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Full-Time

Marketing Manager

Customer Retention

Posted on 7/16/2024

FreshBooks

FreshBooks

501-1,000 employees

Cloud-based accounting software for businesses

Consulting
Industrial & Manufacturing
Enterprise Software
Fintech
Financial Services

Mid

Remote in Canada

Category
Growth Marketing
Growth & Marketing
Required Skills
Marketing
Requirements
  • 2-3+ years of marketing experience
  • Track record of successfully partnering with cross-functional teams
  • Curiosity to uncover customer insights
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Project management skills
  • Ability to work in a self-starter, fast-paced environment
Responsibilities
  • Contribute in building budget and forecast for line of business
  • Investigate and uncover customer retention opportunities via data
  • Own the strategy for engagement and retention
  • Coordinate development & execution of marketing programs
  • Understand the customer journey
  • Identify and leverage new communication channels
  • Contribute to user interface improvements

FreshBooks provides cloud-based accounting software aimed at simplifying financial management for small to medium-sized businesses and self-employed professionals. The software allows users to efficiently track expenses, time, and invoices, making it accessible even for those without accounting experience. Users subscribe to the service with various pricing tiers, and they can take advantage of a 30-day money-back guarantee and an 80% discount for the first four months. FreshBooks stands out from competitors by offering a user-friendly interface and mobile accessibility, enabling users to manage their accounting tasks on the go. The company's goal is to help business owners and accountants streamline their financial processes, improve organization, and enhance client relationships.

Company Stage

Series E

Total Funding

$379.8M

Headquarters

Toronto, Canada

Founded

2003

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

-2%

1 year growth

-8%

2 year growth

-18%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • FreshBooks' recent $80.75 million Series E funding and $50 million in debt financing highlight strong financial backing and growth potential.
  • The company's consistent recognition for outstanding customer support and as a top employer indicates a positive and supportive work environment.
  • Innovative features like the new Collaborative Accounting model and Accountant Hub demonstrate FreshBooks' commitment to evolving and improving its offerings.

What critics are saying

  • The departure of key executives, including the President and CEO, could lead to strategic instability and uncertainty within the company.
  • Layoffs, such as the recent 6% reduction in workforce, may impact employee morale and productivity.

What makes FreshBooks unique

  • FreshBooks offers a highly user-friendly interface tailored for small to medium-sized businesses and self-employed professionals, unlike many complex accounting software solutions.
  • The integration with Stripe Connect for embedded payments provides a seamless invoicing and payment experience, setting FreshBooks apart from competitors.
  • FreshBooks' mobile-friendly platform ensures that users can manage their accounting tasks on-the-go, a feature not universally available in other accounting software.
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