About Inkle
Inkle is a US tax & accounting software startup based in San Francisco and Bangalore. We exclusively serve US technology startups. We're on a mission to make accounting, tax and compliance easy, scalable, affordable and on-demand for US-registered companies - using software and human services. We are a team of passionate and creative individuals who believe in the power of technology to simplify complex processes.
About The Team And This Role
This is a new role reporting to the Customer Support Team Leader. As Inkle has expanded significantly, the business has become more complex: the organisation, customer expectations, customer satisfaction, product intricacies, and revenue growth. We need someone to focus on these aspects.
Responsibilities
Customer Interviews & Feedback
- Conduct structured interviews with customers to understand their goals, challenges, and gather feedback on the product.
- Document insights and relay them to relevant teams for product improvement and strategic planning
Expansion & Renewals
- Identify opportunities for upselling and renewals based on customer engagement and satisfaction.
- Engage customers proactively to support contract renewals and suggest value-added services.
Escalation Management
- Handle customer escalations by following defined protocols, ensuring issues are addressed promptly.
- Follow through on escalations with clear documentation and communication until resolution
- Anticipate potential issues, prevent support problems before they occur, and ensure timely and effective resolutions..
Metrics & CRM Oversight
- Monitor customer support metrics (e.g., satisfaction scores, resolution times) and CRM data to identify retention risks and growth opportunities.
- Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date information in the CRM for all customer interactions and outcomes.
Onboarding & Offboarding
- Lead onboarding sessions and product demonstrations for new clients to encourage effective platform usage.
- Coordinate offboarding procedures in a professional manner, ensuring a smooth transition.
Relationship Management
- Guide Customer Support Executives to build and nurture strong customer relationships through active engagement and communication.
- Manage, build and nurture relationships with Inkle’s service partners and customers’ external partners on Inkle’s other platforms like Inkle Practice and Inkle Practice Pro.
Internal Reporting & Insights
- Present customer usage data, satisfaction statistics, and growth insights to internal leadership.
- Use data to inform decision-making that enhances customer retention and success.
Data Analysis & Improvement
- Monitor engagement and usage metrics to identify trends and propose data-backed improvements for both product and customer experience.
Industry expertise
- Stay abreast of trends in accounting technology and client markets to offer relevant guidance and support.
Requirements
- 2-4 years of work experience, ideally at a US-focused B2B SaaS company - but this is not mandatory.
- Great at cultivating and maintaining relationships across cultures and different timezones.
- Very high attention to detail and ability to analyse processes/data.
- Proven ability to develop new distribution strategies and effectively communicate recommendations to executive management.
- Strong event organisation skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.
Benefits
- Highly competitive salary
- Generous ESOP scheme
- Health insurance
- Relocation allowance
- Generous leave policy, including 10 days of WFH
Diversity Statement
We foster a dynamic, fast-paced and collaborative environment where everyone has a voice and the opportunity to make an impact. We are committed to diversity, inclusion and work-life balance.