Customer Experience Specialist -
BirminghamAbout UsPerk (formerly TravelPerk) is the intelligent platform for travel and spend management. Built to tackle the time-consuming, manual work that gets in the way of real work, our tools automate everything from travel bookings to expenses, invoice processing, and more. By eliminating this shadow work that wastes hours, erodes morale, and saps innovation, we're on a mission to power real work, with real impact.We're trusted by more than 10,000 companies worldwide, including Wise, On Running, Breitling, and Fabletics, and we're tackling the 7 hours of lost productivity per employee each week, a $1.7 trillion problem.Founded in 2015, Perk has grown into a global company of more than 1,800 people across 12 offices globally, with headquarters in London and Boston. We combine innovation, control, and simplicity to transform how businesses work and how people feel at work.At Perk, we're driven by our values, like being an owner, delivering a 7-star experience, and working as one team. We value curiosity, purpose, and mindset, not just knowledge, to unlock the power in your potential. Our talent team brings together leading minds from the travel and SaaS industries, representing over 70 countries. If you're excited about having a real impact and shaping how millions of people experience work, we'd love you on the team.Visit www.perk.com to learn more.About the RoleWe are seeking dedicated Customer Experience Specialists that are passionate about enhancing the experience of business travelers. Our Customer Care team is crucial to our company's success and growth. We value empathetic professionals who understand our mission: making business travelers happy! If you are a problem solver driven by delivering a 7-Star service and eager to make an impact and revolutionize corporate travel management, you might be the perfect fit for our team.
What You'll DoBe a role model and a trusted advisor by showcasing Perk values and a customer centric approach in every customer interaction.Support and engage with our customers with their global business travel requirementsCommunicate with customers via phone, live chat, and e-mail, to effectively resolve travel issues.Exceed customer expectations e when managing bookings, queries and requests.Answer customer requests and as their trusted travel advisor and think out-of-the-box to provide innovative solutions where appropriate Stay up-to-date with new features and product launches in Perk - there are lots so be prepared for some serious innovation!
We are looking for people whoHave great communication skills, fluency in English, both written and spoken is essential.Possess self-motivation, a constant curiosity, and a strong desire to learn with a growth-oriented attitude.Are proficient with technology and can handle multiple tasks simultaneously without feeling overwhelmed.Are performance-driven and maintain a strong customer-first mentality by delivering high-quality service to a steady stream of customers daily.Are great problem solvers. Since we don't always have immediate answers, you should relish the process of discovering them.Excel in a dynamic and collaborative setting, comfortable with change and ambiguity, able to work independently, and exercise good judgment to make decisions that prioritize customer satisfaction.Embody our values, add to our company culture and are passionate about travel.Are comfortable with an office based environment and have shift flexibility.
What We're Looking ForNative or fluent level of English.Experience in a customer facing role whether that be retail or call centre environment.Experience supporting customers via email, live chat, and phone are a benefit.Experience working with KPIs and metrics - specifically with a focus on quality are also a benefit.What we offerReceive competitive compensation and equity ownership in PerkPerk offer the real living wage for this roleRest and recharge with 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidaysTake control of your physical health with private medical cover and voluntary dental insurance from Bupa, and discounted gym memberships with GymFlexPlan for your future with our qualifying earnings company pension plan with AvivaKnow that your loved ones are protected financially through your Life Insurance if the worst were to happenRest assured that you're covered by income protection in case you experience a long-term sickness or absenceLeverage tax-efficient cycle and electric car schemes with Cycle2Work & OctopusJoin our unforgettable Perk events, including our spectacular annual summer partyAlways feel supported with Spring Health, our market-leading wellbeing partner, providing fast, comprehensive access to 12x therapy and 12x coaching sessions for you and your loved onesFocus on your family with 12-16 weeks' paid parental leaveContribute to your community with 16 paid hours per year to spend volunteering for your dearest charitable causesBroaden your horizons with up to 20 "Work from Anywhere" days per yearStay savvy with access to a wide variety of discounts and rewardsFollow your passions and take a four-week, fully paid sabbatical once you reach 5 yearsLet us help you move to one of our hubs with relocation supportWorking Hours & ConditionsOffice based in our
Birmingham City Centre office 5 days / weekWorking hours are on a rotational basis between 8am - 7pmWeekly working hours will be 37.5You will be required to work 1 weekend in every 7 weeks How We WorkAt Perk, we take an IRL-first approach to work, where our team works together in-person 3 days a week. As such, this role requires you to be based within commuting distance of our hubs. We fundamentally believe in the value of meeting in real life to improve connectivity, productivity, creativity and ultimately making us a great place to work.For certain roles, we can help with relocation from anywhere in the world, English is the official language at the office. Please submit your resume in English if you choose to apply. Do not forget to submit an updated portfolio and/or resume.Perk is a global company with a diverse customer base, and we want to make sure the people behind our product reflect that. We're an equal opportunity employer, which means you're welcome at Perk regardless of how you look, where you're from, or anything else that makes you, well, you.Protect Yourself from Recruitment ScamsAll official communication from Perk will always come from email addresses ending in @perk.com or @externalperk.com, our verified social media channels, or recruiters listed on our official LinkedIn page. We will never ask you to pay for equipment, training, or fees, request sensitive personal information such as bank details early in the process, or communicate through unofficial apps like WhatsApp, Telegram, or Signal. If you receive a message claiming to be from Perk that seems suspicious, please do not respond. Forward it to security [at] perk .com, and we will confirm whether it is legitimate.
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