Customer Rescue Agent

The Unlimited Group

  • Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 9 days ago
Purpose of the Role:
  • To deliver exceptional, retention-focused customer service by resolving concerns with empathy.
  • To promote loyalty through personalised customer solutions.
  • To build long-term customer relationships.
  • The role supports business success through operational excellence, continuous learning, and collaborative teamwork.
Duties & ResponsibilitiesRetention-Focused Customer Engagement
  • Engage with customers on an inbound line to address service concerns or cancellation requests.
  • Proactively uncover and address the root causes behind potential cancellations with care and a solution-driven mindset.
  • Reinforce customer loyalty by highlighting relevant benefits.
  • Drive consistent follow-through to secure resolution, customer satisfaction, and lasting relationships.
Operational Excellence
  • Accurately capture all customer interactions and retention efforts within CRM (Customer Relationship Management) platforms for seamless tracking and insights.
  • Escalate nuanced or unresolved cases promptly, to appropriate internal teams, for quick resolution.
  • Uphold company policies, service protocols, and compliance standards in every customer interaction.
Performance and Growth
  • Consistently meet or exceed performance metrics including retention rate.
  • Actively engage in QA feedback, coaching sessions, and reviews to sharpen skills and retention finesse.
  • Spot opportunities to boost retention through smart, creative refinements to the customer journey.
Product Knowledge and Solutioning
  • Stay informed and up to date on product enhancements, feature rollouts, system improvements, and current promotions.
  • Navigate customers through tailored solutions that align with their specific needs, expectations, and challenges.
  • Use customer insights and product expertise to suggest impactful upgrades or personalised offers that elevate the overall experience.
Team Contribution
  • Share strategies, tips, and success stories with peers to uplift team performance.
  • Participate in upskilling opportunities and retention-focused training sessions to stay ahead.
  • Collaborate openly with team members and provide thoughtful input to meet service standards.
Desired Experience & QualificationKnowledge and Experience
  • Matric or equivalent qualification.
  • 12 years experience in retention, customer service, sales, or contact centre environments with a proven track record.
  • Familiarity with CRM (Customer Relationship Management) systems and customer service platforms is a plus.
  • Preferred languages: Afrikaans and English.
Skill Competencies
  • Strong verbal and written communication paired with excellent persuasive skills.
  • Insightful and data-awareable to identify behavioural trends and churn risks.
  • Emotionally intelligent, calm under pressure, and solution oriented.
  • Detail-driven with the ability to prioritise tasks and manage time effectively.
  • Tech-savvy and confident navigating Microsoft Office and modern contact centre tools.
Personal Characteristics
  • Deeply empathetic with a passion for helping people.
  • Courageous, resilient, and steady in emotionally charged conversations.
  • Energetic, self-motivated, and action-orientedOwn it. Do it. Now.
  • Open to feedback, honest in communication, and always ready to grow.

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