Full-Time

Technical Support Specialist

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Skyscanner

Skyscanner

1,001-5,000 employees

Travel price comparison platform

Data & Analytics
Consumer Software
Consumer Goods

Junior, Mid

Edinburgh, UK

Category
Customer Support
Customer Success & Support
IT Support
IT & Security
Required Skills
Agile
Postman

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Requirements
  • Previous Relationship management/Account management experience, ideally in a technology organisation.
  • Experience working with technical integration documentation with the ability to evaluate API product requirements.
  • Experience with constructing API requests using tools such as Postman, SoapUI or similar and evaluating the resulting XML or JSON structures appropriately.
  • Experiment by applying continuous improvement principles (e.g. Lean and agile); you are able to spot opportunities to automate and reduce waste, and put in place solutions within your own scope of influence.
  • Build relationships and communicate clearly with business partners and key stakeholders on straightforward issues/topics.
  • You empathise with clients, and can adequately communicate their needs back to your team.
  • Curiosity to learn – avidly seeking knowledge on internet economy and client management best practice.
  • Demonstrate a strong personal workflow/ the ability to manage multiple competing tasks/priorities.
  • Ability to problem solve, uncover root causes and address those issues at scale.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Responsibilities
  • Follow internal workflow processes and work with various internal tools to debug and resolve common client issues.
  • Collaborate with other teams to identify solutions to client issues.
  • Perform in-hours triage function following defined processes to ensure service level agreements.
  • Maintain external documentation and internal playbooks and collaborate with the team on project work.
  • Consistently manage client expectations and grow your knowledge and expertise of Product, Services, and Tooling.

Skyscanner is a travel search engine that helps users find and compare prices for flights, hotels, and car rentals. It works by gathering data from various travel providers and presenting it in a simple interface, allowing users to easily see the best deals available. Skyscanner stands out from its competitors by focusing on real-time price comparisons and offering a wide range of options for both individual travelers and businesses. The company's goal is to make travel planning easier and more affordable for everyone.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

Acquired

Total Funding

$167.6M

Headquarters

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Founded

2003

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Increased demand for personalized travel experiences boosts Skyscanner's AI-powered planning tools.
  • The rise of sustainable travel allows Skyscanner to attract eco-conscious travelers.
  • Expansion of low-cost airlines in emerging markets enhances Skyscanner's flight comparison services.

What critics are saying

  • Competitors' AI tools may offer superior user experiences, threatening Skyscanner's market share.
  • Former executives joining competitors could lead to increased competition and loss of insights.
  • Reliance on affiliate marketing makes Skyscanner vulnerable to changes in commission structures.

What makes Skyscanner unique

  • Skyscanner offers a comprehensive platform for comparing flights, hotels, and car rentals.
  • The company uses advanced algorithms for real-time price comparisons, enhancing user experience.
  • Skyscanner's user-friendly interface simplifies travel planning for both individual and corporate clients.

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Benefits

Work partly from our amazing offices and partly from home

Private medical insurance with great mental health cover

Discounted gym memberships

Free Headspace subscription

Training & performance appraisals

Work with industry professionals with years of experience that they’re happy to share

Ask anything and everything during lunches with the CEO

Be involved in our Charity Committee and make a difference

Growth & Insights and Company News

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PhocusWire
Jan 2nd, 2025
The Importance Of Using Data To Empower Travelers

Many who have left the travel industry often end up back in the industry because they love its ever-changing nature, the people and the dynamics.Filip Filipov, a former vice president of Skyscanner, left travel more than four years ago, and is now back as chief operations officer of airline data specialist OAG.He joined us in the PhocusWire studio during The Phocuswright Conference in November to discuss what he has observed about the industry from the outside looking in.New LinkFilipov spoke about how some of the same challenges persist as well as the pace of innovation generally.He went on to discuss the "paradigm shift in the usage of data" that he is seeing and how projects that were being talked about five years ago are now happening.Filipov also said he's watching to see how improved access to, and usage of, data will be applied to the travel B2C and B2B worlds going forward, especially as AI developments take hold.He also touched on AI agents in travel and said he doesn't believe they will proliferate that quickly."The missing component here is nailing the customer journey and having enough data to actually power it. The more information you have the better the experience you will give."Watch the full interview below.Executive Interview: An outside perspective on travelVIDEO

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