Temporary Retention Advisor – Metropolitan Lesotho
Location: Maseru, Lesotho
Closing Date: 18 April 2025
Position Type: Temporary
Department: Client Services
Cluster: International
Remote Opportunity: Hybrid (Some of the time)
Reference Number: MMH250403-2
Overview:
Metropolitan Lesotho, a subsidiary of the Momentum Group listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange, is seeking a proactive and results-driven Retention Advisor to join its dynamic team in Maseru. This temporary role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to a high-performance culture, ensuring client satisfaction and policy retention through effective communication and operational excellence.
Role Purpose:
To manage the collection of missed premiums and ensure the retention and maintenance of the In-Force Book. The role involves interacting with clients and stakeholders to recover missed premiums, resolve client issues, and uphold service standards.
Key Responsibilities:
-Manage the collection and recovery of outstanding premiums and loan debts
-Ensure timely allocation of premiums to individual policies
-Attend to client and stakeholder queries within defined timelines
-Assist with relodging of payment instructions and resolution of complaints
-Maintain regular communication with clients to support retention strategies
-Contribute innovative ideas to improve client satisfaction
-Complete productivity tracking and reporting tools consistently
-Participate in client meetings and support the Retention Team Leader
-Keep abreast of industry and legislative developments impacting the role
-Take ownership of personal learning and skills development
Minimum Requirements:
-A Degree in Accounting, Business Management, or a related field
-Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word
-Previous experience in credit control or premium collection management will be advantageous
Key Competencies:
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to build rapport and engage confidently with clients
- Analytical thinking and problem-solving ability
- Excellent time management and accuracy under pressure
- High level of integrity and confidentiality
- Familiarity with retention strategies and industry practices