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Full-Time

Manager – Enterprise Relationship Management

Posted on 6/27/2024

Guideline

Guideline

201-500 employees

Affordable 401(k) and IRA retirement plans

Consulting
Fintech
Financial Services

Compensation Overview

$103.5k - $135kAnnually

+ Equity + 401(k) matching + Healthcare coverage + Mental health benefits + Parental leave + Sabbatical + Learning stipend

Senior, Expert

Remote in USA

Category
Customer Success Management
Sales & Account Management
Required Skills
Salesforce
Requirements
  • 6+ years experience in a client facing role, ideally in the SaaS or Fintech industry
  • 3+ years experience managing a team of high performing individual contributors in an account manager type of role
  • Experience with reporting and analyzing data, as well as delivering action plans against these results
  • Experience leading and executing large scale projects, with the ability to influence cross functional stakeholders
  • Proficient in Salesforce or other CRM tool
  • Exceptional communicator with a talent for managing conflict and de-escalating upset clients
  • Flexible - ability to constantly adapt to new conditions
  • Cultivates innovation and able to manage ambiguity
  • Passionate about technology and experience in using technology to deliver client solutions
  • Bachelor's degree
  • Professional designations such QKA, C(k)P, QPA, CRPS preferred
Responsibilities
  • Manage a team of Enterprise Relationship Managers, focusing on development and growth through coaching and feedback
  • Lead daily activities with minimal oversight, removing barriers for team success and driving high employee engagement
  • Identify, report, and improve team KPIs like retention, client health, CSAT, and NPS
  • Implement strategic goals and execute projects to enhance employee and client experience
  • Collaborate with technical teams to prioritize impactful product enhancements for clients
  • Manage client escalations in multiple channels and hire high performing team members
  • Advocate for clients with internal stakeholders

Guideline provides affordable and customizable 401(k) retirement plans and Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs) for businesses of all sizes, particularly targeting small to medium-sized enterprises and specific sectors like dental practices. Their service includes end-to-end management of retirement plans, featuring automatic enrollment, low monthly fees, and compliance testing. As a 3(38) fiduciary, Guideline manages investment options to prioritize employees' best interests. They operate on a subscription-based model, allowing businesses to access essential retirement plan services at a low cost, with options for customization through additional features like profit sharing and matching. Guideline Pro is a platform designed for financial professionals, offering tools to help clients manage retirement plans effectively. The company's goal is to make retirement savings more accessible and affordable, enabling more individuals to prepare for their future.

Company Stage

Series E

Total Funding

$339M

Headquarters

San Mateo, California

Founded

2015

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

1%

1 year growth

3%

2 year growth

-6%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • The launch of new products like the Starter plan and SEP IRA demonstrates Guideline's commitment to making retirement savings accessible to a broader audience.
  • Guideline's partnership with Vanguard to reduce fees by nearly 50% enhances its value proposition for cost-conscious clients.
  • The new mobile app and Enterprise tier offer a more seamless and customized user experience, likely increasing customer satisfaction and retention.

What critics are saying

  • The competitive landscape of fintech and retirement planning is crowded, requiring Guideline to continuously innovate to maintain its edge.
  • Managing a growing number of accounting professionals and advisors could strain resources and impact service quality.

What makes Guideline unique

  • Guideline's focus on affordable and customizable 401(k) plans for small to medium-sized businesses sets it apart from traditional retirement plan providers.
  • Acting as a 3(38) fiduciary, Guideline takes on the responsibility of managing investment options, ensuring they are in the best interest of employees, unlike many competitors.
  • The introduction of the Guideline Pro platform for financial and benefits professionals adds a layer of expertise and user-friendliness that is not commonly found in the market.

Benefits

Flexible vacation policy

Company equity

401(k) with matching contributions

100% paid employee insurance coverage

Annual learning & development stipend

Parental leave

Sabbatical after 5 years of employment

INACTIVE