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Full-Time

Member Experience Manager

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Kindred

Kindred

51-200 employees

Members-only home swapping network for travelers

Real Estate
Consumer Goods

Compensation Overview

$60k - $65kAnnually

+ Equity + Unlimited Vacation + Health Benefits + Travel Stipend + Global WeWork Passes

Junior, Mid

Remote in USA

Category
Customer Experience
Customer Success
Customer Success & Support
Requirements
  • Exceptional written and verbal skills - you're professional and clear over email and text
  • Organized & process-oriented - you sweat the details & don't drop balls. You can build a workflow for yourself that includes quality control checks that make it hard to make mistakes.
  • Hardworking, extremely reliable, and prompt
  • Over-communicates and asks for help when needed, but can also autonomously and exercise judgment on one's own
  • Service oriented mindset & is motivated by the opportunity to turn customers into promoters with every interaction
  • Thrives in a fast-paced environment with evolving processes, and is relentlessly resourceful. You find a way to get it done!
Responsibilities
  • Manage member relationships across key moments in the user journey, ranging from onboarding the member to the community, to managing their trip experience with Kindred
  • Get to know our members and “matchmake” different members to proactively surface opportunities for travel
  • Provide an exceptional customer experience from start to finish throughout member trips – Responding to inbound member texts and emails, partnering with Kindred’s coordinators to ensure homes are cleaned and set up on time in advance of the trips, and ensuring members feel cared for and supported during their trips, whether they are a host, a guest, or both

Kindred provides a members-only network for home exchanges, allowing homeowners and renters to swap their residences for a specified period. This service is ideal for travelers looking to save on accommodation costs while experiencing new destinations like a local. Members pay a subscription fee to access a curated list of homes and receive support for preparing their homes for swaps, ensuring a secure and enjoyable experience. Kindred aims to create a community focused on trust and local experiences, offering a cost-effective alternative to traditional travel accommodations.

Company Stage

Series B

Total Funding

$74.6M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2021

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

28%

1 year growth

49%

2 year growth

211%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Rapid growth and traction since its founding in 2022 indicate strong market demand and potential for expansion.
  • The recent $15 million Series A funding round provides significant capital to scale operations and enhance the platform.
  • Kindred's focus on trust and security, including $100,000 in host protection and damage coverage, adds substantial value for members.

What critics are saying

  • The niche market of home swapping may limit the company's growth potential compared to broader vacation rental platforms.
  • Dependence on maintaining high trust and quality standards could strain resources as the network scales.

What makes Kindred unique

  • Kindred's members-only network fosters a sense of exclusivity and trust, setting it apart from more open platforms like Airbnb.
  • The subscription-based model ensures a steady revenue stream and enhances user commitment, unlike competitors relying solely on transaction fees.
  • By integrating dating app matching technology, Kindred offers a unique and personalized home swapping experience.