Inside Sales - Retention Specialist

Ziprecruiter
Phoenix, AZ
HybridCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Aimed at mid-level professionals in B2B sales or customer service who excel in resolving issues and building long-term relationships, with a preference for candidates based in Phoenix, AZ or open to hybrid/remote work arrangements.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with 2-5 years in B2B sales or customer service, skilled in turning negative feedback into positive outcomes.
    — “Ability to turn an upset customer into a loyal, satisfied customer”
  • Individuals who thrive in a customer-centric environment and are adept at identifying and solving root issues.
    — “uncovering the root cause of concerns through deep discovery”

Things to consider

  • Attendance and adherence to work hours are critical, even if the role allows remote work.
    — “Regular, reliable, and predictable attendance”
  • The role may require a strong focus on customer retention, which could be intense or repetitive.
    — “Minimizes revenue lost from canceled accounts”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience in resolving customer churn and improving satisfaction through discovery.
    — “Identifies areas of opportunity for optimizing results and improving customer satisfaction”
  • Showcase your ability to manage cancellations and retain clients through phone and email.
    — “Handles and processes all customer cancellation requests via phone and email”
  • Emphasize your strategic thinking in developing customer retention plans.
    — “Develops strategies to resolve issues and retain customers”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

Derived from job-description analysis by Serendipath's career intelligence engine.

What success looks like

  • exceeding retention goals
  • minimizing revenue loss from canceled accounts
  • developing strategies to resolve customer issues
Typical background
2-5 years of experience in sales, account management, customer service, or client support

Skills & requirements

Required

SalesAccount ManagementCustomer ServiceClient SupportCommunicationProblem SolvingMS Office Suite

Preferred

B2B SalesAi-driven TechnologyCustomer Retention Strategies

Stack & domain

SalesAccount ManagementCustomer ServiceClient SupportMS Office SuiteLeadershipCommunicationProblem SolvingTeamworkCustomer Retention

About the role

Original posting from Ziprecruiter via Greenhouse

We offer a hybrid work environment. Most US-based positions can also be performed remotely (any exceptions will be noted in the Minimum Qualifications below.)

Our Mission:

To actively connect people to their next great opportunity.  

Who We Are: 

ZipRecruiter is a leading online employment marketplace. Powered by AI-driven smart matching technology, the company actively connects millions of all-sized businesses and job seekers through innovative mobile, web, and email services, as well as through partnerships with the best job boards on the web. ZipRecruiter has the #1 rated job search app on iOS & Android.

Summary:

Responsible for the retention of ZipRecruiter customers by uncovering the root cause of concerns through deep discovery and working alongside the customer as a trusted partner and advisor to resolve them. This role strives to identify the core reason for customer account cancellations and proposes appropriate solutions to not only retain their business, but also create "happy churn" customers who are more likely to return in the future.

Responsibilities:

Meets or exceeds established performance goals, including productivity and quality of activities.

Acts as a daily key contributor to the team Retention goal.

Minimizes revenue lost from canceled accounts.

Handles and processes all customer cancellation requests via phone and email.

Identifies areas of opportunity for optimizing results and improving customer satisfaction through effective discovery calls.

Develops strategies to resolve issues and retain customers.

Promotes ZipRecruiter site features and benefits (ZipHire, TrafficBoost, etc.).

Qualifications:

2-5 years of experience in Sales, Account Management, Customer Service, or Client Support.

Prior B2B experience preferredWorking knowledge of MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PPT)

Ability to turn an upset customer into a loyal, satisfied customer by demonstrating a genuine tone and eagerness to help.

Regular, reliable, and predictable attendance, along with consistent adherence to scheduled work hours, is an essential requirement of this position

As part of our team you’ll enjoy:

Competitive salary

Exceptional benefits package

Flexible Vacation & Paid Time Off

Employer-matched 401(k) plan

The US base pay for this position is $15.39 USD per hour. In addition to the base hourly rate, this role is eligible for a target commission of $20,790.00 USD annually (based on full-time hours and 100% quota attainment). Your actual compensation will vary based on performance against sales targets.

Depending on the position offered, equity, bonuses, commission, or other forms of compensation may also be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits.

ZipRecruiter is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or genetics.

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Source: Ziprecruiter careers (Greenhouse)

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