Experienced Senior Manager, Customer Success and Team Leadership – Driving Customer Satisfaction, Adoption, and Retention at blithequark

Introduction to blithequark and the Role At blithequark, we are passionate about delivering exceptional customer experiences that foster long-term relationships and drive business growth. As a leader in our industry, we recognize the importance of having a dedicated team that prioritizes customer satisfaction, adoption, and retention. To further enhance our customer success initiatives, we are seeking an experienced Senior Manager, Customer Success to lead our Inside Performance Team. This role is pivotal in ensuring that every client interaction is valuable, impactful, and contributes to the overall success of our customers. The Senior Manager, Customer Success will oversee the day-to-day operations of a team focused on driving customer satisfaction, adoption, and retention for our clients. This involves leading the team to meet targets, develop product knowledge, and resolve customer issues efficiently. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, a focus on continuous improvement, and the ability to identify opportunities for enhancing the customer journey. Key Responsibilities The Senior Manager, Customer Success will be responsible for managing and developing the team, supporting clients, and collaborating with cross-functional partners. The key responsibilities include: Directly managing both the Inside Customer Success team and the Performance Specialist team, providing structured guidance, coaching, and ensuring accountability. Leading, motivating, and developing a team of Inside Performance Managers to improve performance and drive results. Hiring, onboarding, and developing Dealer Success professionals through consistent hiring, training, monitoring, and managing best practices that drive individual and team performance. Consistently leading the team to meet and exceed monthly, quarterly, and annual financial and performance metrics. Developing team members’ skill proficiency and effectiveness, resulting in increased upsells, portfolio growth, dealer satisfaction, and greater retention. Ensuring the team has continued education and an in-depth understanding of blithequark's products, including Merchandising, conversational AI, and AI Marketing Automation capabilities, value propositions, and processes to support the business. Addressing performance issues in a timely manner with team members who are not meeting the expectations of the scope of responsibility. Supporting Clients The Senior Manager, Customer Success will also be responsible for promoting customers’ product adoption, retention, and advocacy to enhance overall satisfaction and value delivery. This includes: Ensuring the Inside Team is delivering proactive, informative support to clients, addressing inquiries, and providing timely resolutions to issues. Refining and enhancing a strong SaaS performance management model, developing and maintaining effective processes that result in the highest level of customer retention. Managing customer escalation meetings and overseeing all churn risk and recovery efforts. Identifying and optimizing opportunities across the customer base to enhance revenue potential within existing smaller accounts and creating product solutions that address existing gaps. Developing, executing, and monitoring tools to manage all channels of communication with our customers while improving productivity. Cross-Functional Collaboration The Senior Manager, Customer Success will collaborate with cross-functional partners in Sales, Marketing, Product, and Finance to solve business problems and drive results. This includes: Working in conjunction with Implementation, OEM and Partner management, Marketing, Product, and other resources to effectively onboard and train dealers on new products and services. Assisting Sales teams with dealer presentations, demonstrations, and proposals as needed. Supporting and leading on key initiatives as needed. Qualifications and Requirements The ideal candidate for the Senior Manager, Customer Success role will possess the following qualifications and requirements: Bachelor’s degree preferred. 3+ years of experience in customer support or inside sales management roles, with a focus on team leadership and performance tracking. Proven ability to develop, motivate, and retain high-performing support teams. Experience in implementing customer success or support processes that drive customer satisfaction and retention. Willingness to travel up to 25%. Essential Skills and Competencies The Senior Manager, Customer Success will require the following essential skills and competencies: Strong leadership and management skills, with the ability to motivate and develop high-performing teams. Excellent communication, coaching, and organizational skills. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, prioritizing multiple tasks and deadlines. Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to identify opportunities for improvement. Proficiency in Salesforce, Salesloft, or similar customer engagement tools. Career Growth Opportunities and Learning Benefits At blithequark, we are committed to the growth and development of our employees. As a Senior Manager, Customer Success, you will have access to: Ongoing training and development opportunities to enhance your skills and knowledge. Coaching and mentoring from experienced leaders in the industry. Opportunities for career advancement and professional growth within the company. A collaborative and dynamic work environment that fosters innovation and creativity. Work Environment and Company Culture At blithequark, we pride ourselves on our positive and inclusive company culture. Our work environment is characterized by: A dynamic and collaborative team that values open communication and transparency. A commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, with a focus on creating a welcoming and respectful workplace for all employees. A culture of continuous learning and improvement, with a focus on innovation and creativity. A comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary, health insurance, and retirement savings plan. Compensation, Perks, and Benefits As a Senior Manager, Customer Success at blithequark, you can expect a comprehensive compensation package that includes: A competitive salary and bonus structure, with opportunities for growth and advancement. A comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement savings plan, and paid time off. Access to ongoing training and development opportunities, with a focus on enhancing your skills and knowledge. A dynamic and collaborative work environment, with a focus on innovation and creativity. Conclusion If you are a motivated and experienced customer success professional looking for a new challenge, we encourage you to apply for the Senior Manager, Customer Success role at blithequark. With our commitment to customer satisfaction, adoption, and retention, we are confident that you will find this role rewarding and challenging. Join our team and contribute to the success of our customers and the growth of our company.