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Customer Support Representative

Wave Mobile Money

Posted 4 months agoOuagadougou, Burkina Faso

Location

Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso

Job Type

Full-time

Experience

Mid-Level

Category

Operations

Job Description

We're making Africa the first cashless continent. In 2017, over half the population in Sub-Saharan Africa had no bank account. That's for good reason—the fees are too high, the closest branch can be miles away, and nobody takes cards. Without access to financial institutions, people are forced to keep their savings under the mattress. Small business owners rely on lenders who charge extortionate rates. Parents spend hours waiting in line to pay school fees in cash. We're solving this by building financial services that just work: no account fees, instantly available, and accepted everywhere. In places where electricity, water and roads don't always work, you can still send money with Wave. In 2017, we launched a mobile app in Senegal for cash deposit, withdrawal, and peer-to-peer and business payments. Now, we have millions of users across 9 countries and are growing fast. Our goal is to make Africa the first cashless continent and that's where you come in... We are going through an extremely exciting period of growth in the Customer Support team and are looking for a Customer Support Representative to join our thrilling journey ahead. Someone who is bordering on obsessive about offering a world-class customer experience and who puts our customers at the heart of everything they do. Based in Burkina Faso, you’ll be a part of our growing global Customer Support team. In this role, you'll; Go the extra mile to We have a rapidly growing in-country team in Senegal, Côte d'Ivoire, Mali, Burkina Faso, The Gambia, Uganda, Niger, Sierra Leone, and Cameroon plus remote team members spread across the world. We're deeply passionate about our mission of bringing radically affordable financial services to the people who need them most. We foster autonomy for our employees. You'll own your projects at every stage, from understanding the problem to monitoring your solution in production. We raised the largest Seri
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Requirements

  • 1+ year of customer support experience or experience as a Client Service Representative.
  • Fluency in French, Mooré, and Dioula.
  • Willing to work outside regular working hours.
  • Strong phone contact handling skills and active listening.
  • Familiarity with CRM systems and practices.
  • Customer orientation and ability to adapt/respond to different types of characters.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills.
  • Ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage time effectively.
  • Baccalaureate + 2 years of higher education.
  • Experience with mobile money or banking support will be an added advantage.
  • Demonstrate tenacity and a willingness to go the distance to get something done.
  • Are comfortable defaulting to over-communication and overreaching when it comes to coordination.
  • Are excessively detail-oriented and seek to achieve excellence in everything you do.
  • Are client-oriented and have strong interpersonal skills.
  • Are a diplomatic speaker.
  • Have a teamwork spirit.
  • We are on Y Combinator's top companies by revenue.
  • Wave is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and

Responsibilities

  • Manage large amounts of incoming phone calls.
  • Identify and assess customers needs to achieve satisfaction.
  • Build sustainable relationships and trust with customers through open and interactive communication.
  • Provide accurate, valid, and complete information by using the right methods/tools.
  • Handle customer complaints, provide appropriate solutions and alternatives within reasonable time limits, and follow up to ensure resolution.
  • Keep records of customer interactions, process customer accounts, and file documents.
  • Follow communication procedures and guidelines.