Client Retention Specialist (Remote)
About the role
Our Customer Success Team serves as the primary point of contact for valued customers enrolled in Beyond Finance’s financial hardship programs. Our Retention Specialists play a critical role in ensuring the continued loyalty of our Beyond customer base. As a Retention Specialist, your primary responsibility will be to educate and assist clients who are facing financial hardship and exploring options to become debt-free. You will play a crucial role in retaining clients within the Beyond Finance financial hardship debt program.
Responsibilities
- Educate Clients: Provide comprehensive information about the Beyond Finance financial hardship debt program to clients, ensuring they have a clear understanding of the benefits, process, and available options.
- Empathize and Deescalate: Display empathy and active listening skills to understand and deescalate upset clients, addressing their concerns and alleviating their stress regarding their financial situation.
- Navigate CRM System: Effectively use our Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system to quickly access and comprehend client information, including their current financial status and program progress. Maintain accurate and detailed records of all client interactions and program progress in the CRM system.
- Analyze Financial Situation: Assess the client's current financial situation and determine the most appropriate options to help them achieve their goal of becoming debt-free.
- Retain Clients: Collaborate with clients to develop customized solutions that align with their financial goals, and encourage them to remain in the Beyond Finance program.
- Achieve Retention Goals: Meet or exceed retention targets and earn commissions based on your ability to enable clients to achieve their financial objectives.
Requirements
- Experience in Retention, Sales, or Collections
- High school diploma or equivalent (Associate's or Bachelor's degree is a plus)
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle high call volumes
- Resilient and able to remain calm under pressure
- Demonstrated ability to negotiate and deescalate client issues effectively
- Tech savvy and proficiency with a Client Relationship Management system (CRM)
- Strong customer focus and adaptability to different personality types
- Strong verbal and written communication skills along with active listening
- Supports team/department collaboration & inclusion
- Troubleshooting and problem solving skills
- Able to multi-task, set priorities and manage time effectively
- Willingness to adapt to a changing environment and learn about new financial solutions
Qualifications
While you make a difference for others, we’ll work to make a difference for you, providing an uplifting, collaborative work environment and benefits that reflect your value to us. For eligible full-time employees, we offer:
- Considerable employer contributions for health, dental, and vision programs
- Generous PTO, paid holidays, and paid parental leave
- 401(k) matching program
- Merit advancement opportunities
- Career development & training
Benefits
And finally, our team spirit and culture! We cultivate an environment of community, connection, and belonging across our entire organization.