Customer Experience Specialist – English and French (based in Cairo)

About Agoda 

Agoda is an online travel booking platform for accommodations, flights, and more. We build and deploy cutting-edge technology that connects travelers with a global network of 4.7M hotels and holiday properties worldwide, plus flights, activities, and more. Based in Asia and part of Booking Holdings, our 7,100+ employees representing 95+ nationalities in 27 markets foster a work environment rich in diversity, creativity, and collaboration. We innovate through a culture of experimentation and ownership, enhancing the ability for our customers to experience the world.

Our Purpose - Bridging the World Through Travel 

We believe travel allows people to enjoy, learn and experience more of the amazing world we live in. It brings individuals and cultures closer together, fostering empathy, understanding and happiness.
We are a skillful, driven and diverse team from across the globe, united by a passion to make an impact. Harnessing our innovative technologies and strong partnerships, we aim to make travel easy and rewarding for everyone.

Get to Know our Team 
 

     Agoda’s Customer Support Team understands that travel can be an ever-changing environment. That is why we provide in-person, real-time help around the clock and in 38 languages. No matter the issue, we present the best of Agoda’s values to each and every customer with multiple support channels and a strong desire to serve. 
 
     Certainly doing more than answering phone calls or replying to emails, our specialists actively look for ways to improve our customer’s experience. We quickly adapt to challenges by collaborating with other teams and experimenting on everything we can. This has allowed us to develop new and effective products that produce meaningful results and continue to drive Agoda’s business performance.    
   

    Our Customer Support Team serves a daily role in contributing to a core strength and service of Agoda with a clear vision and a focus on efficient and satisfying customer support.  

 

In this Role, you'll get to:  

• Deliver excellent customer service and manage the needs of our customers (guests and partners) through our communication channels (phone, email, and messaging). 

• Support customers across a combination of Agoda products (Hotel, Flights, Activities and more). 

• Professionally handle a high volume of inquiries from clients and customers. 

• Contribute to business strategies by improving customer service through self-service initiatives, participation in product experiments, providing feedback, and driving efficiency.  

• Continuously identify work process improvements. 

• Maintain open communication with Team Leaders and Managers, including through feedback, coaching, and alignment on performance goals.  

• Take ownership of issues and concerns of customers, including operational issues, pricing / invoice queries etc. 

 

What you'll Need to Succeed: 

• Advanced command of spoken and writtenFrench(level B2 or higher) and English (business fluent).
  Please note that command of at least one language apart from English is required for this role. 

• Customer service skills – Attentiveness, empathy, patience and consistency, persuasion, immaculate telephone manners and communication skills.  

• Excellent listening skills, critical-thinker with attention to detail. 

• Ability to work in a fully in-office role for 5 days a week. 

• Minimum typing speed of 35 words per minute 

• Willingness to work on rotating shifts, as per business requirements including on public holidays, and weekends on applicable. 

• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.  

• Demonstrate a high degree of integrity and confidentiality 

• Ability to operate in a fast-paced work environment  

 

It's Great if you have: 

• Prior experience of working in customer/partner facing roles for at least a year. 
  

What we offer:  

• 1-year fixed term contract with a possibility of extension based on performance and business needs.