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How much do sales retention manager jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 12, 2026, the average yearly pay for sales retention manager in the United States is $75,848.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $45,000.00 and $96,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a sales retention manager do?

A Sales Retention Manager is responsible for developing and implementing strategies to retain existing customers and reduce churn. They analyze customer accounts, identify reasons for cancellations or lost sales, and work closely with sales and customer service teams to address issues and improve customer satisfaction. Their goal is to build long-term customer relationships, increase loyalty, and ultimately maximize revenue by ensuring clients continue to use the company’s products or services.

What skills and qualifications are needed to be a sales retention manager?

To thrive as a Sales Retention Manager, you typically need a background in sales, account management, and customer relationship management, often supported by a bachelor's degree in business or a related field. Familiarity with CRM software (like Salesforce), analytics tools, and retention metrics is essential for monitoring and improving client engagement. Exceptional communication, problem-solving, and negotiation skills are crucial soft skills for building trust and resolving customer concerns. These abilities are vital for reducing churn, maximizing customer lifetime value, and driving sustainable business growth.

How does a sales retention manager collaborate with other departments to improve customer retention rates?

A Sales Retention Manager works closely with customer service, marketing, and product teams to develop and implement effective retention strategies. This often involves analyzing customer feedback, identifying churn patterns, and coordinating targeted campaigns or outreach efforts. Regular meetings and data sharing with these departments help ensure a unified approach to addressing customer concerns and enhancing satisfaction. Collaboration is essential for aligning messaging, resolving issues quickly, and developing solutions that encourage long-term customer loyalty.

What is the difference between Sales Retention Manager vs Customer Success Manager?

AspectSales Retention ManagerCustomer Success Manager
Primary FocusRetaining existing clients and reducing churn through sales strategiesEnsuring customer satisfaction and long-term success with the product/service
Required SkillsSales techniques, negotiation, account managementCustomer relationship management, communication, problem-solving
Work EnvironmentSales teams, account management departmentsCustomer support, onboarding, account management teams
Common CertificationsSales certifications, CRM trainingCustomer service certifications, CRM proficiency

While both roles focus on client retention, the Sales Retention Manager emphasizes sales strategies to keep clients, whereas the Customer Success Manager concentrates on ensuring customer satisfaction and product adoption for long-term success.

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Infographic showing various Sales Retention Manager job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 86% Full Time, 13% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 86% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 12% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $75,848 per year, or $36.5 per hour.

Sales Retention, Account Associate

Hampton, VA • On-site

Waste Management
Environmental Consulting Services • 10K+ employees

$20 - $21/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 16 days ago


Waste Management rating

7.5

Company rating: 7.5 out of 10

Based on 661 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz


Job description


I. Job Summary
The Account Associate I (AA) serves as a key point of contact for WM's Small/Medium business customers. Operating as part of a team-based queue, the AA focuses on retaining and growing the team's book of business. Through effective management of inbound call requests and proactive customer outreach, the AA maintains a net positive business performance by preventing customer cancellations and securing updated contract agreements. Success in this role is achieved through sound retention strategies, effective negotiation skills, and alignment with WM's growth objectives.
II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities
 

  • Communicates in a focused and compelling way that drives customers' thoughts and actions.
  • Utilizes appropriate change management processes to meet the demands of the sales role.
  • Controls sales assignments by allocating necessary time to retention and acquisition goals, requirements, and opportunities.
  • Explores alternatives to reach mutually beneficial sales agreements that gain customers' acceptance and commitment.
  • Contributes to individual and shared responsibilities in a team environment.
  • Navigates through multiple systems, sales tools, and processes ensuring accurate documentation when executing customer interactions.
  • Uses WM sales productivity software tools accurately and consistently (i.e. Salesforce.com/Customer Relationship Management and Pricing Tools.)
  • Analyzes reports as needed and/or handles general administrative duties as appropriate.


III. Qualifications 
A. Required Qualifications 
 

  • High School Diploma or GED (accredited)
  • 1 year Business-to-business account management, inside sales (phone based sales), and/or customer service experience that includes a sales component


B. Preferred Qualifications 
IV. Physical Requirements
Listed below are key points regarding physical demands, physical and occupational risks, and the work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

  • Repetitive Motions
  • Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination
  • Sitting
  • Talking
  • Hearing


Office: This job primarily operates in a professional office environment and routinely requires the use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, copy machines, etc.

PAY: The expected base pay range for this position is $20.00-$21.00 an hour. This range represents good faith estimate for this position. The specific salary offered to successful candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate's relevant experience, education, training, certifications, qualifications, and work location. In addition, this position is eligible for monthly commission.
V. Benefits 
At WM, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short-term disability. In addition, we offer a stock purchase plan, company matching on a 401(k), and more. Employees also receive paid vacation, holidays, and personal days. Please note that benefits may vary by site. 

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ABOUT WM

WM (WM.com) is North America's leading provider of comprehensive environmental solutions. Previously known as Waste Management and based in Houston, Texas, WM is driven by commitments to put people first and achieve success with integrity. The company, through its subsidiaries, provides collection, recycling and disposal services to millions of residential, commercial, industrial, medical and municipal customers throughout the U.S. and Canada. With innovative infrastructure and capabilities in recycling, organics and renewable energy, WM provides environmental solutions to and collaborates with its customers in helping them pursue their sustainability goals. WM has the largest disposal network and collection fleet in North America, is the largest recycler of postconsumer materials and is a leader in beneficial use of landfill gas, with a growing network of renewable natural gas plants and the most landfill gastoelectricity plants in North America. WM's fleet includes more than 12,000 natural gas trucks - the largest heavyduty natural gas truck fleet in the industry in North America. Healthcare Solutions provides collection and disposal services of regulated medical waste, as well as secure information destruction services, in the U.S., Canada and Western Europe. To learn more about WM and the company's sustainability progress and solutions, visit Sustainability.WM.com.

Equal Employment Opportunity

For United States:  WM is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

For Canada:  WM is committed to the principle of equal employment for all applicants and employees, without discrimination on the basis of all grounds protected by applicable human rights legislation. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Please notify us if you require accommodation.

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In order to travel by air or access federal property, federal law requires individuals have a REAL ID or an acceptable alternative. This position may require the successful candidate to travel by air for business reasons or service federal property. Accordingly, successful candidates must have, or be willing to obtain, a REAL ID or TSAapproved alternative.

What is the value of a WM job? At WM we know that the value of a WM job is more than a paycheck. It's a way to create opportunities for you and your family. This is why we are constantly working to make WM a great place to work and grow a career. We Are WM is what defines the perks of being in the WM family - from benefits, to resources and engagement activities. 

We are People First. We are Committed to Your Growth. We Are Investing in You. We are a Family. We are Stable. We are Always Working for a Sustainable Tomorrow. 

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Environmental consulting services and water, sewage, waste, steam, air heating and cooling systems

Company size

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Headquarters location

Houston, TX, US