Retention Associate II

Global Payments Inc.; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits

Career development

Volunteer time

Job summary

Worldpay is seeking a motivated professional to join our Client Success team in Cincinnati. You will handle merchant inquiries, protect revenue, and contribute to a positive, high-touch customer experience across payments products and services.

You bring 1–2 years of sales or problem-solving experience, strong numerical skills, and excellent communication. The role offers growth opportunities, competitive pay, and benefits in a dynamic payments environment.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of experience in sales, negotiation, or problem-solving roles.
• Strong mathematical and analytical abilities, including percentage calculations.
• Ability to handle difficult conversations with professionalism and empathy.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• High computer literacy with Excel, Outlook, and CRM systems.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Team-oriented yet capable of working independently.
• Flexible to support varying shifts.

Responsibilities

• Address merchant inquiries via inbound calls and cases to drive retention.
• Discuss contract terms and ensure adherence when appropriate.
• Provide best-in-class merchant support on products and pricing.
• Identify opportunities to upsell and cross-sell.
• Collaborate with internal teams to resolve issues.
• Manage queues, calls, and case assignments to meet SLAs.
• Analyze merchant statements for rate reviews.
• Maintain CRM records of interactions and outcomes.
• Suggest process improvements to enhance satisfaction.

Skills

Sales experience

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Excel

CRM software

Problem solving

Tools

Excel

CRM software

Job description

Job Description

Unleash your potential at Global! Join a team of passionate payment professionals, committed to making Global the world’s most respected and loved payments company.

Join a team of passionate payment professionals, committed to making Global the world’s most respected and loved payments company.

About The Team

The Client Success team thrives on creative problem-solving, deep product expertise, and a commitment to delivering seamless merchant experiences. We approach each day as an opportunity to make a meaningful impact, ensuring our merchants receive top-tier support and guidance.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Retention & Revenue Protection: Reactively address merchant inquiries through inbound phone queues and assigned cases, focusing on retention and turning challenging situations into positive outcomes.
• Contract Conversations: Engage with merchants considering cancellation, clearly communicating contract terms and, when appropriate, ensuring adherence to contractual obligations.
• Merchant Support: Deliver best-in-class service by resolving issues, answering questions, and providing guidance on products, pricing, and value-added services.
• Upsell & Cross-Sell: Identify opportunities to recommend additional products and services that help merchants optimize their payment solutions.
• Collaboration: Partner with internal teams to resolve complex issues and ensure a seamless merchant experience.
• Queue & Case Management: Manage inbound and outbound calls as well as case assignments from other teams or after-hours, meeting or exceeding service level agreements (SLAs).
• Data-Driven Insights: Analyze merchant statements to provide rate reviews and actionable guidance.
• CRM & Pipeline Management: Maintain accurate records of interactions, opportunities, and outcomes in CRM tools.
• Continuous Improvement: Share insights and feedback to improve processes and merchant satisfaction.

What You Bring

• 1–2 years of experience in sales, negotiation, or problem-solving roles.
• Strong mathematical and analytical skills, including comfort with percentages and rate calculations.
• Proven ability to handle difficult conversations with professionalism and empathy.
• Excellent communication skills—both verbal and written.
• High computer literacy, including proficiency in Excel, Outlook, and CRM systems.
• Critical thinking, adaptability, and a proactive approach to learning.
• Strong organizational and time management abilities.
• Team-oriented mindset with the ability to work independently.
• Flexibility to support varying shifts as needed.

Bonus Points For

• Experience in merchant services or payments industry.
• Account management background.
• Call center background.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.
• Career development tools, resources, and growth opportunities.
• The chance to tackle some of the most impactful challenges in the payments industry.
• Paid time to support charities and give back to your community.

Worldpay is dedicated to offering individuals rewarding career opportunities and competitive compensation. For this full-time position, the good faith estimated annual salary range upon hire is $25.14-$37.37. This range reflects what we reasonably expect to offer based on the role’s responsibilities, level, and geographic location. The actual starting salary will be determined by a candidate’s experience, job-related skills, and relevant education or training. Please note that changes in work location may impact the final offered salary. We encourage you to consult with your recruiter to confirm the budget for your location and to better understand the applicable pay scale. This position is eligible for commission.

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If you are made a conditional offer of employment and will be working in the United States, you will be required to undergo a drug test. In developing this job description care was taken to include all competencies and requirements needed to successfully perform the position. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for individuals with qualified disabilities both during the hiring process, as well as to allow the individual to perform the essential functions of the job, if hired.

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