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Retention Specialist

PayBright, Raleigh, North Carolina, United States, 27601

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Raleigh, United States | Posted on 02/11/2026

Salary $60,000 + performance bonus ($70,000-$75,000 OTE)

State/Province North Carolina

Country United States

Job Description PayBright is a leading merchant services provider focused entirely on supporting agents and ISOs nationwide. Our business is built on relationships — with our partners, merchants, and internal teams — and we believe operational excellence is one of our greatest competitive advantages. We operate with an agent-first philosophy, work relentlessly to support our merchants, and approach problems with professionalism, calm judgment, and long-term thinking. As we continue to scale, the complexity and risk profile of escalations has increased, and we are investing in senior operational talent to support that growth.

The Retention Specialist is responsible for turning “no” into “yes” by identifying merchant objections, developing creative solutions, and successfully retaining or reactivating accounts that are at risk of cancellation or already closed. This role is highly consultative and outcome-driven, requiring persistence, strong objection-resolution skills, and the ability to translate merchant feedback and data insights into tailored save strategies. The Retention Specialist proactively engages merchants to preserve revenue, strengthen relationships, and reduce overall churn.

This role may be open to remote candidates in select states; however, candidates based in or near Raleigh, NC will be strongly prioritized.

Key Responsibilities

Own merchant retention and winback outcomes by converting cancellations and objections into retained, active accounts

Proactively identify at‑risk merchants and initiate outreach before cancellation occurs

Lead winback efforts for closed merchant accounts by diagnosing root causes of churn and presenting tailored solutions

Conduct high-volume outreach via phone, email, and follow-ups to engage merchants, uncover objections, and negotiate retention outcomes

Analyze account data and merchant history to inform save strategies and prioritize outreach efforts

Develop and execute creative retention approaches aligned to merchant needs, pricing concerns, service issues, or operational challenges

Partner with Operations, Support, and Leadership to resolve systemic issues impacting churn and retention

Provide structured feedback to leadership on product, pricing, process, or service gaps affecting merchant satisfaction

Track, measure, and report on retention, churn, and winback performance, including revenue recovered and save rates

Maintain accurate documentation, notes, and disposition tracking in CRM and internal systems

Requirements Required Skills & Abilities

Expert-level objection handling, negotiation, and retention save techniques

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to clearly explain complex billing and processing topics

Consultative, solutions-oriented approach to merchant conversations

Proven ability to build trust quickly and manage high-stakes, high-emotion retention scenarios

Proactive mindset with a record of solving potential problems before they emerge

Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and translate insights into action

Strong account management and relationship-building skills

Results-driven mindset with focus on measurable retention outcomes

Ability to work independently while collaborating cross-functionally

Proficiency with CRM systems, reporting tools, and structured documentation

Education and Experience Bachelor's Degree

5+ years of experience in high-stakes customer service or retention

Demonstrated success in reducing churn or recovering lost revenue

Experience in payments or merchant services is strongly preferred; candidates with relevant experience in SaaS or other service- or relationship-based B2B industries will also be considered

Experience with merchant statements, processing fees/pricing models, chargebacks/disputes, ACH rejects, equipment programs, and gateway/POS setups is a plus

Schedule & Location

Full-time (40 hours per week)

Monday–Friday, with occasional weekend hours as needed

Candidates in the Raleigh, NC area will be expected to work in the office at least four days per week

Full-time remote candidates will be considered in Arizona, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Kentucky, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, or Texas

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

401(k) retirement plan with company match

Company Culture At PayBright, we pride ourselves on honesty, tenacity, and reliability—values that guide everything we do. We hold ourselves to the highest standards, with a strong emphasis on clear, consistent communication and a relentless focus on execution. We’re driven by a passion for quality, with our success built on persistence, integrity, and a shared commitment to doing things the right way—delivering exceptional service and maintaining excellence across the board.

Equal Opportunity Statement PayBright provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

PayBright is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race or ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran disability or genetic information or any other reason prohibited by law in employment.

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