Payment Support Specialist - French Speaking [Fix-Term]

Thanks to our innovative BuyNow PayLater payment solution, Scalapay is transforming the way more than 6.5 million customers buy online and in-store, empowering 8,000+ merchants (online and in-store) to give their customers magical shopping experiences. 

Being only 3 years old didn’t stop us from becoming a unicorn 🦄 We have raised over $700mln and we did this thanks to a team built around our 4 core values: #MakeItHappen #PlayAsATeam #StayCurious #FocusOnCustomer.

This is where your magic happens. If you love it, Scalapay it ♥

THE MISSION

We are looking for a Payment Support Specialist to join the Payment Support team, in our Operation department. This position is based in Milan, but from here we manage customers all over Europe, in this case specifically in France. This team plays a key role within the company, being responsible for contacting insolvent customers through outbound communication activities. 

The Payment Support Specialist must be prepared to work in a very active and highly rhythmic environment. Essential for this role is optimal time management. A human relationship with the customer and an inclination towards problem solving are also key; empathy and active listening are required to understand needs and find solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage incoming written replies from customers via e-mail and messages
• Prompting payments by sending emails, messages and phone calls
• Assist customers with payment by finding solutions to their problems according to company guidelines
• Provide accurate, valid and complete information by using the right methods/tools
• Update the daily files of assigned customers
• Work closely with the Customer Service team to exchange detailed customer information and to foster business strategies
• Take the extra mile to engage customers

Must have

• High school diploma
• Excellent knowledge of French and Italian, and good knowledge of English
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage time effectively
• Basic knowledge of the main IT tools/Familiarity with CRM systems and practices
• Great communication skills
• Customer orientation and ability to adapt/respond to different types of characters
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Nice to have

• Attitude for customer orientation
• Willingness to work in a team
• Previous experience in call centers/phone and written communication preferred

What we offer:

• this is a 6-12 month fix-term, full time position based in Milan 
• opportunity to work with a hybrid work model (we ask colleagues to be in the office 3 days per week)
• working hours:
  • Mon./Wed./Fri. 9.30 - 13.30 e 14.30 - 18.30
  • Tue./Thur. 9.30 - 13.30 e 15.30 - 19.30

Recruitment Process:

1. A quick chat with one of our Talent Acquisition team members
2. A interview with the Hiring Manager to deep dive into your experiences and better understand your motivation
3. A case study to test your hard skills, that will be debriefed with a panel of future internal stakeholders and it will be done in our Milan office.
4. A final chat with Simone (our CEO) where he will share and assess the Scalapay Values

Want to learn more? Don't hesitate to explore our Careers website, our LinkedIn and Glassdoor pages. 

Pro tip: send your CV in English 😉

Super Pro tip: we know that application processes can be scary and frustrating but… we look for talent, not people that tick all our boxes.

We believe in the power of diversity: Scalapay is an Equal Opportunity Employer for any minority, disability, gender identity or sexual orientation.