Bilungual Retention Specialist (Remote)

Insight Pest Solutions Canada; Longueuil; Remote; CAD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Pest Solutions Canada is seeking a Bilingual Retention Specialist to work remotely across Canada. The role focuses on escalations, customer care, and proactive retention strategies, with shifts Mon–Fri EST and a 40-hour week.

You will be the primary contact for clients, delivering tailored solutions, maintaining CRM data, and identifying upsell opportunities while ensuring high satisfaction and long-term engagement.

Qualifications

• Experience in a call centre environment or customer support.
• Fluent in written and spoken French and English.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Empathetic and professional towards customers.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to multitask.
• Self-motivated with ability to work with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Receive and handle all inbound and outbound escalations promptly and professionally.
• Handle inbound calls in a timely and professional manner.
• Provide tailored solutions using logic and proactive thinking.
• Identify and address potential issues to ensure satisfaction and retention.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships to boost loyalty.
• Collaborate with departments to address customer inquiries.
• Provide feedback to internal teams on customer sentiment and pain points.
• Maintain CRM databases accurately with minimal errors.
• Deliver first-class experiences by answering questions and requests.
• Identify upsell or cross-sell opportunities within existing accounts.

Skills

Call center experience

Bilingual French & English

Excellent communication

Empathetic approach

Organizational skills

Self-motivated

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Position Snapshot: Bilingual Retention Specialist (Remote)

Job Type: Full Time, Permanent

Work Schedule: There are openings in multiple shifts: 8:00am-4:00pm; 9:00am-5:00pm; or 12:00pm-8:00pm - all postings are EST with working days of Monday - Friday, averaging 40 hours/week

Compensation: $19.35 CAD/hour

Start Date: Immediately, pending candidate availability

The Big Picture: The longer the relationship lasts, the stronger it becomes!

Retention is about creating lasting relationships that go beyond the initial interaction. It’s not just about keeping clients—it's about continuously adding value, understanding their needs, and consistently exceeding expectations. On a daily basis, you will serve as the primary and secondary point of contact for our clients, your proactive attitude, strong organizational skills, and problem-solving abilities will ensure that all solutions are delivered efficiently and with a personalized touch. By focusing on delivering exceptional experiences, fostering open communication, and aligning with long-term and company goals, you create a foundation where clients feel valued, engaged, and motivated to stay.

Position Summary - Responsibilities:

• Receive and handle all inbound and outbound escalations in a timely and professional manner.

• Receive and handle inbound calls in a timely and professional manner

• Offer exceptional customer experiences by providing tailored solutions - using logic and critical thinking and all parameters, where appropriate

• Proactively identify and address potential issues or concerns of escalated cases, ensuring customer satisfaction and retention.

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, understanding their needs and goals to enhance loyalty and long-term engagement.

• Liaise with the appropriate department representatives to address any customer concerns or inquiries.

• Provide feedback and insights to internal teams regarding customer sentiment, trends, and pain points, contributing to service improvement and retention strategies.

• Exercise administrative skills in using and maintaining all CRM databases and systems, void of error.

• Deliver first-class customer experiences answering questions and providing information in response to concerns and requests.

• Identify upsell or cross-sell opportunities within existing accounts, providing additional value while maintaining a focus on customer retention.

• Perform other tasks assigned by the direct supervisor as, and when, required.

Qualifications - What will make you successful:

• Experience working in a call centre environment (preferred)

• Self motivated individuals who are able to work with little supervision

• Possesses excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Empathetic and professional towards customers

• Strong organizational skills and the ability to multitask

• Possesses an eagerness to learn and work in a team setting

• Robust ability to problem solve under pressure and seek support when appropriate. Our ideal candidate is resilient and takes initiative to examine problems through both an analytical and creative lens

Must be bilingual in both French and English written and oral communications

General Requirements:

• A private, quiet, distraction-free, workspace with a door you can shut and work without interruption.

• Disciplinedwork ethic - aself-starter with the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

• Individual headset equipment is preferred

• Access to a personal laptop and/or computer

Network Requirements:

• Internet Download Speed of 50 Mbps or greater

• Internet Upload Speed of 15 Mbps or greater

• Connection has less than 100ms of latency (ping)

• Hotspots, dial-up and wireless connectivity are not acceptable connections.