Senior Premium Support Specialist

Date PostedMay 27, 2026LocationTokyo, ShinjukuCompanyAirbnb Japan K. K./Airbnb Japan株式会社SalaryJPY 8500K - JPY 10000KTypecustomer service - call centre manager/sv customer service - customer support hospitality business specialists - concierge

Job Summary

As a Senior Specialist in Premium Support, you will own high-stakes resolutions for the community's most vital members, including the luxury segment. You will exercise high autonomy to mediate complex disputes while driving quality and process improvements. This role requires a blend of expert negotiation, cross-functional collaboration, and a commitment to providing bespoke, high-touch service.

Responsibilities

  • Manage high-stakes, end-to-end complex case resolution.
  • Perform advanced negotiation for high-value disputes.
  • Provide bespoke, high-touch support for premium members.
  • Act as a Subject Matter Expert and mentor teammates.
  • Handle high-priority on-call situations to ensure safety.

Required Skills

  • 5+ years in customer service (multicultural environment).
  • Business-level English and Native-level Japanese.
  • Strong conflict resolution and negotiation skills.
  • High adaptability in fast-paced environments.
  • Proficiency in Mac OS, Google Workspace, and CRM tools.

Job Details

### Job Description As a Senior Specialist, Premium Support, you are a front-line expert for our community’s most vital members, including the Luxury segment. You don't just manage cases—you own them. You will lead high-stakes resolutions from start to finish, exercising high autonomy to find the best outcomes for Hosts, Guests, and the business. ### A Typical Day 1. Complex Case Leadership - End-to-End Ownership: Solve the most severe and urgent cases. You’ll assess situations independently and drive them to final resolution using expert judgment. 2. Advanced Negotiation: Mediate high-value disputes between Hosts and Guests, thinking outside the box to find creative compromises. 3. Strategic Autonomy: Work cross-functionally with Legal and Policy teams, knowing when to follow workflows and when to deviate to achieve the best result. ### Gold Standard Quality - Bespoke Service: Set the performance benchmark by delivering impeccably personalized support that anticipates unique user needs. - Urgency & Precision: Drive complex cases to conclusion quickly and without error, even in highly ambiguous situations. ### Team & Process Evolution - Mentorship & SME: Act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME), supporting new hire onboarding and simplifying complex team processes. - Positive Influence: Proactively lead the team through change and remain flexible to take on new responsibilities as business needs evolve. ### Stakeholder Engagement - Strategic Partnerships: Build trust with internal and external stakeholders through clear, concise communication and professional integrity. - Emergency Accountability: Handle high-priority on-call situations during evenings and weekends to ensure 24/7 community safety and satisfaction. ### Working Hours - 9-hour shifts (with 1-hour break) between 8:00 AM and 8:00 PM JST. - 5 days per week (40 hours total). - Schedule: 5 consecutive days (Tue–Sat OR Sun–Thu). - Holiday work and overtime are sometimes required.