Customer Retention Manager - Sales
At a glance
Manager-level Retention Marketing role at Experian. Nottingham · full-time.
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What you'll do
- Take charge of customers showing cancellation risk, reduced product use or a stated wish to leave
- Address cancellation concerns with tailored options that can keep customers onboard
- Show clients the continuing value of the solutions to restore usage and win renewals
- Negotiate contract terms and shape client decisions while protecting long-term relationships
- Work with other teams to align customer needs with business goals
What you bring
- Experience in retention, account management or similar work with SME clients in B2B software
- A record of meeting retention, renewal or revenue-protection goals, with forecasting experience
- Commercial negotiation skills and the ability to influence clients while preserving relationships
Who this fits
This manager-level role suits someone focused on retaining existing B2B software customers, rather than pursuing new business. You'll report to a Sales Manager and work hybrid, with forty percent of your time office-based in Nottingham. The role includes an uncapped commission.
From the employer
Experian is a global data and technology company, powering opportunities for people and businesses around the world. We operate across a range of markets, from financial services to healthcare, automotive, agribusiness, insurance, and many more. Experian invests in people and new advanced technologies to unlock the power of data. We have an amazing team of 25,200 people in 32 countries.
We are looking for a Customer Retention Manager to join our Growth Markets – EBE Retention team within GTM. Reporting into the Sales Manager, you will take ownership of customers who are at risk, have stopped using the product, or have expressed an intent to cancel. Your primary objective is to protect and retain revenue, re‑establish product usage, and secure renewals by demonstrating ongoing value from Experian’s solutions.
You will build strong client relationships, negotiating favourable contract terms, and influencing client decision-making to drive positive business outcomes. You will engage with clients who wish to cancel, addressing their concerns and presenting tailored solutions to retain their business.
- Experience in customer retention, particularly with SME clients, account management, or a similar role in the B2B software industry.
- Demonstrate achievement of retention targets and forecasting.
- Track record of achieving retention, renewal, or revenue protection targets rather than pure new‑business sales.
- Strong commercial negotiation skills with the ability to influence outcomes while maintaining long‑term customer relationships.
- Tailor communication style to suit a diverse audience, building partnerships and conveying complex information clearly.
- Demonstrate a data-driven approach to decision-making and address client concerns and present tailored solutions.
- Experience collaborating effectively, aligning client needs with our goals to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes.
- Work with cross-functional teams to achieve common goals.
Benefits package includes:
- Hybrid working - 40% office based
- Great compensation package and uncapped commission
- Core benefits include Pension, Bupa healthcare, Sharesave Scheme and more
- 25 days annual leave with 8 bank holidays and 3 volunteering days. You can purchase additional annual leave.
Our uniqueness is that we celebrate yours. Experian's people first, inclusive and purpose driven culture is multi award-winning; World's Best Workplaces™ 2025 (Fortune Global Top 25), Great Place To Work™ in 26 countries to name a few. Check out Experian Life on social or explore our Careers Site to understand why. Experian is also proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know at the earliest opportunity.
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