Human Interest is on a mission to ensure that people in all lines of work have access to retirement benefits. 

Nearly half of all working Americans are not saving enough for their future. Too often it’s because they are employed by a company that doesn’t offer a retirement plan. Human Interest is changing that by making it affordable and accessible for small and medium-sized businesses to offer employees a path to financial independence through retirement savings.

We’re a high-growth tech company changing the retirement industry. We are backed by a number of investors. Most recently, this includes funding from Marshall Wace and Baillie Gifford, as well as top investors such as BlackRock, TPG (The Rise Fund), SoftBank, Glynn Capital, NewView Capital, USVP, Wing, Uncork, and more.

About the role

The Director of Account Management role is strategic in nature, focusing on long-term growth and client success. Key responsibilities include developing and implementing strategic account management frameworks, creating scalable processes for upselling, and fostering cross-functional collaboration. The role also emphasizes a data-driven approach to client management, using insights to predict churn and optimize client health. Additionally, the Director will play a key role in evolving the account management function as the company grows, highlighting the importance of strategic planning and adaptability in this position.

About the team

The Account Management team at Human Interest sits at the intersection of customer success, product adoption, and revenue growth. As the voice of our clients internally and the face of our company externally, this passionate team of relationship builders ensures that our clients receive exceptional value from our retirement platform. Operating with a consultative approach, they help employers and their employees maximize the benefits of our 401(k) solutions while driving retention and expansion. As we continue to scale, we're looking for a strategic leader who can maintain our high-touch service model while implementing the systems and processes needed to support our ambitious growth goals.

What you get to do every day

• Direct a high-performing account management team that drives client retention and expansion
• Develop and implement strategic account management frameworks with clear KPIs and playbooks for different client segments
• Create scalable processes to identify upsell opportunities while maintaining exceptional client experiences
• Partner cross-functionally with Product, Operations, and Sales to ensure seamless client journeys
• Implement data-driven approaches to track client health, predict churn, and develop proactive intervention strategies
• Oversee quarterly business reviews with key clients to strengthen relationships and demonstrate ROI
• Drive the evolution of our account management function as the company scales
• Serve as an escalation point for complex client issues requiring executive attention

What you bring to the role

• 5+ years of experience leading customer-facing teams such as account management, customer success, or sales
• Proven track record of driving customer retention, and satisfaction, in a SaaS or technology environment
• Experience building and scaling high-performing teams through periods of rapid growth
• Strong ability to develop strategic account plans and processes that drive measurable results
• Experience implementing systems and tools to track customer health and team performance
• Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills with both clients and internal stakeholders
• Data-driven approach to decision-making and performance management

Nice to have

• Experience with retirement plans, 401(k) administration, or benefits management
• Familiarity with financial regulations in the retirement industry
• Track record of implementing effective customer health scoring models
• Experience scaling a customer success function from startup to growth stage
• Background in consultative selling or solution-based account management
• Proficiency with Salesforce or similar CRM platforms
• Proven ability to influence product roadmap based on customer feedback
• Experience managing both remote and in-office teams

Why you will love working at Human Interest

Mission - Highly collaborative startup dedicated to supporting employee engagement and growth. It’s an opportunity to help solve one of the biggest unsolved problems in America: saving for retirement.

Culture - Our operating principles define how we come together as a team to do our work. They reflect Human Interest’s unique view on what’s important and what’s right. Documenting this core aspect of our culture helps employees make good decisions on their own. It also helps candidates considering career opportunities critically evaluate whether they will thrive at Human Interest. 

• Customer obsession
• Long-term orientation
• Autonomous and accountable teams
• An escalating bar for talent and performance 
• Fundamental optimism 

Compensation - At Human Interest, there are a number of factors that are used to determine the appropriate pay range for each position. We take into account the cost of labor for each position in various markets across the US. The base salary for this position spans $150,000 - $180,000 and represents the minimum in our lowest geographic region to a maximum in our highest geographic region. The salary that we offer to a new employee within this range is based on their location within the US, their relevant job-related skills, and experience. At Human Interest, base salary is one component of the overall Total Rewards package. Depending on the position, additional compensation components such as bonus, commission, and equity may be offered. All of our employees are offered a robust suite of physical, financial and mental wellness benefits.

Benefits - 

• A great 401(k) plan: Our own! Our 401(k) includes a dollar-for-dollar employer match up to 4% of compensation (immediately vested) and $0 plan fees
• Top-of-the-line health plans, as well as dental and vision insurance
• Generous PTO and parental leave policies
• Addition Wealth - Unlimited access to digital tools, financial professionals, and a knowledge center to help you understand your equity and support your financial wellness
• Lyra - Enhanced Mental Health Support for Employees and dependents  
• Carrot - Fertility healthcare and family forming benefits
• Candidly - Student loan resource to help you and your family plan, borrow, and repay student debt
• Monthly work-from-home stipend; quarterly lifestyle stipend
• Employee Resource Groups including Veterans, Lift Ev’ry Voice, Pride, LatinX, Families, and Women in Tech
• Fun online and regional events and celebrations and department and company offsites
• The vast majority of our positions can be 100% remote

We’re a great place to work (but don’t take our word for it) 

Here’s a list of our awards and accolades:

• Certified as a Great Place To Work® (2023-2025)
• Fortune Best Place to Work in the Bay Area (2024)
• Best Places to Work by Built In (2023-2024)
• America’s Best Startup Employers by Forbes (2020-2022, 2024) 
• A Top Company by Y Combinator (2020-2023)
• Inc. Fastest Growing Companies (2021)

Human Interest is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran or military status, pregnancy, or any other characteristics protected under federal, state, or local laws.

We are committed to making every stage of our application process fully accessible to all individuals. If you need a reasonable accommodation at any point in the process, please let us know at applicantaccommodations@humaninterest.com.

Please note Human Interest does not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from candidates. We will not consider resumes from vendors including and without limitation search firms, staffing agencies, fee-based referral services, and recruiting agencies. 

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider employment-qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. We comply with CCPA guidelines.

See more: https://humaninterest.com/disclosures

This role follows a hybrid schedule, requiring in-office work at our Lindon office 4 days per week.