Customer Retention and Sales Representative

Cox Communications•Phoenix, AZ

4d•$18•Onsite

About The Position

Our customers are the lifeblood of our business. In this role, you are the last line of defense, and the reason our customers stay with us. Through building meaningful relationships through each customer interaction, you’ll be able to retain, upgrade and/or add new services. If you are looking for a challenging yet rewarding career where you’ll use your persuasive skillset to help our customers rediscover the value of their Cox services, this role will do exactly that. Cox Communications, part of the Cox family of businesses, may be the place for you and we’re hiring a Customer Retention Representative. The Customer Retention and Sales Representative is a full-time position currently working in the office. Call center hours of operation are 5am – 9pm, Mon – Fri and 6am – 7pm, Sat and Sun; shift schedule will be determined at time of hire and subject to change. Compensation includes a full-time hourly base rate of at least $17.71 per hour plus monthly targeted commissions of $1,382 with 3 times earning potential on commission.  Employees also receive a ramp period of up to 2 months to adjust to commission earnings. As part of a customer loyalty-driven team, there is a variable targeted total compensation of $53,430 ($25.69 per hour), while high earners (the top 10%) reach an average annual compensation of just over $73,531.29 ($35.35 per hour).  Targeted total compensation may vary based on factors including, but not limited to: location, candidate experience level, and successful completion of minimum sales targets. You must live within the area of Phoenix, AZ.

Requirements

Minimum High school diploma, GED, or relevant work experience
Effective communication skills
Excellent computer skills
Demonstrated ability to multi-task
Excellent interpersonal skills to work effectively with teams
Excellent ability to persuade others through indirect influence
Ability to seek out opportunities and take initiative with little or no direction
Demonstrated capacity to thrive in a high-change, often ambiguous business environment
Ability to establish customer relationships in a fast-paced environment

Nice To Haves

Experience in the telecommunications industry
1+ years in a sales quota or retention environment
2+ years’ experience in related field (i.e. Retail, Training, Indirect Sales, etc.)

Responsibilities

You’ll take calls from customers who are considering downgrading or disconnecting, listening to their concerns and steering them toward solutions so that we can turn the corner on their experience with us.
You’ll have transparent conversations to help customers understand the value of existing Cox products and services while uncovering the need to add additional products and services.
Along the way, you’ll also reaffirm the needs of each customer’s household and influence or solidify the why Cox products and services satisfy their needs.
You’ll upsell, cross-sell, and work to retain every customer with whom you interact.
You’ll negotiate pricing and identify new opportunities while actively engaging in conversation about our competitors and the value Cox provides (following company guidelines, of course)
You’ll use our customer database to tailor solutions and help customers understand their billing.

Benefits

Cox’s highly competitive pay and other compensation perks (401k + company match, comprehensive medical benefits, etc.)
We also offer free Internet, and discounts on other Cox services valued at up to $300 per month.
We offer tuition reimbursement for academic pursuits, adoption assistance, paid time off to volunteer, childcare and eldercare resources, pet insurance and much more.
Employees are eligible to receive a minimum of sixteen hours of paid time off every month and seven paid holidays throughout the calendar year.
Employees are also eligible for additional paid time off in the form of bereavement leave, time off to vote, jury duty leave, volunteer time off, military leave, and parental leave.
Benefits of working at Cox may include health care insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement planning (401(k)), and paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation/wellness days, and/or PTO).

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