Customer Support Trainee (Marine Ops)

ABOUT HARBOR LAB

Founded in 2020 in Greece Harbor Lab is a fast-growing B2B maritime tech company on a mission to simplify and optimize port cost management. Our end-to-endAI-powered SaaS platformtransforms how Shipowners and Shipmanagers handle Disbursement Accounts (DAs) bringing automation real-time data control and transparency to one of the most complex and costly parts of global shipping.

But we dont stop there. Harbor Lab also powers a thrivingMarketplace connecting Principals with a global network of vetted Port Agents and Vendors.

At Harbor Labpeople come first. Our culture is anchored in ambition trustworthiness genuine care and agilityvalues we bring to every interaction with our customers and our team. Were proud to be consistently recognized as aBest Workplace() and recently certified as aGreat Place to Work (2024).

If youre looking to make a global impact grow alongside passionate peers and shape the future of maritime innovationwed love to meet you.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Marine Operations Team is part of Harbor Labs Partners Support Department which is responsible for assisting our platform usersincluding Port Agents Vendors and Shipping Companies.

As a Customer Support Trainee you will play a key role in supporting external stakeholders primarily Port Agents while also providing assistance to Shipping Companies.

The role covers the entire Port Agent user journeyfrom registration to daily operational supportas well as assisting Shipping Companies by following up with Agents on their behalf to ensure timely submission of business-critical documents such as PDAs FDAs and others. At the same time you will also be coordinating and collaborating with internal teams to identify solutions ensuring seamless interactions with our platform for our users.

We are starting with a 3-month internship. Upon successful completion of the internship candidates will be considered and interviewed for a permanent employment contract.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

• Become a Harbor Lab product expert
• Be the first point of contact of Port Agents and Vendors using the platform for their daily operations and address their queries via all our communication channels (primarily via live chat)
• Develop deep understanding of Port Agents workflows and key Disbursement Accounts processes and expenses
• Manage escalations and customer expectations on high priority issues in a timely manner to provide the best possible resolution
• Collaborate across different functional teams that deliver appropriate and prompt solutions to clients and address customers concerns proactively and efficiently
• Support KYP screening on several registered partners entities within the system reassuring compliance in the involved transactional parties

WE WOULD LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU IF YOU HAVE

• Bachelors or Masters degree inMaritime/Shipping Operationsor a related field(Degrees in Business Administration or Computer Science will also be considered)
• Prior experience inCustomer Support roleswithin SaaS companies is not required but would be considered a strong asset
• Proven track record of consistentlyexcelling in your roleor responsibilities
• Self-motivatedwith a positive attitude and a proactive approach
• Ability to work bothindependently and collaborativelywithin a team
• Comfortable multitasking and managing priorities undertight deadlines
• Stronganalytical thinking attention to detail and agoal-oriented mindset
• High levels ofemotional intelligenceand empathy in client-facing situations
• Apeople-first mindset team spirit and a willingness toshare knowledge
• Excellentcommunication skillswith the ability to actively listen understand customer needs and provide tailored solutions
• Fluency inEnglish(both written and verbal) with the ability to communicate clearly and confidently
• Proficiency inMicrosoft Officetools (Word Excel PowerPoint etc.)
• StrongIT literacyand the ability to quickly adapt to new software tools
• Fulfilled military obligations where applicable

WHAT WE OFFER

• Hybrid way of work
• Yoga classes Life Coach Running Coach and Kick-Boxing Sessions
• Cool start-up environment (with swag and much more)

*Harbor Lab is certified as Great Place to Work in Greece and is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws.

**Harbor Lab collects and processes personal data in accordance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). We are bound to use the information provided within your job application for recruitment purposes only and not to share these with any third parties. We will keep your resume in our database for any future case you want to be deleted from our database you can contact us at

*** If you are applying to this job post then we assume that you have the legal right to work in the EU.

*** If you are applying to this job post then we assume that you have the legal right to work in the EU.

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Required Experience:

Intern