Client Success & Retention Lead

The Wrap

Chicago (IL)

Hybrid

USD 69,000 - 84,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Gusto is seeking a Client Relationship Manager to own inbound Tier 2 work, lead proactive B2B outreach, and partner with cross‑functional teams to ensure exceptional customer interactions. You will help Product, Engineering, and Operations understand customer usage and drive improvements, in a fast‑paced, solutions‑oriented environment.

If you thrive on building relationships, solving complex problems, and delivering human‑centered service, this role is for you.

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of experience in customer service or contact centre environments, preferably in B2B SaaS.
  • 3+ years in a full‑time customer support or customer care role, ideally handling relationships.
  • Strong problem solving, communication, and data‑driven decision making.

Responsibilities

  • Be the expert for B2B/SMB customers, consulting on complex inquiries via email and phone.
  • Drive retention by identifying at‑risk customers and implementing save strategies.
  • Collaborate with Sales, Product, Engineering, and Operations to resolve issues.
  • Translate feedback into clear insights to fuel product improvements.
  • Educate customers with training and resources to maximize platform value.
  • Work with data to address issues and guide decision making.
  • Document interactions clearly to support KPI alignment and issue tracking.
  • Triaging and elevating technical bugs to Engineering with clear context.
  • Maintain accurate customer records for consistency.

Skills

Customer service
B2B SaaS
Analytical thinking
Communication
Retention strategies
Cross-functional
AI proficiency

Tools

Zendesk
Intercom
Gong
Jira
Google Workspace

Job description

Gusto is seeking a Client Relationship Manager to own inbound Tier 2 work, lead proactive B2B outreach, and partner with cross‑functional teams to ensure exceptional customer interactions. You will help Product, Engineering, and Operations understand customer usage and drive improvements, in a fast‑paced, solutions‑oriented environment.

If you thrive on building relationships, solving complex problems, and delivering human‑centered service, this role is for you.

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