CX Relationship Manager, B2B SaaS - Retention & Growth

Gusto; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 69,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity (RSUs)

Competitive base pay

Benefits

Hybrid work schedule

Job summary

Gusto is seeking a Client Relationship Manager who thrives on building relationships, solving complex problems, and helping plan sponsors succeed. You’ll own inbound Tier 2 work and lead proactive B2B outreach, partnering with cross‑functional teams to ensure every customer interaction is seamless and exceptional.

You’ll serve as a critical feedback loop—helping Product, Engineering, and Operations understand how customers use our platform and where we can improve.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in customer service or contact center environments, preferably in B2B SaaS.
• 3+ years in a full-time customer support or customer care role, preferably managing customer relationships; retirement experience strongly preferred
• Composure under pressure — you keep customer satisfaction and performance high even during the busiest periods
• Adaptability — you shift with changing priorities without losing focus on quality
• Analytical thinking — you're comfortable working with data, identifying trends, and using insights to drive decisions
• Cross-functional influence — you can work across teams and bring stakeholders along with you
• Customer-first mindset —You keep the customer experience at the forefront of every decision, delivering exceptional, human-centered customer experiences, with a passion for resolving issues in a way that builds loyalty and trust
• Excellent communication — clear, empathetic, and effective with customers and colleagues alike
• Strong organization — you manage high volumes, competing priorities, and tight timelines without dropping the ball
• Retention focus — you think strategically about how to keep customers happy and loyal
• Tech proficiency — comfortable with Google Workspace, support platforms (Zendesk, Intercom, Gong, Jira), and CRMs. Comfortable with leveraging AI to drive efficiency.
• Professional integrity — you maintain a high standard of professional and respectful communication with teammates across all channels, including in office and via Slack, ensuring a positive and productive shared environment.

Responsibilities

• Be the expert: primary contact for B2B/SMB customers, consulting on complex plan inquiries via email and phone. Own your cases end-to-end and set the bar for what great service looks like.
• Drive retention. Proactively identify at‑risk customers and implement tailored save strategies — whether through pricing flexibility, service improvements, or product enhancements.
• Collaborate cross-functionally. Partner with Sales, Product, Engineering, and Operations to troubleshoot issues and advocate for customers across the organization.
• Be the voice of the customer. Translate customer feedback into clear, actionable insights that fuel product and process improvements.
• Educate and empower. Provide customers with the training and resources they need to get the most out of our platform.
• Work with data. Derive insights from client data to proactively address issues, inform decisions, and drive better outcomes for customers and the business.
• Resolve issues efficiently. Triage, troubleshoot, and elevate technical bugs with clear documentation so our Engineering team can act quickly.
• Maintain accurate records. Keep customer interaction records up to date to ensure consistency and alignment with team KPIs.
• Think holistically. Dig into root causes, develop effective solutions, and consider downstream impacts — especially for plan-level changes.
• Leverage AI. Use AI tools to work more efficiently and deliver smarter, faster solutions for customers and teammates alike

Skills

3+ years in customer service or B2B/Sa

3+ years in a full-time customer care/

Composure under pressure

Adaptability

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional influence

Customer-first mindset

Excellent communication

Strong organization

Retention focus

Tech proficiency

Professional integrity

Tools

Google Workspace

Zendesk

Intercom

Gong

Jira

CRM systems

Job description

Gusto is seeking a Client Relationship Manager who thrives on building relationships, solving complex problems, and helping plan sponsors succeed. You’ll own inbound Tier 2 work and lead proactive B2B outreach, partnering with cross‑functional teams to ensure every customer interaction is seamless and exceptional.

You’ll serve as a critical feedback loop—helping Product, Engineering, and Operations understand how customers use our platform and where we can improve.