Retentions Consultant

Virgin Active South Africa · Cape Town, Western Cape

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Job Description

  • At Virgin Active, our purpose is to change people's lives for the better through wellness. As a Retentions Consultant, you play a key role in supporting members on their holistic wellness journey by ensuring their access to our luxury wellness environments remains uninterrupted.
  • Every interaction is an opportunity to inspire and empower members to take charge of their wellness journey while fostering a culture of trust, understanding, and transformation.

A day in the life of a Retention Consultant...

  • Proactively handle cancellation requests via outbound/inbound calls and written correspondence.
  • Engage with members to understand their concerns and offer tailored solutions that encourage continued membership.
  • Apply strong objection-handling and negotiation skills to maximize retention outcomes.
  • Use structured call flows and in-house methodology to identify member needs and match them with appropriate offerings.
  • Deliver empathetic, professional service aligned with Virgin Active's values: being inspiring, always improving, doing the right thing, and having fun.
  • Adapt quickly to different campaigns, products, and retention strategies as required by the business.
  • Maintain compliance with all regulatory, contractual, and quality standards.
  • Accurately document all member interactions, offers, and outcomes in line with POPI and internal systems.
  • Address member queries, feedback, and complaints promptly and professionally.
  • Collaborate with other departments and leadership teams to support business goals and drive retention success.
  • Support business targets by reducing churn and improving member loyalty.
  • Work collaboratively with other departments and leadership teams to support the achievement of business outcomes and drive member retention success.
  • Prompt the business loyalty program

Our minimum requirements…

Experience & Background

  • Proven experience in retentions, sales, or customer service within a contact centre environment.
  • Ability to work across multiple campaigns, adapting quickly to changing business needs.

Skills & Competencies

  • Excellent persuasion, negotiation, and communication skills.
  • High emotional intelligence with the ability to manage sensitive conversations effectively.
  • Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
  • Resilience and adaptability in a fast-paced, target-driven environment.
  • Commitment to member loyalty, with a focus on reducing churn and maximizing retention.
  • Ability to maintain compliance with all regulatory, contractual, and quality standards.
  • Skilled in accurate documentation of customer interactions and retention outcomes.

We'd like you to have…

  • Customer Centric Focus
  • Must display empathy and the ability to build rapport
  • Quality must be your key focus in delivering the result
  • Must have excellent influencing skills
  • Must be able to manage objection and be able to close calls
  • Must be able to work independently
  • Must be a good team player and treat the team with respect

We'd love you to have…

  • Good knowledge of relevant computer programs e.g., CRM software and telephone systems

Closing Date 31 August 2026

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