Customer Success Manager

About SugarCRM

From the very beginning, SugarCRM had a unique vision: to offer a different kind of Customer Relationship Management (CRM). We pioneered the first commercial open-source CRM platform, and now, more than two decades later, are on a mission to provide products and services that make the hard things easier for sales, marketing and customer service teams. In fact, we help mid-market businesses around the globe reach new levels of performance and predictability by letting our award-winning CRM platform do the work. 

Our diverse group of worldwide employees are united and driven by a shared passion for our mission, culture, and values. We treat our employees like humans not line items and are building a culture where your work at Sugar helps fuel personal, professional and business growth – check out our recent ‘Great Place to Work’ certification that we are so proud of. Work/life fit and flexibility for our team matters and together we pride ourselves on solving for our customers, always. 

If you're ready to grow your career and help organizations grow better and faster, you've come to the right place. Find out more about our SugarCRM careers and how you can become a part of our journey. 

SugarCRM is seeking an experienced Customer Success Manager (CSM) to join our growing team. In this role, you will serve as the primary point of contact for our customers, taking ownership of their experience from onboarding through to renewals, upsell, and cross-sell opportunities. You will be integral to driving both customer retention and growth within your accounts, applying a consultative approach to help clients achieve maximum value from our platform.

• Customer Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders within client accounts. Act as a trusted advisor to guide clients in leveraging our CX platform for maximum impact, ensuring long-term satisfaction and value realization.
• Account Ownership & Renewals: Own the entire post-sale lifecycle for assigned accounts (45-60), including ensuring timely contract renewals, driving 90% retention strategies, and mitigating churn risks.
• Growth Opportunities: Identify and execute on opportunities for upselling and cross-selling across existing client portfolios. Leverage deep knowledge of clients’ business needs and our product offerings to provide tailored solutions.
• Data-driven decision-making: Use client data and analytics to track account health, uncover opportunities, and tailor strategies that maximize customer success. Monitor key success metrics (e.g., adoption rates, usage patterns) to proactively address potential challenges and maximize renewal probability.
• Collaboration & Networking: Work cross-functionally with sales, product, and support teams to address customer needs and deliver exceptional service. Identify new contacts and departments within existing accounts to expand product adoption and customer footprint.
• Client Advocacy: Ensure that clients' voice is heard within SugarCRM, advocating for their needs and facilitating internal efforts to deliver on promises and enhance the customer experience.

• Proven Track Record: 4-6 years of experience in customer success, account management, or client-facing sales roles with direct responsibility for renewals, retention, and expansion within a SaaS B2B environment.
• Customer-Centric Mindset: Demonstrated ability to build long-lasting relationships with clients, anticipating needs and providing value-added solutions. Comfort working in a consultative manner to advise on business process improvements through technology, a deep understanding of customer pain points, and the ability to navigate complex client relationships.
• Revenue Growth Expertise: Success in identifying upsell and cross-sell opportunities, with a clear understanding of how to leverage customer relationships to drive revenue growth and meet KPIs.
• Data-Driven Approach: Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret client data and business metrics to identify patterns, diagnose issues, and create action plans for account growth or retention.
• Communication Excellence: Ability to communicate effectively across all levels of an organization, including C-suite executives, both verbally and in writing. You should be clear, concise, and persuasive in your approach.
• Resilience & Motivation: Demonstrated ability to thrive in a dynamic environment, managing multiple priorities and consistently delivering results while maintaining a positive, proactive attitude.
• Team Collaboration: You excel in team settings, working cross-functionally to ensure clients receive a seamless experience. You contribute to the broader team success and offer insight into best practices for customer engagement.

We understand that no candidate is perfectly qualified for any job. Experience comes in different forms; many skills are transferable; and passion goes a long way. Even more important than your resume is a clear demonstration of dedication, impact, and the ability to thrive in a fluid and collaborative environment. We want you to learn new things in this role, and we encourage you to apply if your experience is close to what we’re looking for. We also know that diversity of background and thought makes for better problem solving and more creative thinking, which is why we're dedicated to adding new perspectives to the team.

Benefits and Perks:

Beyond a stellar work environment, friendly people, and inspiring work, we have some sweet benefits and perks:

·       Excellent healthcare package for you and your family

·       Savings and Investment – 401(k) match

·       Unlimited Paid Time Off

·       Paid Parental Leave

·       Online Legal Services (Rocket Lawyer)

·       Financial Planning Services (Origin)

·       Discounted Pet Insurance (Embrace Pet Insurance)

·       Corporate Benefit Program (Working Advantage).  This benefit offers you exclusive travel and entertainment offers and special discounts that are not available to the general public

·       Health and Wellness Reimbursement Program

·       Travel Discounts

·       Educational Resources - Career & Personal Development Program

·       Employee Referral Bonus Program

·       We are a merit-based company - many opportunities to learn, excel and grow your career!

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