside the Incident Manager on high priority issues
- Take ownership of each case from start to finish, following up until it’s fully resolved
- Become an expert in our support tools, including automation software
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
- Bachelor’s degree in any relevant field
- 0 to 2 years of experience in IT support, a service desk or a similar customer facing role; fresh graduates are welcome to apply
- Fluency in German, written and spoken
- Very good command of English
- A genuine interest in technology and a logical, problem solving mindset
- Clear, patient communication, even with frustrated users
- Comfortable working shifts in a 24/7 environment
YOU'LL THRIVE HERE IF YOU
- You enjoy figuring out why something isn’t working, and fixing it
- You stay calm and friendly when a user is stressed or in a hurry
- You like switching between phone, email and chat throughout the day
- You take ownership and don’t let a ticket slip through the cracks
- You want to start a career in IT and grow with a global team
WHY THIS ROLE
This is a real entry point into IT, where you’ll use your German every day, build hands on technical skills and work with clients from around the world, all with the flexibility of a hybrid setup.
Skills
As published by workable · 15 questions · 8 written answers
Basics
First name, Last name, Email, Headline, Phone, Address, Photo, Education, Experience, Summary, Resume, Cover letter
Short answers (1)
- If you were referred to this role by a recruiter, please provide their name.
Pick from a list (6)
- How did you hear about us?
- Are you currently based in Egypt?
- What is your level of German?
- How would you rate your English proficiency, written and spoken?
- Do you hold a bachelor’s degree?
- This role is part of a 24/7 operation with rotating shifts, including nights and weekends. Are you comfortable working shifts?
Written answers (8)
- Do you have any experience in IT support, a service desk or a customer facing role? Please describe it briefly.
- How did you learn German, and how do you use it today?
- A user calls saying they can’t access their email. Walk us through how you would troubleshoot it.
- Tell us about a time you dealt with a frustrated customer. How did you handle it?
- Which ticketing tools or IT systems have you used, if any? (e.g. ServiceNow, Jira, Active Directory, Microsoft 365)
- What is your current monthly net salary?
- What are your expected monthly net salary requirements?
- When can you start? (Notice Period)