Job Description

Position: Client Success and Growth Assistant

Department: Client Success and Growth

Reports To: CEO

Job Type: Full-Time Employee, 40 hours/week, $45,000 salary, plus sales commissions

Role:

BackgroundConnect, a business-to-business background screening firm, is seeking a driven and adaptable Client Success & Growth Assistant with room for advancement. This role is ideal for someone who is internally motivated, organized, coachable, and eager to grow. You'll support both client service and growth initiatives while learning valuable skills in sales, marketing, and operations.

You will primarily be responsible for providing customer support and identifying, engaging, and nurturing potential clients to expand our client base. This role involves strategic outreach, follow-up communications, tracking key sales metrics, and supporting operational and marketing initiatives. The Client Success and Growth Assistant will be proactive, detail-oriented, and committed to building strong relationships with prospective and current clients.

Responsibilities:

Operational & Administrative Support

• Answer office phone and respond to client inquires via phone and email.
• Assist with applicant communications, data entry, and general operational tasks.

Sales & Client Engagement Support

• Schedule discovery calls and product demos with prospective clients.
• Maintain detailed notes in the CRM system (e.g., meeting summaries, email follow-ups).
• Set follow-up tasks after each client interaction to ensure timely engagement.
• Track and report on key sales metrics: close rates, company size, and sales cycle length.

Marketing & Outreach

• Create and distribute monthly newsletters to both clients and prospects.
• Assist with social media posting and brand awareness efforts.
• Research and recommend relevant HR events and networking opportunities.
• Collaborate with management to brainstorm and implement new marketing strategies.

Prospecting & Lead Nurturing

· Send messages each week to prospective clients using approved templates.

· Track all outreach and responses in a weekly report to management.

· Implement a 3 Touch System for follow-ups.

· Tailor follow-up messaging by client type (e.g., former clients, industry-specific).

Key Metrics / How Success Is Measured:

• Growth in social media following (monthly)
• Growth in email list (monthly)
• Number of consultations or demos booked from outreach efforts (monthly)
• Timeliness of responses to client inquiries

Skills:

· Proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically Excel, Word, and Outlook

· Strong written and verbal communication skills

· Excellent organizational and time management abilities

· Comfort learning and following structured outreach systems

· Familiarity with CRM tools is a plus

Work Arrangement:

This is a hybrid role based in Houston , combining in-office and remote work.

Interested candidates should submit a resume and respond to the email questionnaire explaining why this role is a good fit. We look forward to hearing from you!

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