Customer Operations Specialist at Fortra

United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Junior (1 to 2 years), Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
CybersecurityIndustries

Requirements

  • Minimum two years customer service experience or equivalent education and experience
  • Basic skills in Microsoft Office products, including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
  • Ability to calculate pricing, including margins, discounts, and increases

Responsibilities

  • Manage the renewal process, from quoting, internal approvals, through to ensuring the order is processed adhering to Customer Operations SLAs
  • Ensure all Renewal and Sales activities are within the approval guidelines to protect and drive a positive increase to ARR
  • Proactively provide customers with a renewal proposal 90 days prior to renewal date
  • Communicate changes in ARR against planned renewal bookings and losses
  • Negotiate special pricing and validate at point of order
  • Maintain accurate customer data in CRM systems
  • Provide service to customers via telephone and email regarding licensing, renewal, billing, or sales inquiries; partner with cross-functional teams (Sales, Customer Success/Client Advocate, Support) for seamless support
  • Manage attrition for assigned customers by handling cancellation requests, coordinating with departments to save renewals, drive retention, and resolve issues
  • Maintain accurate health/risk status for assigned customers by reviewing key indicators like support requests, implementation status, and usage
  • Assist Accounts Receivable on aging invoices by addressing unresponsive customers, invoice revisions, and payment requests
  • Contact customers during renewal term to identify upsell opportunities and ensure satisfaction
  • Reach out to new customers to ensure successful onboarding
  • Assist with Export license requests when necessary
  • Create and manage customer license keys or provisioning across licensing systems with high accuracy, adhering to order specifications and company policies
  • Review submitted Sales orders for necessary approvals, documentation, and product requirements
  • Confirm sales orders for accurate shipping, billing details, pricing, products, special terms, and service dates prior to invoicing
  • Invoice new sales, renewal, and upgrade orders in CRM within designated turnaround time
  • Provide keys when required by Support or upon payment of new sales/renewals
  • Remain knowledgeable on product licensing, sales policies, and procedures
  • Assist Sales Managers with basic software, services, or subscription quote creation
  • Perform additional duties and projects as assigned by management

Skills

CRM
Negotiation
Customer Service
Billing
Renewals
Order Fulfillment
Communication
Sales

Fortra

Cybersecurity solutions for businesses and enterprises

About Fortra

Fortra provides cybersecurity solutions aimed at protecting businesses from evolving cyber threats. Their products include threat detection and response, data protection, network security, and automation tools, all designed to work together seamlessly. Fortra differentiates itself from competitors by focusing on customer success and offering integrated and scalable solutions that can adapt to the needs of both small and large organizations. The company's goal is to simplify cybersecurity for its clients, ensuring they can operate securely and efficiently in a complex digital landscape.

Eden Prairie, MinnesotaHeadquarters
1991Year Founded
GROWTH_EQUITY_VCCompany Stage
CybersecurityIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Flexible Work Hours

Risks

Increased competition from market leaders may impact Fortra's market share and pricing.
Potential class action suit from ransomware attack could harm Fortra's reputation and finances.
Dependency on third-party distributors may affect direct customer relationships and profit margins.

Differentiation

Fortra offers integrated and scalable cybersecurity solutions for diverse business needs.
The company focuses on customer-centric approaches to enhance cybersecurity posture and automation.
Fortra's XDR solution provides comprehensive security across identity, network, cloud, and endpoints.

Upsides

Growing demand for XDR solutions boosts Fortra's market potential and client base.
Strategic partnerships in North America and EMEA expand Fortra's reach and service offerings.
Recognition as a market leader in security awareness training enhances brand reputation.

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