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Retention Specialist

Balance Staffing- Call Center
Salt Lake, UT Full Time
POSTED ON 2/8/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/8/2025

Job Description

Job Description

Overview :

Join our client as a Retention Specialist! Your primary role will be to retain current policyholders by showcasing the importance and benefits of life insurance. This is a call center-based position requiring excellent customer service and communication skills.

Primary Responsibilities :

  • Handle a high volume of calls daily (approximately 90 calls; mix of inbound and outbound).
  • Engage with policyholders who are considering canceling their life insurance policies.
  • Resell the benefits of life insurance and address customer concerns.
  • Process cancellation requests while aiming to retain the customer.
  • Meet department standards for call volume, average handle time, and time management.
  • Provide exceptional service to meet customer needs on every interaction.

Requirements : Experience :

  • 1 years of experience in a high-volume call center, receptionist role, or phone-centric position (strict requirement).
  • 6 months of experience in Retention, Sales, or Collections.
  • Education :

  • High School Diploma or equivalent.
  • Technical Requirements :

  • Reliable internet connection (minimum 50 Mbps download and 25 Mbps upload; hard-wired connection).
  • Smartphone for VPN access.
  • Quiet and professional workspace.
  • Willingness to obtain or have a fire extinguisher in your home.
  • Skills :

  • Basic computer knowledge and proficiency with Microsoft Office.
  • Typing speed of at least 30 wpm.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Exceptional customer service skills – friendly, efficient, and attentive listener.
  • Ability to multitask, work under pressure, and manage time effectively.
  • Attention to detail.
  • Preferences :

  • Experience in the insurance industry.
  • Sales experience.
  • Bilingual candidates (Spanish preferred).
  • Job Type :

  • Direct hire with our client.
  • Full-time and part-time positions available.
  • Location :

  • Work From Home (Nationwide, excluding specific states : Houston, TX, Miami, FL, New York, CA, HI, WA, DC, NJ, VT, NM, ND, SD, ME, WY).
  • Training Schedule (Remote) :

  • Part-Time :  4 weeks, Monday-Friday, 5 PM - 9 PM CST.
  • Post-Training Schedule (Remote) :

  • Part-Time :  Monday-Friday, 5 PM - 9 PM CST, and Saturday, 8 AM - 12 PM CST.
  • Sunday OFF
  • Compensation :
  • 18 / hr.
  • Additional $1 / hr for bilingual Spanish candidates (must pass bilingual assessment).
  • Performance-based bonus pay (up to an additional $6 / hr).
  • Biweekly pay.
  • Equipment Provided :

  • Dual monitor, headset, keyboard, mouse, and camera for virtual meetings (shipped via FedEx).
  • Join our client and make a meaningful impact by helping policyholders understand the value of life insurance!

    Company Description

    Balance Staffing is a full-service staffing agency that aims to unite talented and hardworking people with excellent workplaces, while building lasting relationships with our employees and our clients. To us, job seekers are more than a resume; they are unique individuals working to achieve their career dreams and companies aren’t clients, but partners striving for business success. Our goal is connecting top talent with exceptional employers. Since 1997, that’s been our guiding purpose, inspiring us to always be at our best, so we can be there for you.

    Company Description

    Balance Staffing is a full-service staffing agency that aims to unite talented and hardworking people with excellent workplaces, while building lasting relationships with our employees and our clients. To us, job seekers are more than a resume; they are unique individuals working to achieve their career dreams and companies aren’t clients, but partners striving for business success. Our goal is connecting top talent with exceptional employers. Since 1997, that’s been our guiding purpose, inspiring us to always be at our best, so we can be there for you.

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