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Constant Contact · 1 day ago

Retention Specialist

Constant Contact is a company dedicated to empowering business owners and individuals through their online tools. The Retention Specialist role involves engaging with customers who wish to cancel or downgrade their services, employing a consultative approach to help them rediscover the value of the platform, thereby preserving revenue and reducing churn.

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Responsibilities

Respond promptly and professionally to customer retention inquiries via phone, email, and Salesforce cases, focusing on delivering positive customer outcomes
Manage inbound calls from customers requesting cancellation or downgrade. Apply problem-solving and retention techniques to overcome objections and highlight solution-based value
Identify the customer's industry, pain points, and usage trends to personalize your messaging and propose marketing strategies that align with their business goals
Leverage a structured offer tree, active listening, and product knowledge to recommend relevant features, services, or account optimizations
Use save offers judiciously based on call type, business rules, customer potential, and historical engagement data
Work collaboratively with Billing, Tier 1, Customer Success, and Product Support teams to resolve any underlying customer issues driving churn
Track cancellation reasons, identify trends, and participate in pilots or process improvements that enhance customer satisfaction and business performance

Qualification

Customer RetentionSalesforceNegotiation TechniquesAnalytical ThinkingInside Sales ExperienceVerbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationProblem-SolvingGrowth MindsetCross-Functional Collaboration

Required

2+ years in a Customer Retention, Inside Sales, or Account Management role (preferably in a SaaS, tech, or subscription-based business)
Strong verbal and written communication skills with a proven ability to handle sensitive customer conversations confidently
Demonstrated experience with save-rate-driven metrics or quota-based goals
Ability to navigate difficult conversations and turn negative experiences into positive outcomes
Strong analytical thinking with the ability to assess account history, campaign effectiveness, and billing patterns
The ability to navigate multiple systems to resolve customer inquiries

Preferred

Familiarity with Salesforce, Stripe, Five9, IEX, Verint and customer lifecycle stages, and CRM best practices
A growth mindset—someone who learns quickly, adapts in a fast-paced environment, and thrives on hitting goals

Benefits

A generous paid time off policy and a competitive benefits package that supports the health and well-being of you and your family
Work flexibility and are proud to serve our customers as a hybrid workforce

Company

Constant Contact

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Constant Contact makes digital marketing easy and effective for small businesses and nonprofits across the globe.

H1B Sponsorship

Constant Contact has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (20)
2024 (16)
2023 (16)
2022 (33)
2021 (21)
2020 (27)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$423.16M
Key Investors
Clearlake Capital GroupClearlake Capital Group,Siris Capital GroupGreylock
2025-10-07Private Equity
2021-02-11Private Equity· $400M
2015-11-02Acquired

Leadership Team

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Frank Vella
Chief Executive Officer
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Jerry Jao
SVP & GM
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