Complaints & Support Specialist (M/F/D)

  • A termo certo
  • A tempo inteiro
  • Híbrido (4405-542, Vila Nova de Gaia, Porto, Portugal)
  • Legal & Compliance

About iCliGo

iCliGo is an innovative platform connecting travelers with independent and highly qualified travel consultants.
Founded in 2014, our Portuguese multinational has grown into a technology-driven company, committed to delivering seamless travel experiences while embracing a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.

About the role

The Complaints Specialist is responsible for the end-to-end management of customer complaints, ensuring timely, fair, and legally sound resolutions. The role acts as a key interface between customers, Booking & Operations (Customer Support), and internal stakeholders, balancing customer satisfaction, legal risk mitigation, and brand reputation— particularly within a regulated tourism environment.

Key Responsibilities

Complaint Management

  • Manage, analyze, and respond to customer complaints across multiple channels (ticket system, email, Electronic Complaints Book, external entities).

  • Draft clear, structured, and legally grounded responses aligned with consumer and tourism legislation.

  • Ensure compliance with all legally defined response deadlines.

Cross-Functional Collaboration (Booking & Operations)

  • Work closely with the Booking & Operations (Customer Support) team to:

    • Gather facts, timelines, and booking-related information.

    • Clarify operational decisions taken during the customer journey.

    • Ensure alignment between operational reality and complaint responses.

  • Act as an escalation and support point for complex or sensitive cases originating from Customer Support and external consultant contract management.

  • Provide guidance to Booking & Operations on complaint prevention and customer communication best practices.

Legal & Compliance Coordination

  • Assess legal and reputational risk associated with each complaint.

  • Liaise with internal stakeholders (Legal, Operations, Commercial teams, Independent Consultants).

  • Prepare responses to regulatory and external entities (e.g. Tourism Authorities, Consumer Protection Bodies, Arbitration Centers).

Investigation & Case Analysis

  • Collect, review, and assess contracts, communications, booking records, and supporting evidence for each case.

  • Identify recurring issues and root causes of complaints, particularly those linked to booking, operations, or service delivery.

  • Recommend corrective and preventive actions in collaboration with Booking & Operations.

Continuous Improvement

  • Contribute to the improvement of internal processes, policies, and procedures related to customer experience and complaint handling.

  • Support the development and maintenance of complaint response templates and internal guidelines.

  • Assist with internal training of Booking & Operations teams on complaint handling and escalation best practices.

Reporting & Metrics

  • Produce regular reports on complaint volume, typology, operational root causes, risk level, and resolution times.

  • Monitor KPIs such as average resolution time, recurrence rate, and customer satisfaction.

What We’re Looking For

  • Degree in Law or a related field.

  • Customer Support Experience,

  • Solid knowledge of:

    • Consumer Protection Law

    • Tourism & Travel Law

    • Package Travel and tourism services regulations

  • Minimum of 1 year experience in one or more of the following areas:

    • Complaints management

    • Customer support / operations

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills (Portuguese mandatory | English mandatory, other languages are a plus).

  • Strong organizational and prioritization skills.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary based on experience and expertise;

  • Annual performance-based bonus;

  • Health insurance;

  • 24 days of annual leave (including your birthday off);

  • Travel perks at net rates.