Retention Advisor – Bournemouth

The Work Shop Resourcing Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Commission scheme

Free parking

Job summary

The Work Shop Resourcing Ltd is recruiting for a Retention Advisor with a fast-paced, supportive team. You will handle inbound calls from customers considering cancellation, understand reasons and present retention options to protect memberships.

Working 37.5 hours weekly (Mon-Fri, 9am-6pm) in the UK, you will explain benefits and terms, update customer records, and strive to hit retention targets while delivering first-class service. Training and progression opportunities available.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and customer service skills are essential.
• Confident telephone demeanor and solutions-focused approach.
• Ability to handle objections and maintain composure in challenging conversations.

Responsibilities

• Handle inbound calls from customers looking to cancel their membership.
• Understand the customer's reason for cancellation and identify appropriate retention opportunities.
• Clearly explain benefits, terms and available options.
• Use approved retention offers where appropriate to support customer retention.
• Process cancellations accurately when retention is not possible.
• Handle challenging or sensitive conversations professionally and empathetically.
• Maintain accurate customer records and update internal systems following each interaction.
• Work towards individual and team targets, including retention rates, call quality and customer experience.
• Use any remaining time between inbound calls to support the wider team with emails, customer queries and other administrative tasks as required.
• Identify recurring customer feedback and reasons for cancellation to support improvements.

Skills

Customer service

Retention

Telephone communication

CRM software

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Our client is fast-paced, fast-growing company that helps veterinary practices to manage pet healthcare plans on behalf of their customers. They have recently grown from strength to strength and due to their continued success require positive and enthusiastic individuals to join their busy team as a Retention Advisor.

The Inbound Retention Advisor is responsible for speaking with customers who are considering cancelling their membership. The role focuses on understanding their reasons for leaving, resolving concerns where possible, and identifying suitable options to retain their membership while providing a positive customer experience.

Thisisanexcitingopportunitytojoinasupportiveandfriendlyteam,offeringlongtermopportunitiesandgrowth.Aconfidenttelephonemannerandapassionfordeliveringfirstclasscustomerserviceisrequired.

Key Responsibilities of the Retention Advisor

• Handle inbound calls from customers looking to cancel their membership.
• Understand the customer's reason for cancellation and identify appropriate retention opportunities.
• Clearly explain benefits, terms and available options.
• Use approved retention offers where appropriate to support customer retention.
• Process cancellations accurately when retention is not possible.
• Handle challenging or sensitive conversations professionally and empathetically.
• Maintain accurate customer records and update internal systems following each interaction.
• Work towards individual and team targets, including retention rates, call quality and customer experience.
• Use any remaining time between inbound calls to support the wider team with emails, customer queries and other administrative tasks as required.
• Identify recurring customer feedback and reasons for cancellation to support improvements.

What We're Looking For in a Retention Advisor

• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Confidence handling telephone-based customer conversations.
• A positive and solutions-focused approach.
• Ability to handle objections and difficult conversations professionally.
• Good attention to detail and accurate system use.
• Comfortable working towards performance and retention targets.
• Previous customer service, retention or sales experience would be beneficial but is not essential.

Hours are 37.5 hours a week Monday-Friday, between the hours of 9am and 6pm (9-5 or 10-6)

Benefits

• £12.71 per hour
• Commission scheme
• Free parking