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We are Optimum, a leader in the fast-paced world of connectivity, and we're on the hunt for enthusiastic professionals to join our team! We understand that connectivity isn't just a luxury anymore - it's a necessity that empowers lives, fuels businesses, and drives innovation. A career at Optimum means you'll be enabling progress and enhancing lives by providing reliable, high-speed connectivity solutions that keep the world connected. We owe our success to our amazing product, commitment to our people and the connections we make in every community.
If you are resourceful, collaborative, team-oriented and passionate about delivering consistent excellence, Optimum is the Company for you!
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Job Summary
We are seeking a dedicated and customer-focused individual to join our team as a Retention Business Development Manager. In this role, you will be responsible for enhancing customer satisfaction, reducing churn, and improving Net Promoter Scores (NPS) by implementing retention strategies and delivering exceptional customer experiences. If you are passionate about delighting customers and ensuring long-term satisfaction, we want to hear from you.
Responsibilities

• Customer Engagement
• Proactively engage with existing broadband services customers to understand their needs, concerns, and usage patterns.
• Build and maintain positive relationships through personalized communication channels, including phone calls, emails, and social media.
• Retention Strategy Implementation
• Develop and implement effective retention strategies to reduce churn and increase customer loyalty.
• Analyze customer feedback and data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Customer Delight Initiatives
• Spearhead initiatives to delight customers, going above and beyond to exceed expectations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement creative and customer-centric programs.
• Issue Resolution
• Address customer concerns and issues promptly, working closely with technical support and other departments to ensure swift resolution.
• Implement preventive measures to proactively address potential challenges.
• Customer Education
• Provide customers with information about additional services, features, and benefits, enhancing their overall experience.
• Conduct regular training sessions to educate customers on maximizing the value of our broadband services.
• Monitoring Customer Metrics
• Monitor and analyze customer satisfaction metrics, including NPS, to identify areas for improvement and implement targeted strategies.
• Track and report on customer retention rates and contribute to overall business performance reporting.
• Feedback Collection
• Establish mechanisms for collecting customer feedback and insights, ensuring a continuous feedback loop for improvement.
• Use feedback to drive product and service enhancements that align with customer needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or a related field. Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Proven experience in customer retention, account management, or a related customer-centric role.
• Strong understanding of broadband services and related technologies.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to empathize and connect with customers.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and metrics to inform decision-making.
• Proactive and solution-oriented approach to customer challenges.
• Familiarity with Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software is a plus

Preferred Experience

• 5+ years customer facing interaction and problem-solving experience preferred.
• Past team leadership experience preferred.

At Optimum, we're fueled by our four core pillars: Taking Ownership, Upholding Transparency, Creating Community, and Demonstrating Expertise. Our commitment to empowering employees to take responsibility and embrace proactive problem-solving underpins Taking Ownership. Upholding Transparency is at the core of our culture, with open and honest communication fostering trust among our dedicated team and loyal customers. Creating Community is more than a goal; it's our daily commitment to fostering an environment of collaboration, innovation, and positivity. Demonstrating expertise is a promise we uphold through continuous learning and engagement with our customers to consistently deliver top-quality products and services. These pillars not only shape our culture but define Optimum as a place of excellence, trustworthiness, and thriving community, and we invite you to be a part of our journey.
If you have the drive to succeed and are ready to embark on a thrilling career, seize this opportunity today, and join our winning team, so together, we'll shape the future of connectivity.
All job descriptions and required skills, qualifications and responsibilities for a particular position are subject to modification by the Company from time to time, in the Company's discretion based on business necessity.
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