Retention Specialist

| Tyler, TX, USA
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Are you looking to Optimize your life? Start your exciting path to a rewarding career today!
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
If you are looking for a career that will allow you to better partner with customers, so you are a true advisor- look no further! A Retention Sales Representative is responsible for saving and retaining customers who are requesting to disconnect or downgrade service. Every call is a sales opportunity that can lead to a great impression of the Optimum brand. The Specialist will be required to educate & offer products and services that would most benefit the customer. Great base + commission opportunity!
Responsibilities

  • Demonstrate product and service knowledge while utilizing high value selling skills to meet Optimum technology, product, and service sales retention targets, in a commission driven environment, by retaining customers who are at risk of terminating service or rewarding loyal customers, through explanation of the overall value, features and benefits of all products and services offered by Optimum, including communicating competitive offers to customers for comparison.
  • Utilizing tools and resources, as well as navigate the multi-product customer billing systems, to interpret and explain to the customer current and historical information contained within the system in response to any customer-related inquiries.


Qualifications

  • High School diploma or GED required.
  • Call center experience required, previous technology and/or cellular sales or equivalent experience preferred.
  • Must be comfortable working in a fast-paced, conflict resolution environment and have the necessary skills to consistently perform to Optimum standards.
  • Ideal candidates must be highly motivated and enjoy working in a challenging sales performance-measured, commission driven environment.
  • Must be able to exhibit written and oral communications skills to a standard as set by Optimum.
  • Computer skills using Windows based systems, including databases & billing systems required.
  • Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and overtime as required.


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.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, religion, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. The Company provides reasonable accommodations upon request in accordance with applicable requirements.
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Nearest Major Market: Tyler

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What are Optimum Perks + Benefits

Optimum Benefits Overview

Medical, Dental, Vision and more
Paid Time Off
Tuition Reimbursement
401K with company match
Product benefits (within company footprint)
Pet Insurance, Life Insurance, Legal support, and more

Culture
Volunteer in local community
One Volunteer Day Annually to be used for a volunteer event of your choice!
Partners with nonprofits
Altice USA has been a long-time supporter of FIRST Robotics, fostering STEM skill development by sponsoring high schools teams and regional competitions throughout our service area.
Team based strategic planning
Open office floor plan
Employee resource groups
Employee-led culture committees
Quarterly engagement surveys
Hybrid work model
In-person all-hands meetings
President's club
Employee awards
Flexible work schedule
Diversity
Dedicated diversity and inclusion staff
Highly diverse management team
Mandated unconscious bias training
Diversity employee resource groups
Hiring practices that promote diversity
Diversity recruitment program
Health Insurance + Wellness
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Disability insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Pet insurance
Wellness programs
Mental health benefits
Wellness days
Financial & Retirement
401(K)
401(K) matching
Performance bonus
Child Care & Parental Leave
Generous parental leave
Family medical leave
Adoption Assistance
Fertility benefits
Vacation + Time Off
Generous PTO
Paid volunteer time
Paid holidays
Paid sick days
Flexible time off
Floating holidays
Bereavement leave benefits
Office Perks
Commuter benefits
Some meals provided
Onsite office parking
Altice USA employees have access to parking at our office locations.
Recreational clubs
Professional Development
Job training & conferences
Altice USA offers its employees access to development during their career journey which includes opportunities to attend job training and industry conferences.
Tuition reimbursement
Promote from within
Mentorship program
Continuing education stipend
Altice USA is proud to offer educational assistance, up to $5,250 annually!
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