SmartAsset

Account Manager

United States

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Financial Services, Biotechnology, Online MediaIndustries

About SmartAsset

SmartAsset is an online destination for consumer-focused financial information and advice, whose mission is helping people make smart financial decisions, reaching over an estimated 59 million people each month (as of January 2025) through our educational content and personalized calculators and tools. To extend our mission, we also operate SmartAsset Advisor Marketing Platform (AMP), which helps connect consumers with fiduciary financial advisors. SmartAsset has earned recognition on the Inc. 5000 (#2574 in 2023) and Deloitte Technology Fast 500™ (#250 in 2022) lists. Currently, SmartAsset ranks on Y Combinator’s list of Top 100 Companies. A successful $110 million Series D funding round in 2021 valued the company at over $1 billion. *Other than application and licensing fees, SmartAsset did not provide compensation for the aforementioned awards.

About the Team

We are looking for a dynamic, strategic, and highly organized Account Manager to join our team. In this role, you will take ownership of a portfolio of Financial Advisor accounts, managing high-priority clients and fostering long-term relationships. You will play a key role in driving revenue growth, enhancing client satisfaction, and optimizing account performance. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a fast-paced, high-growth startup environment.

About the Job

Client Relationship Management

  • Serve as a trusted partner and primary contact for Financial Advisors.
  • Strategically engage and retain clients by understanding their needs.
  • Counsel Advisors on best practices to optimize SmartAsset campaigns.
  • Lead high-priority client escalation calls, including negotiations.

Revenue Growth & Upselling

  • Maximize revenue by selling additional products and services.
  • Manage and drive revenue in a growing book of business.
  • Utilize Tableau and other sales tools to uncover new business opportunities.

Team Leadership & Mentorship

  • Represent the AM business in strategic meetings and provide feedback to the leadership team.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Liaise with Account Executive and Advisor Support teams.
  • Work with sales operations, marketing, and product teams to share advisor insights.
  • Drive adoption of new tools and features across the team.

Operational Excellence

  • Maintain accurate Salesforce records for Advisor accounts.
  • Assist with Outreach Automation Tool (OAT) setup and maintenance.
  • Investigate billing discrepancies and intermediate finance conversations.
  • Oversee pre-activation processes, including compliance approvals and onboarding.
  • Action feedback from the Concierge team to improve engagement.

Skills/Experience You Have

  • 1+ years of experience in account management or business development, with a proven ability to manage a high volume of clients.
  • Excellent communication skills and a strong phone presence to effectively engage with clients.
  • Skilled in building and maintaining lasting client relationships through multiple communication channels (email, phone, virtual meetings).
  • Proven consultative sales expertise, adept at identifying client needs and delivering tailored solutions.
  • Thrives in a fast-paced, high-growth startup environment, with experience in team leadership or management.
  • Exceptional attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.

Skills/Experience Preferred

  • Interest in the financial advisory industry with a strong willingness to learn. While prior experience is not required, the ability to communicate effectively and confidently with financial advisors is essential.

Physical Requirements

  • Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
  • Must be able to communicate via phone calls and/or video conferences (mainly for concierge and sales roles).

Available Benefits and Perks

  • All roles at SmartAsset are currently and will rem

Skills

Client Relationship Management
Sales
Upselling
Negotiation
Tableau
Financial Services
Customer Retention
Business Development

SmartAsset

Provides financial decision-making tools and resources

About SmartAsset

SmartAsset offers free interactive tools and calculators that help individuals make informed financial decisions on topics like home buying, retirement planning, and personal loans. These resources are designed by personal finance experts to simplify complex financial choices for users who may lack the time or expertise to navigate them. Unlike competitors, SmartAsset generates revenue through partnerships and advertising, connecting users with local financial advisors and earning fees for referrals. The company's goal is to empower users to make better financial choices by providing accessible tools and expert guidance.

New York City, New YorkHeadquarters
2011Year Founded
$156.1MTotal Funding
SERIES_DCompany Stage
Fintech, Financial ServicesIndustries
201-500Employees

Benefits

Remote flexibility
Medical, dental, & vision coverage
Life/AD&D insurance
FSA
401K
Equity packages
PTO
Parental leave
EAP
Pet insurance
Home office stipend
Health & wellness stipend
Monthly food delivery stipend

Risks

Emerging fintech startups offering similar tools could dilute SmartAsset's market share.
Rapid evolution of AI-driven platforms may outpace SmartAsset's current technology.
Changes in consumer privacy regulations could impact SmartAsset's data collection practices.

Differentiation

SmartAsset offers a comprehensive suite of free, interactive financial tools and calculators.
The company connects users with financial advisors, earning fees for successful referrals.
SmartAsset's resources are created by personal finance experts, ensuring reliable information.

Upsides

SmartAsset benefits from growing interest in digital financial tools among millennials and Gen Z.
The company is well-positioned in the expanding financial wellness market promoting financial literacy.
Rising demand for personalized financial advice supports SmartAsset's business model.

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