Customer Retention Specialist – Greater Asia

Customer Retention Specialist – Greater Asia Description - We are looking for a Customer Retention Specialist based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, with strong English and Arabic language capabilities to support the ANZ & Middle East market. The role combines customer retention and sales expertise with data analytics capabilities , using customer, renewal, pipeline, and market data to identify retention risks, uncover growth opportunities, and drive data-informed sales strategies. Responsibilities Develops a strong understanding of the organization's services, solutions, and software, including unique value propositions and competitive advantages. Builds professional relationships with customers and partners, developing a deep understanding of their business, technology, and service requirements. Develops and executes customer retention and sales strategies for existing customers, with a focus on renewal, retention, up-sell, and cross-sell opportunities . Supports the extended Middle East market , engaging effectively with Arabic-speaking customers, partners, and stakeholders while navigating regional business requirements and customer expectations. Maintains accurate and organized records of leads, renewal opportunities, customer interactions, pipeline activities, and market insights. Analyzes customer, renewal, pipeline, sales, and operational data to identify trends, retention risks, whitespace opportunities, and areas for sales improvement. Develops and maintains reports, dashboards, and performance analysis to provide actionable insights on renewal performance, customer retention, pipeline health, conversion, and sales outcomes. Uses data-driven insights to prioritize customer engagement, identify at-risk renewals, improve conversion, and support forecasting and business planning . Tracks and reports key sales and retention metrics and translates data into actionable recommendations for sales and business stakeholders. Conducts customer and channel meetings focused on driving renewal closure and identifying up-sell, cross-sell, and incremental service opportunities . Builds and executes sales plans to meet or exceed assigned quota and retention targets, including strategies to increase incremental service sales. Collaborates with sales, channel, operations, and other cross-functional stakeholders to improve the end-to-end customer renewal experience. Participates in training and development activities covering sales techniques, product knowledge, analytical capabilities, market understanding, and communication skills. Ensures that sales and customer engagement activities comply with applicable company policies, industry regulations, and legal requirements. Education and Experience Required Four-year or graduate degree in Business Administration, Sales, Marketing, Data Analytics, Business Analytics, Information Systems , or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant work experience. Typically 2–4 years of experience in customer retention, inside sales, technical/consultative selling, account management, sales operations, business analytics, or a related field. Proficiency in English and Arabic is required , with the ability to engage effectively with customers and business stakeholders across the Australia, New Zealand & Middle East market. Demonstrated ability to analyze business and sales data, identify trends, and translate findings into actionable commercial recommendations . Better knowledge of using Microsoft Excel and reporting/data visualization tools such as Power BI is highly desirable. Experience working with CRM and sales pipeline platforms and managing customer, renewal, opportunity, and forecasting data is preferred. Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, presentation, and stakeholder-management skills. Knowledge & Skills Business To Business Customer Relationship Management Demonstration Skills Enterprise Sales Outbound Calls Product Knowledge Sales Process Microsoft Office Sales Prospecting Selling Techniques Solution Selling Value Propositions Cross-Org Skills Effective Communication Results Orientation Learning Agility Digital Fluency Customer Centricity Impact & Scope Impacts immediate team and acts as an informed team member providing analysis of information and limited project direction input. Complexity Responds to routine issues within established guidelines. #Li-Post Job - Sales Schedule - Full time Shift - No Shift premium (Malaysia) Travel - Relocation - Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) - HP, Inc. provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and prospective employees, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sexual orientation, age, disability, or status as a protected veteran, marital status, familial status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic predisposition or carrier status, uniformed service status, political affiliation or any other characteristic protected by applicable national, federal, state, and local law(s). Please be assured that you will not be subject to any adverse treatment if you choose to disclose the information requested. This information is provided voluntarily. The information obtained will be kept in strict confidence. 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