Future Opportunities: Retirement Client Relationship Manager

Gusto; Illinois; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base pay

Equity (RSUs)

Total Rewards philosophy

Job summary

Gusto, a leading provider of payroll, benefits, and HR services, seeks a Client Relationship Manager to serve as the primary liaison for B2B plan sponsors. You will own inquiries, proactively address at-risk accounts, and drive retention with thoughtful service and strategic solutions.

You will collaborate with Sales, Product, Engineering, and Operations to translate feedback into product improvements and ensure high client satisfaction.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in customer success, account management, relationship management, or a related client-facing role.

Responsibilities

• Own the client relationship: Serve as the primary point of contact for B2B/SMB plan sponsors, managing inbound inquiries via email and phone with a strong emphasis on quality resolution and relationship continuity
• Drive retention proactively: Identify at-risk customers and develop customized save strategies — including pricing flexibility, service improvements, or product enhancements — to retain and strengthen accounts
• Resolve complex issues end-to-end: Triage, troubleshoot, and resolve customer issues, escalating technical bugs to Engineering with clear, well-documented tickets and following through to resolution
• Collaborate cross-functionally: Partner with Sales, Product, Engineering, and Operations to troubleshoot client issues and improve internal processes — serving as the voice of the customer in every room
• Turn feedback into insight: Translate customer interactions into actionable product insights, using data and patterns to proactively surface improvements and inform team decisions
• Leverage AI tools: Use AI-assisted tools to summarize case history, draft customer communications, and identify trends in ticket data to work more efficiently and deliver faster resolutions
• Maintain accurate records: Keep client interaction logs and CRM data up to date to ensure consistency, support team KPIs, and enable data-driven decision-making

Skills

Customer success

Account management

Relationship management

Analytical mindset

Written and verbal communication

CRM platforms

Tools

Zendesk

Gong

Salesforce

Job description

About Gusto

At Gusto, we're on a mission to grow the small business economy. We handle the hard stuff — payroll, health insurance, 401(k)s, and HR — so owners can focus on their craft and their customers. With teams in Denver, San Francisco, and New York, we support more than 500,000 small businesses nationwide and are building a workplace that reflects the people we serve.

Benefits and Compensation

• All full-time employees receive competitive base pay, benefits, and equity (RSUs) — because everyone who helps build Gusto should share in its success.
• Offer amounts are determined by role, level, and location.
• Learn more about our Total Rewards philosophy.

AI is a fundamental part of how work gets done at Gusto. We expect all team members to actively engage with AI tools relevant to their role and grow their fluency as the technology evolves. AI experience requirements vary by role and will be assessed during the interview process.

About The Role

We're looking for a client advocate who puts customers first and thrives on solving complex problems. As a Client Relationship Manager, you'll be the go‑to partner for our B2B plan sponsors, managing inbound inquiries, proactively reaching out to at‑risk accounts, and driving retention through consultative, thoughtful service. You'll sit at the intersection of customer experience, product feedback, and cross‑functional collaboration, making a visible impact on both client satisfaction and business outcomes. This role is ideal for someone who brings empathy and analytical rigor in equal measure.

About The Team

Our Customer Experience team is the backbone of the client experience at Gusto, a high‑energy group that takes pride in maintaining industry‑leading response times and meaningful relationships with our customers. We work closely with Sales, Product, Engineering, and Operations to continuously improve how we serve small businesses. We move fast, give and receive direct feedback, and genuinely believe that happy, retained customers are the best measure of our success.

Here's What You'll Do Day‑to‑day

• Own the client relationship: Serve as the primary point of contact for B2B/SMB plan sponsors, managing inbound inquiries via email and phone with a strong emphasis on quality resolution and relationship continuity
• Drive retention proactively: Identify at‑risk customers and develop customized save strategies — including pricing flexibility, service improvements, or product enhancements — to retain and strengthen accounts
• Resolve complex issues end‑to‑end: Triage, troubleshoot, and resolve customer issues, escalating technical bugs to Engineering with clear, well‑documented tickets and following through to resolution
• Collaborate cross‑functionally: Partner with Sales, Product, Engineering, and Operations to troubleshoot client issues and improve internal processes — serving as the voice of the customer in every room
• Turn feedback into insight: Translate customer interactions into actionable product insights, using data and patterns to proactively surface improvements and inform team decisions
• Leverage AI tools: Use AI‑assisted tools to summarize case history, draft customer communications, and identify trends in ticket data to work more efficiently and deliver faster resolutions
• Maintain accurate records: Keep client interaction logs and CRM data up to date to ensure consistency, support team KPIs, and enable data‑driven decision‑making

Here's What We're Looking For

• 3+ years of experience in customer success, account management, relationship management, or a related client‑facing role
• Demonstrated ability to manage retention conversations and develop creative solutions to keep customers — you know how to turn a difficult conversation into a win
• Strong analytical mindset: comfortable interpreting data, identifying trends, and using insights to guide decisions and improve outcomes
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly and empathetically to both customers and internal stakeholders
• Experience with customer support platforms and CRMs (e.g., Zendesk, Gong, Salesforce) and comfort learning new tools quickly
• Adaptable and calm under pressure — you adjust to shifting priorities without losing focus on quality or the customer experience
• Bonus: experience in retirement, fintech, or a startup environment; familiarity with 401(k) plans or financial products

Gusto has physical office spaces in Denver, San Francisco, and New York City. Employees who are based in those locations will be expected to work from the office on designated days approximately 2-3 days per week (or more depending on role). The same office expectations apply to all Symmetry roles, Gusto's subsidiary, whose physical office is in Scottsdale.

Note: The San Francisco office expectations encompass both the San Francisco and San Jose metro areas.

When approved to work from a location other than a Gusto office, a secure, reliable, and consistent internet connection is required. This includes non‑office days for hybrid employees.

Our customers come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it's the right thing to do, but because it makes our company stronger. If you share our values and our enthusiasm for small businesses, you will find a home at Gusto.

Gusto is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in hiring or any employment decision based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or other applicable legally protected characteristic. Gusto considers qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Gusto is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. We want to see our candidates perform to the best of their ability.

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