Customer Retention & Cancellations Advisor at Babble Cloud

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

08 Jul, 26

Salary

180000.0

Posted On

09 Apr, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Customer retention, Conflict resolution, Contract management, Communication skills, Attention to detail, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Problem-solving, Time management, Data security, Customer service, Telephone etiquette

Industry

Telecommunications

Description

Company Description Why Babble? Babble is a Customer Experience-led growth business. As the ultimate Trusted Advisor for cloud-based technologies, we specialize in empowering businesses with the best solutions from the world's leading providers. We are specialists in: Microsoft Modern Work Cybersecurity Contact Centre Technology Mobile Solutions Communications & Connectivity With thousands of customers, we're just scratching the surface of our potential. Many of our clients currently benefit from one or two of our technologies, presenting an incredible opportunity to introduce them to our full suite of market-leading solutions. Join us on this exciting journey and let's achieve greatness together! About Us | Leading UK Cloud Solutions Provider | Babble Job Description Role Overview We are seeking a highly organised and customer focused Customer Retentions Specialist to support our Micro customer base. In this fully remote role, you will be the first point of contact for customers who are considering cancelling part or all of their services. You will engage with customers to understand their needs and reason for cancellation and work to retain their business wherever possible. You will manage a personal queue of cases, handle contract related queries, provide clear explanations of terms, and guide customers through either the retention process or a structured exit if cancellation is confirmed. This role requires exceptional communication skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work independently while navigating multiple systems. Professionalism, accuracy, and customer empathy are essential. Key Responsibilities Customer Retention & Cancellation Handling Act as the initial point of contact for customers wishing to cancel services. Assess whether a customer’s request is exploratory or a formal notice of cancellation and respond appropriately. Conduct confident, structured retention conversations to understand issues and explore suitable solutions. When retention is not achievable, manage a compliant and smooth exit process for the customer. Clearly explain contract terms, obligations, notice periods, and financial implications relating to cancellations or service migrations. Calculate and communicate termination fees for recurring services. Escalate complex, sensitive, or disputed cases to the Contracts Specialist Manager when required. Customer Communication & Case Management Conduct outbound and inbound telephone conversations, followed by accurate written summaries. Manage your own case queue, ensuring timely responses and adherence to service standards. Handle general contract queries and provide clear and factual information. Maintain professional, supportive communication throughout all customer interactions. Operational & Administrative Duties Work across multiple systems to validate, update, and maintain accurate customer and service information. Ensure compliance with data security, regulatory requirements, and internal process standards. Record all customer interactions using internal notes, email, and system records. Collaborate with internal teams to help resolve customer issues. Required Skills & Competencies Strong verbal and written communication skills. Ability to confidently navigate challenging or sensitive customer conversations. Understanding of contract terms and the ability to communicate them clearly. Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail. Ability to prioritise workloads and manage a remote role independently. Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Teams, SharePoint, Word, and Excel. Personal Attributes Customer centric mindset with a proactive approach to problem-solving. Resilient, composed, and professional in all customer interactions. Self-motivated and disciplined with strong time management skills. Adaptable to changing priorities and customer needs. Able to build and maintain strong working relationships through virtual communication. Additional Information Why work for Babble? Risk cover; covering Life Cover, Critical Illness Cover, funeral benefits and some Disability benefits 22 days holiday Balance PLUS UK Bank Holidays - with increased annual leave based on length of service 5% allowance based on basic salary that can be towards Medical Aid. UPS provided to assist with load shedding (2-4hrs power for a laptop) Babble issued laptop Annual Company Celebrations Home-Working Policy Your location will be home based, and you will require stable internet connection. It will be your responsibility to have a solution in place to mitigate loadshedding to ensure you are able to work your normal shifts effectively, working from a public space is not deemed a acceptable solution. As a home worker we expect you to have a suitable work set up, desk and a chair in a quiet space. The recruitment journey We want to fill this role quickly, but we want to get the right person. The recruitment process will consist of a screening call. If you proceed past this then you will have an interview over Teams and possibly a follow up interview and competency testing depending on the role requirements. Direct Candidates Only Babble | Leading UK Cloud Solutions Provider Yearly Salary: R180,000 pa Contract Type: Permanent Contracted Office: Cape Town Business Centre

Responsibilities

The advisor acts as the primary point of contact for customers requesting service cancellations, conducting retention conversations to understand needs and explore solutions. They manage a personal case queue, calculate termination fees, and ensure compliant, professional communication throughout the exit or retention process.