Client Onboarding Specialist

Job summary
Permanent contract
Chicago
Salary: $51.5K to 64K
Experience: > 1 year
Skills & expertise
Quality control
Presentation skills
Collaboration and teamwork
Problem-solving skills
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Job description

  • As a Client Onboarding Specialist, you will play a critical role in ensuring a seamless and strategic Point of Sale (POS) implementation experience for our enterprise and mid-market clients (5+ locations).
  • Serving as a trusted advisor, you will take ownership of the entire onboarding journey, from initial engagement to successful activation, ensuring that all system elements are configured, integrated, and optimized for client operations.
  • This role requires a high level of project management, stakeholder coordination, and technical expertise to drive efficiency and ensure client satisfaction.
  • Your success will be measured by key performance indicators, including time-to-install, activation rates, and overall client experience (NPS/CSAT)
  • Lead onboarding consultations with key decision-makers, aligning expectations, defining success metrics, and establishing implementation roadmaps
  • Serve as the primary contact for executive stakeholders, ensuring proactive communication and alignment throughout onboarding
  • Identify and mitigate potential roadblocks, coordinating with internal teams and escalating when needed to maintain momentum
  • Partner with Success and Support teams to ensure smooth post-installation transitions and long-term client adoption
  • Conduct detailed configuration calls, aligning system setup with complex multi-location operations and client workflows
  • Collaborate with Engineering, Sales, and Implementation teams to manage custom integrations and system optimizations
  • Ensure technical components are thoroughly tested and validated to minimize go-live risks
  • Manage onboarding timelines, deliverables, dependencies, and client expectations to drive efficient implementations
  • Maintain comprehensive documentation in CRM and project management tools for team visibility
  • Develop and refine onboarding playbooks, using data and client feedback to enhance processes
  • Consistently meet or exceed KPIs, including time-to-install, activation rates, and NPS/CSAT scores
  • Analyze onboarding performance trends to identify operational efficiencies and improve client outcomes
  • Lead internal training and contribute to knowledge-sharing initiatives to strengthen team capabilities
  • Deliver high-quality, accurate work and outcomes by consistently adhering to documented processes, including Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Service Level Agreements (SLAs), and checklists
  • Review and verify outcomes before submission to maintain consistency and high-quality standards
  • Identify and address process gaps or errors to drive continuous improvement and operational excellence

Benefits

  • Stock Options
  • Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
  • Paid vacation, 11 company holidays, sick time, and volunteer time off
  • 401k with company match
  • Employee Resource Groups for Diversity and Inclusion, Women, LGBTQIA+, and other communities
  • Desk, Chair and Monitor needed for your home office? We got you
  • Tuition reimbursement for up to 2k per calendar year to assist with classes of your choice
  • Monthly cell phone and internet stipend
  • Subscription to Linkedin Learning to expand your knowledge on all kinds of fun topics
  • Headspace membership for guided meditation and stress relieving tools through the Sequoia App
  • Unlimited access to virtual audio and visual workouts through the Sequoia App

Preferred experience

  • Skilled in client-facing project management or onboarding, managing complex rollouts successfully
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a strategic approach to complex client needs
  • Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and manage competing priorities in fast-paced environments
  • Advanced proficiency in virtual training, remote onboarding, and implementation best practices
  • Deep expertise in restaurant technology, POS platforms, and operational best practices
  • Experienced with CRM platforms (e.g., Salesforce), project management tools, and data-driven reporting
  • Knowledge of restaurant operations, enterprise hospitality solutions, or related industries
  • Exceptional executive communication and presentation skills, engaging senior stakeholders to drive alignment
  • Experienced implementing or supporting enterprise POS solutions for multi-location clients
  • Additional languages are preferred but not required
  • An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered
  • Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management, Business Administration, or a related field required
  • Fluent in English (written and verbal)
  • 2 – 5 years of professional experience in customer success or related roles
  • Experience in fintech or SaaS environments preferred

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