Experienced Customer Success Manager – Driving Business Growth and Networking Infrastructure Excellence at blithequark

Introduction to blithequark and the Industry At blithequark, we are revolutionizing the way organizations connect, grow, and serve their communities by building better networks. As a pioneer in the networking infrastructure space, we are committed to delivering exceptional outcomes for our customers. The internet is the backbone of modern society, and every email, purchase, video call, and online interaction relies on the smooth flow of packets through networks. However, traditional networks have remained largely unchanged for decades, plagued by brittleness, complexity, and difficulties in setup. blithequark is changing this landscape by designing, building, and deploying cutting-edge enterprise hardware, intuitive software, and streamlined operations to enable businesses to thrive in a digital world. About the Role As an early member of blithequark's Customer Success team, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring that our networks become the foundation for our customers' most critical work. From the moment a new network goes live to years of growth and expansion, you will be the trusted advisor who helps customers unlock the full potential of their networking infrastructure. Every customer relationship you build will have a direct impact on how organizations connect, grow, and serve their communities. Your expertise and dedication will be instrumental in turning deployments into long-term partnerships, driving business growth, and fostering a culture of customer satisfaction and advocacy. Key Responsibilities Customer Relationship Building: Develop and maintain strong, strategic relationships with blithequark's customers, understanding their needs, challenges, and goals to provide tailored support and guidance. Network Optimization: Collaborate with customers to optimize their network performance, identify areas for improvement, and implement solutions that drive business outcomes and growth. Business Growth: Identify opportunities for expansion and growth within existing customer accounts, working closely with the sales team to develop and execute renewal and upsell strategies. Customer Success Playbook Development: Create and refine the customer success playbook, documenting best practices, and establishing processes that ensure consistent delivery of exceptional customer experiences. Internal Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including Engineering, Sales, and Product, to share customer feedback, insights, and recommendations, influencing product roadmaps and driving customer-centric innovation. Customer Health Monitoring: Regularly review customer health dashboards to identify trends, patterns, and areas for attention, proactively addressing potential issues and ensuring customer satisfaction and retention. Success Metrics Your success will be measured by the following key performance indicators: Growth: Achieve 130%+ net revenue retention annually across your customer portfolio. Satisfaction: Maintain a Customer Net Promoter Score of 70+ across your accounts, ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction and loyalty. Voice of Customer: Influence the product roadmap with insights that lead to at least three customer-driven feature releases, demonstrating the value of customer feedback in driving innovation and growth. Day-to-Day Activities A typical week in this role will involve a mix of customer-facing activities, internal collaboration, and strategic planning. You will spend time reviewing customer health dashboards, conducting business reviews, and developing strategic plans to drive growth and expansion. You will also collaborate with cross-functional teams to share customer insights, influence product roadmaps, and drive customer-centric innovation. As you grow in the role, you will take on additional responsibilities, including owning strategic relationships with blithequark's largest enterprise customers, leading customer success for entire verticals, and developing and leading customer advisory boards and user conferences. Essential Qualifications Experience in Customer Success: Proven experience in driving customer success, preferably in a B2B environment, with a strong track record of building strategic relationships and delivering exceptional customer outcomes. Technical Acumen: Ability to translate technical capabilities into business value, explaining complex concepts in simple terms and demonstrating the impact of networking infrastructure on business operations. Communication and Interpersonal Skills: Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with customers, colleagues, and stakeholders. Strategic Thinking: Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze complex situations, identify opportunities, and develop effective solutions. Preferred Qualifications Industry Experience: Experience working in the networking infrastructure or technology industry, with a deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing businesses in this space. Customer Success Methodologies: Familiarity with customer success methodologies, such as Customer Success Management (CSM) or Technical Account Management (TAM), and experience with customer success platforms and tools. Data Analysis: Ability to analyze data and metrics to inform customer success strategies, identify trends, and measure the effectiveness of customer success initiatives. Leadership and Mentorship: Experience leading and mentoring teams, with a strong track record of developing and growing high-performing teams and individuals. Skills and Competencies To succeed in this role, you will need to possess a unique blend of skills and competencies, including: Customer-centricity: A deep understanding of customer needs, challenges, and goals, with a strong focus on delivering exceptional customer experiences. Technical expertise: A solid understanding of networking infrastructure and technology, with the ability to translate technical capabilities into business value. Strategic thinking: The ability to analyze complex situations, identify opportunities, and develop effective solutions that drive business growth and customer success. Communication and interpersonal skills: Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with customers, colleagues, and stakeholders. Collaboration and teamwork: A strong ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams, including Engineering, Sales, and Product, to drive customer-centric innovation and growth. Career Growth and Learning Opportunities At blithequark, we are committed to the growth and development of our employees. As a Customer Success Manager, you will have access to a range of career growth and learning opportunities, including: Professional development programs: Ongoing training and development programs to enhance your skills and knowledge in customer success, networking infrastructure, and technology. Mentorship and coaching: Mentorship and coaching from experienced leaders and professionals in the industry, with a focus on developing your skills and expertise. Cross-functional collaboration: Opportunities to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams, including Engineering, Sales, and Product, to drive customer-centric innovation and growth. Industry events and conferences: Opportunities to attend industry events and conferences, with a focus on networking, learning, and staying up-to-date with the latest trends and developments in the industry. Work Environment and Company Culture At blithequark, we pride ourselves on our dynamic and collaborative work environment. Our company culture is built on a foundation of: Customer-centricity: A deep focus on delivering exceptional customer experiences and driving customer success. Innovation and experimentation: A culture of innovation and experimentation, with a focus on trying new things, learning from failures, and driving continuous improvement. Collaboration and teamwork: A strong emphasis on collaboration and teamwork, with a focus on working together to drive customer-centric innovation and growth. Diversity and inclusion: A commitment to diversity and inclusion, with a focus on creating a workplace that is welcoming, inclusive, and respectful of all employees. Compensation, Perks, and Benefits At blithequark, we offer a competitive compensation package, including: Salary range: The estimated salary range for this role is $100,000 - $160,000, depending on experience and qualifications. Commissions and bonuses: Opportunities to earn commissions and bonuses, based on performance and achievement of sales and customer success targets. Equity and stock options: Eligibility to participate in blithequark's equity and stock option plans, with a focus on rewarding employees for their contributions to the company's growth and success. Benefits and perks: A range of benefits and perks, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off, with a focus on supporting the well-being and quality of life of our employees. Conclusion If you are a motivated and experienced customer success professional looking to drive business growth and networking infrastructure excellence, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity at blithequark. As a Customer Success Manager, you will play a critical role in delivering exceptional customer experiences, driving business growth, and fostering a culture of customer satisfaction and advocacy. With a competitive compensation package, opportunities for career growth and development, and a dynamic and collaborative work environment, blithequark is the ideal place to build a rewarding and challenging career in customer success. Apply now to join our team and help us revolutionize the way organizations connect, grow, and serve their communities.