Hybrid Retention Manager

Posted 4 weeks ago

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About the role

  • Retention Manager leading operations for the renewals team in ensuring client retention. Focusing on coaching and development while supporting strategic business objectives in Montreal.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee the daily operations of the Renewals and Collections team, ensuring balanced workloads, adherence to internal controls, and alignment with established processes (contact cadence and escalation protocols)
  • Approve time-off requests while ensuring adequate team coverage and maintaining service levels
  • Support agents in resolving escalated collection cases and provide guidance on resolution strategies
  • Schedule and lead regular team meetings to discuss updates, challenges, and priorities
  • Conduct regular one-on-one meetings to evaluate performance against individual and team KPIs, set goals, and provide constructive feedback
  • Implement personalized coaching and development plans to address areas for improvement
  • Foster a culture of continuous learning by offering skill development and career progression opportunities
  • Identify and develop high-potential talent and future leaders within the team
  • Collaborate with the Vice President, Retention and Inside Sales to align team objectives with overall company goals
  • Support the implementation of initiatives aimed at increasing customer retention and revenue growth
  • Produce and analyze retention and collections reports, and provide KPI updates to the Vice President
  • Serve as the primary communication link between the Renewals team and senior management
  • Ensure updates, changes, and announcements are communicated clearly and understood by all
  • Promote a culture of transparency, trust, and collaboration within the team

Requirements

  • Proven experience in a leadership or team management role, with responsibility for 10 to 15 direct reports (ideally in a retention and/or collections environment)
  • Demonstrated ability to coach, mentor, and develop team members
  • Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret performance metrics and implement improvements
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to build effective internal and external relationships
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and familiarity with CRM tools (Salesforce, Dynamics)
  • Self-starter with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced operational environment
  • Desirable: experience with and knowledge of technology solutions
  • Knowledge of value-creation techniques and objection-handling methods
  • Financial and commercial acumen to support retention strategy

Benefits

  • Integrated mental health and wellness support
  • Vacation starting at 3 weeks
  • Well-being days and an annual community giving day – an additional opportunity to give back or take time for yourself
  • Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
  • Year-end company shutdown to allow you to rest and recharge
  • LinkedIn Learning license for upskilling and development

Job title

Retention Manager

Job type

Experience level

Junior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

HybridCanada

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