Retentions Team LeaderOld Mutual Limited • Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
Retentions Team Leader
Old Mutual Limited • Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
30+ days ago
Job descriptionLet's Write Africa's Story Together! Old Mutual is a firm believer in the African opportunity and our diverse talent reflects this. Job Description naThe Retention Team Leader is responsible for managing a team of consultants tasked with retaining customers / collecting missed insurance premiums. This role combines customer retention strategies with collections performance management, ensuring improved customer loyalty, reduced lapse rates, and maximized premium recovery. The Team Leader will drive productivity, coach for quality engagements, and align daily operations to business targets. Key Responsibilities : Team Leadership Lead, motivate, and manage a team of Retention / Collections Consultants. Monitor individual and team performance across both retention saves / premium recollection. Conduct daily check-ins, coaching sessions, and monthly performance reviews. Drive a culture of performance, accountability, and customer-centric engagement. Retention & Collections Performance Ensure agents are proactively calling customers who have missed payments / requested cancellations. Guide the team in handling objections and offering solutions to retain customers / recover premiums. Track and report daily, weekly, and monthly performance against targets for saves, recollections, contact rates, and conversion rates. Operational Execution Ensure effective use of dialer systems, campaigns, and lead management tools. Oversee adherence to scripts, rebuttals, and processes for reinstating or retaining policies. Collaborate with other departments (e.g., Billing, Customer Service) to resolve customer issues impacting retention or payment success. Compliance & Quality Assurance Ensure all interactions are compliant with industry regulations (e.g., NCA, TCF, POPIA). Conduct call evaluations and side-by-sides to ensure agents meet quality and compliance standards. Address process gaps and recommend improvements based on call insights. Customer Engagement Step in to handle escalated customer cases and support consultants on complex objections. Promote empathetic but assertive communication techniques to influence customer decisions. Balance customer needs with business risk and revenue protection. Training & Development Identify skill gaps and coordinate training or refresher sessions on retention strategies and collections techniques. Facilitate objection-handling workshops and campaign performance reviews. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) Retention (Save) Ratio (%) Premium Recollection Rate (%) Contact Rate (%) Quality Score (%) Customer Satisfaction (CSAT) Conversion Rate per Lead (%) Agent Adherence and Talk Time Qualifications and Experience Matric (Grade 12) – Required Tertiary qualification in Business, Credit Management, or related field – Advantageous 2+ years experience in a call center environment (retentions and / or collections) 1+ year in a team leader or supervisory role Knowledge of short-term insurance products – Preferred Skills and Competencies Strong leadership and performance management Excellent verbal and written communication Effective objection handling and negotiation Analytical and target-driven CRM and dialer proficiency Regulatory knowledge (TCF, NCA, POPIA) Skills Backlog Management, Customer Complaint Management, Customer Feedback Management, Customer-Focused, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Customer Service, Customer Service Operations, Customer Understanding, Data Management, Digital Consumer Engagement, Executing Plans, Sales Data Management, Strengthening Customer Relationships, Upselling Competencies Action Oriented### ### Collaborates### ### Communicates Effectively### ### Customer Focus### ### Decision Quality### ### Directs Work### ### Drives Results### ### Instills Trust Education NQF Level 5 - Higher, Advance or Occupational Certificate or equivalent Closing Date 16 November 2025 , 23 : 59 The appointment will be made from the designated group in line with the Employment Equity Plan of Old Mutual South Africa and the specific business unit in question. The Old Mutual Story! Old Mutual is a premium African financial services organisation that offers a broad spectrum of financial solutions to retail and corporate customers across key market segments in 14 countries. The lines of business include Life and Savings, Property and Casualty, Asset Management and Banking and Lending. We are rooted in our purpose of Championing Mutually Positive Futures Every Day and believe that a great customer experience is anchored in a great employee experience.
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