Customer Success Director
Bill Alexander Ford Lincoln
- Location
- Remote (Gillette, Wyoming)
- Employment
- Full-time
- Level
- Senior Level
About the Role
We are seeking a strategic and results-driven Customer Success Director to lead and scale our customer success function. This role is responsible for driving customer satisfaction, retention, and expansion by developing high-impact engagement strategies and overseeing the end-to-end customer lifecycle.
Skills
Perks
- Remote work environment
Full job details
We are seeking a strategic and results-driven Customer Success Director to lead and scale our customer success function. This role is responsible for driving customer satisfaction, retention, and expansion by developing high-impact engagement strategies and overseeing the end-to-end customer lifecycle. The ideal candidate is a strong leader with a proven track record in customer success, account management, and team development within a remote environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Define and execute the overall customer success strategy aligned with company objectives and growth targets.
- Lead, mentor, and scale a high-performing team of Customer Success Managers (CSMs).
- Oversee the full customer lifecycle, including onboarding, adoption, retention, and renewal processes.
- Develop and implement programs to improve customer satisfaction, reduce churn, and increase lifetime value.
- Establish and track key performance indicators (KPIs) such as Net Promoter Score (NPS), customer retention rate, and expansion revenue.
- Collaborate with sales, product, marketing, and support teams to ensure a seamless customer experience.
- Act as an executive sponsor for key accounts, building strong relationships with senior client stakeholders.
- Analyze customer data and feedback to identify trends, risks, and growth opportunities.
- Drive customer advocacy initiatives, including testimonials, case studies, and referrals.
- Lead escalation management and ensure timely resolution of critical customer issues.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Communications, or a related field; MBA preferred.
- 8–12+ years of experience in customer success, account management, or client services, with at least 3–5 years in a leadership role.
- Proven experience managing and scaling customer success teams in a SaaS, technology, or service-based environment.
- Strong understanding of customer lifecycle management and retention strategies.
- Excellent leadership, coaching, and team development skills.
- Exceptional communication, negotiation, and relationship management abilities.
- Experience with CRM and customer success platforms (e.g., Salesforce, Gainsight, HubSpot).
- Data-driven mindset with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to operate effectively in a remote, fast-paced, and cross-functional environment.
Core Competencies
- Strategic Leadership
- Customer Retention & Growth
- Team Development & Coaching
- Data-Driven Decision Making
- Executive Communication
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
Benefits
- Flexible remote work environment
- Competitive hourly compensation
- Performance-based incentives and bonuses
- Leadership development and career advancement opportunities
- Collaborative and innovative company culture