Retention Advocate III

Property & Casualty License Preferred Fetch Pet Insurance, a tech-enabled pet wellness company, has consistently been an innovative leader in the pet insurance industry, offering the most extensive and all-inclusive pet insurance and health advice. Put simply, Fetch makes vet bills affordable. We offer a comprehensive product that does not have any restrictions based on breed, age, or size. We are believers in helping pets get through their bad days but also focus on extending the good days. How do we do that? – through a wide portfolio of products + offerings, which include Fetch Health Forecast, our pet health and lifestyle blog, The Dig, and our partnerships with Project Street Vet and animal no-kill shelters across North America. At Fetch, you are a part of that innovation. We value transparency among our coworkers and always have an open line of communication. Ask anyone who works here, it is an all-hands-on-deck, cross-functional, collaborative effort, where you will be able to interact with brilliant, creative, like-minded individuals who have an equally immense passion for pets. JOB OVERVIEW We're looking for a Retention Advocate to join our Fetch Pet Insurance team! In this role, you'll help our pet parents keep the coverage that protects their furry family members. You'll handle a mix of calls and emails—listening to customers, understanding their needs, and finding creative ways to keep them with Fetch. You'll use your sales and problem-solving skills to turn tough conversations into positive experiences, highlight the value of our plans, and make sure every customer feels heard and supported. If you're great at connecting with people, can stay calm under pressure, and enjoy working in a fast-paced, team-focused environment, this role is for you. We're looking for someone with call center experience (retention or sales is a big plus!), strong communication skills, and a knack for multitasking. A General Lines Property & Casualty (P&C) license is required—but don't worry, we'll assist you if you need to get licensed in new states. RESPONSIBILITIES Manage a high volume of complex customer retention interactions with exceptional autonomy and precision, handling the most challenging save opportunities and escalated cases Serve as a subject matter expert (SME) in retention strategies, advanced negotiation, and value-based selling across the organization Demonstrate mastery in diagnosing customer motivations, competitive dynamics, and behavioral triggers to drive renewal decisions Lead by example through consistent top-tier performance and adherence to Fetch's mission of extending and deepening customer relationships Partner with Retention leadership to pilot new strategies, messaging frameworks, and process enhancements that improve overall save rates Support training, coaching, and calibration sessions by sharing insights, call recordings, and best practices with peers and new hires Collaborate with internal stakeholders across Operations, Product, and Marketing to represent the customer voice and influence retention initiatives Identify emerging customer trends and competitive threats through data and frontline feedback, providing actionable recommendations to leadership Handle escalations that require complex problem-solving, policy knowledge, and high-level communication to achieve positive outcomes for both the customer and the company Maintain exceptional accuracy and completeness in documentation, ensuring all retention-related data is usable for performance and quality insights Contribute to ongoing process improvement initiatives, recommending and testing solutions that enhance both efficiency and customer satisfaction Must be able to work a minimum of the 40-hour work week with varied shifts and occasional weekend time REQUIREMENTS A minimum of five (5) years in a call center environment with at least three (3) years in a dedicated retention, renewal, or sales leadership-support role. Proven track record of consistently exceeding retention or save goals in a high-volume environment Expert-level communication and negotiation skills with the ability to navigate emotionally charged conversations and complex objections Advanced understanding of customer lifecycle, competitive positioning, and value articulation in subscription-based or insurance products Demonstrated ability to analyze data and trends to inform retention strategy and decision-making Comfortable acting as a peer mentor, trainer, and strategic contributor without formal leadership authority High degree of professionalism, empathy, and composure under pressure Strong business acumen with the ability to align individual actions to organizational performance metrics Proficient in CRM systems, analytics dashboards, G-Suite, and call management tools Must hold or be willing to obtain and maintain a General Lines Property & Casualty (P&C) license across multiple states; company will sponsor licensing where applicable As a company, we understand the importance of work-life balance and prioritize the mental health + well-being of our employees, ensuring you can thrive both professionally and personally. COMPENSATION This is a full-time position, employees receive competitive compensation. Hourly base: $30.00 + Incentive On Target Earnings (OTE): $62,000.00-120,000.00+ Not just pets, we want our employees to live their best lives, too — here at Fetch, you will have: 401k matching PTO - 20 days accrued annually, 9 holidays, 1 floating holiday One additional day of PTO is added each year on your anniversary with the company; a maximum of 30 days Volunteering - eligible to earn up to 8 floating holiday hours per calendar year Educational Assistance Programs Department incentive perks Fetch Pet Insurance discount - 50% off, up to $2000 savings/year WORK-FROM-HOME SET-UP Subscription to a reliable high-speed internet connection (minimum of 100 Mbps download and 30 Mbps upload speed) A quiet, dedicated place to work in your home that is not easily disrupted by background noises or regular distractions Office space must be large enough to accommodate two 19" monitors, a laptop, mouse, keyboard, and headset. Ability to set up and connect (with instructions and remote IT team assistance) equipment that is shipped to your home If you are passionate about furry friends and eager to educate pet owners on the value of protecting their beloved companions, this job is perfect! Join us at Fetch, where we help pets live their best lives and empower our employees to live theirs. —ABOUT FETCH— Fetch is a high-growth, Warburg-Pincus portfolio company. We are a passionate group of 350+ employees and partners across the U.S. and Canada dedicated to helping pets live their best lives. We have two offices (New York City, NY, and Winnipeg, Canada) and we currently provide security to over 500,000 pet parents. We don't just accept differences — we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our products, and our community. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We recruit, hire, pay, grow, and promote no matter of gender, race, color, sexual orientation, religion, age, protected veteran status, physical and mental abilities, or any other identities protected by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Arl Iowa