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Senior Customer Success Manager - SaaS Enterprise Solutions

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Remote · South Africa Full-time Senior 2w ago

About the role

About

Our client, a leading innovator in the Software as a Service (SaaS) space, is looking for a results-oriented Senior Customer Success Manager to join their fully remote, global team. This role is crucial in building and maintaining strong, long-term relationships with enterprise clients, ensuring they derive maximum value from our cutting-edge solutions. You will act as a trusted advisor, guiding clients through onboarding, adoption, and ongoing usage, ultimately driving retention, expansion, and advocacy. The ideal candidate possesses a deep understanding of SaaS business models, excellent client-facing skills, and a passion for helping customers achieve their strategic objectives. This is a remote-first opportunity to significantly impact client satisfaction and company growth.

Responsibilities

  • Manage a portfolio of enterprise-level clients, serving as their primary point of contact and strategic advisor.
  • Develop and execute success plans tailored to each client's business objectives and desired outcomes.
  • Proactively monitor client health, identify potential risks, and implement mitigation strategies to ensure retention and minimize churn.
  • Drive product adoption and utilization by understanding client needs and providing best-practice guidance, training, and ongoing support.
  • Identify opportunities for account expansion, upsell, and cross-sell by deeply understanding client business challenges and demonstrating the value of our solutions.
  • Build strong relationships with key stakeholders at all levels within client organizations, including executive sponsors.
  • Collaborate with internal teams, including Sales, Product, Engineering, and Support, to advocate for client needs and ensure a seamless customer experience.
  • Conduct regular business reviews (QBRs) with clients to assess progress, identify areas for improvement, and reinforce value.
  • Gather client feedback and insights to inform product development and strategic decision-making.
  • Contribute to the development of customer success best practices, playbooks, and resources.
  • Serve as a mentor to junior Customer Success Managers.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field.
  • Minimum of 7 years of experience in Customer Success, Account Management, or a related client-facing role within the SaaS industry.
  • Proven track record of managing large enterprise accounts and achieving high retention and expansion rates.
  • Deep understanding of SaaS products, customer lifecycle management, and key success metrics (NPS, CSAT, Churn Rate, ARR).
  • Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills, with the ability to influence C-level executives.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into business value.
  • Experience in developing and delivering effective client training and onboarding programs.
  • Ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and thrive in a remote, fast-paced environment.
  • Proficiency with CRM software (e.g., Salesforce) and Customer Success platforms (e.g., Gainsight, ChurnZero).
  • Passion for technology and a strong desire to help customers succeed.

Join our client's dynamic team and play a key role in ensuring the success of their most valuable enterprise clients. This fully remote position offers a competitive salary, performance bonuses, and significant growth opportunities.

Requirements

  • Minimum of 7 years of experience in Customer Success, Account Management, or a related client-facing role within the SaaS industry.
  • Proven track record of managing large enterprise accounts and achieving high retention and expansion rates.
  • Deep understanding of SaaS products, customer lifecycle management, and key success metrics (NPS, CSAT, Churn Rate, ARR).
  • Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills, with the ability to influence C-level executives.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into business value.
  • Experience in developing and delivering effective client training and onboarding programs.
  • Ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and thrive in a remote, fast-paced environment.
  • Proficiency with CRM software (e.g., Salesforce) and Customer Success platforms (e.g., Gainsight, ChurnZero).

Responsibilities

  • Manage a portfolio of enterprise-level clients, serving as their primary point of contact and strategic advisor.
  • Develop and execute success plans tailored to each client's business objectives and desired outcomes.
  • Proactively monitor client health, identify potential risks, and implement mitigation strategies to ensure retention and minimize churn.
  • Drive product adoption and utilization by understanding client needs and providing best-practice guidance, training, and ongoing support.
  • Identify opportunities for account expansion, upsell, and cross-sell by deeply understanding client business challenges and demonstrating the value of our solutions.
  • Build strong relationships with key stakeholders at all levels within client organizations, including executive sponsors.
  • Collaborate with internal teams, including Sales, Product, Engineering, and Support, to advocate for client needs and ensure a seamless customer experience.
  • Conduct regular business reviews (QBRs) with clients to assess progress, identify areas for improvement, and reinforce value.
  • Gather client feedback and insights to inform product development and strategic decision-making.
  • Contribute to the development of customer success best practices, playbooks, and resources.
  • Serve as a mentor to junior Customer Success Managers.

Benefits

performance bonuses

Skills

ChurnZeroGainsightSalesforce

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