Job Description

Are you passionate about cycling, sustainability, and operational excellence? Bike Club, a pioneering force in children's bike subscription services, is on the lookout for a committed Customer Service Specialist (German Speaking) to initiate and elevate our customer experience, while championing the flourishing community of family cyclists in Germany, Austria and the UK.
At Bike Club, we offer subscriptions for children's bikes that grow with your kids. Families pay a monthly fee, and when their children outgrow their bikes, we exchange them for a larger size. We refurbish the used bikes and make them available to other families. It's sustainable and hassle-free.
Our members are at the heart of everything we do and our Customer Service Team is key to making that happen. As a Customer Service Specialist, you'll help keep our community happy by delivering exceptional service across email, phone and social media in German.
Your day-to-day could include anything from helping parents choose the right bike, to resolving queries around deliveries, payments, or bike issues. No two days are the same, and we love it that way.
Tasks

• Handle member queries across multiple channels, including emails, telephone, and social media.
• Communicate clearly and effectively, ensuring information is always shared clearly and concisely.
• Act as the voice of the customer by gathering feedback and sharing insights with your team.
• Demonstrate a solution focused approach by resolving issues on the first contact whenever possible.
• Develop product knowledge of our bicycle range to offer tailored advice and recommendations to our members.

Requirements

• Fluency in both English and German, with strong written and verbal communication skills - you will communicate with customers in German.
• Passion - you genuinely care about offering the highest level of customer support.
• Previous experience with CRM tools or a desire to learn how to use Salesforce.
• Strong problem-solving skills, coupled with natural curiosity.
• A high level of empathy and a commitment to exceeding customer expectations.
• Love the dynamic of a team environment but are just as comfortable working independently.
• You can remain positive when the going gets tough and working under pressure.
• A dependable, organised, and dedicated team player.
• Ideally, at least 1 year of real-life experience in a similar customer support role, or a strong interest in starting a career in customer service.

Benefits

• Flexible work environment - Work from Anywhere policy in August and over the Christmas period.
• Standard working hours - 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday (9:00 AM - 5:30 PM). Open to flexible working arrangements.
• Holidays - 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with additional days accrued for each year worked.
• Sustainability impact - You will be working for B Corp Certified company that actively contributes to environmental and social good.
• Parental leave - Enhanced maternity and paternity leave.
• Bike subscription - 30/month discount towards Bike Club subscription.
• Good laughs - we are a fun team (if we may say so) and have monthly All Hands drinks with the company!

Ready to take your career into a higher gear with Bike Club? We're keen to pedal forward with you on our team!
If you don't meet all the qualifications but are passionate about this role, we encourage you to apply; you may be exactly who we're looking for!
The Bike Club
Bike Club Introduction
At Bike Club, we offer subscriptions for children's bikes that grow with your kids. Families pay a monthly fee, and when their children outgrow their bikes, we exchange them for a larger size. We refurbish the used bikes and make them available to other families. It's sustainable and hassle-free.
With over 80,000 bikes, we are the second-largest bike rental network globally, and the largest in the children's bike sector. With over $50 million in funding, we are rapidly expanding across Europe. While our headquarters is in the United Kingdom, we are also active in Germany.
Bike Club VorstellungBike Club ist ein Abo-Service fur hochwertige Kinderfahrrader: Das Fahrrad wird einfach gegen ein grosseres Modell getauscht, wenn das Kind wachst. So entsteht eine Ressourcen-schonende Kreislaufwirtschaft.
Wir haben mittlerweile fast 50.000 Mitglieder in UK und gehoren damit zu den grossten Fahrradverleihern in Europa - doch wir fangen gerade erst an!

Skills Required