Senior Customer Support Specialist

Join to apply for the Senior Customer Support Specialist (Tier 2) – Hospitality role at Host Wise | Property Management HOST WISE is a game‑changing property management company in Portugal, driven by a passion for transforming the vacation rental and real estate investment industries. We connect property owners, investors, tourists, and digital nomads from all over the world. As a fast‑growing startup managing over 600 properties across Portugal, we’re expanding rapidly – growing 50% year over year, reaching €12M in annual turnover, and powered by a talented team of 50+ professionals. Now, we’re hiring exceptional people to help us scale even further Responsibilities
- Deliver world‑class support to guests before, during, and after their stays via Zendesk and Aircall.
- Assess, prioritize, and resolve customer inquiries efficiently.
- Handle Tier 2 tickets and complaints, finding agile and empathetic solutions to ensure satisfaction.
- Collaborate with the operations team and leadership to improve response times and service quality.
- Maintain accurate and complete records of all guest interactions in our systems.
- Identify opportunities for process improvement and automation within the support workflow.
- Act as a role model for accountability, professionalism, and continuous improvement.
- Proficiency with customer service tools such as Zendesk, Aircall, and Breezeway.
- Strong organizational and multitasking skills (Trello proficiency preferred).
- Comfortable working across collaboration tools like Slack and Google Workspace.
- Curiosity and confidence using AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT) to improve productivity and communication.
- Resilient under pressure with a calm, solution‑oriented mindset.
- Exceptional communication and collaboration skills.
- Strong critical thinking, especially when decisions have financial implications.
- Proactive and autonomous – you act without waiting to be told.
- Adaptable, open‑minded, and positive toward change.
- Willingness to work in rotating shifts, including weekends and holidays as needed. Experience & Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience in customer support or customer service roles.
- Proven ability to manage escalated or complex cases.
- Commitment to excellence and process optimization.
- Prior experience in hospitality, travel, or tech environments is a strong plus. What We Value
- Impact – Your work makes a visible difference.
- Data & Experimentation – We make decisions based on data and constant iteration.
- Learning – We foster continuous growth and curiosity.
- Collaboration – Great things happen when we work together.
- Enjoyment – We take our work seriously, but we love having fun along the way. What You’ll Get in Return
- Competitive

salary:
€15,000–€20,000 annual gross (based on experience & performance).
- Growth – Accelerated career progression in both responsibility and compensation.
- Flexibility – Remote‑friendly work policy and focus on work‑life balance.
- Culture – A team that values autonomy, trust, and real results – not endless meetings.
- Community – Regular team events to celebrate our wins together.
- Workspace – Modern office in downtown Porto with a beautiful terrace. At Host Wise, we’re building a people‑first environment that values growth, ownership, and innovation. We believe in investing in your personal and professional development, creating a transparent, collaborative, and inclusive workspace, and encouraging accountability and freedom in decision‑making. Seniority level: Associate Employment type: Full‑time Job function: Customer Service; Industries: Hospitality Join us to help shape the future of hospitality through technology, empathy, and excellence 🚀