Customer Success Manager
Strategic Communications
- Location
- Hybrid (Buffalo, New York)
- Employment
- Full-time
- Level
- Senior Level
Posted 1 week ago
About the role
Strategic Communications seeks a Customer Success Manager to drive customer satisfaction and growth for public sector cloud solutions. The role focuses on onboarding, training, and relationship management for state, local, and education government clients.
Skills
Customer Success
B2B Sales
Cloud Services
SaaS
IaaS
Relationship Building
Public Sector Sales
CRM Software
Technical Support
Account Management
Strategic Planning
Problem Solving
Sales Forecasting
Contract Renewals
Upselling
Cross-selling
Benefits
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- 401k Plan
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Sick Days
- Paid Holidays
Perks
- Hybrid Work
- Commission
- Bonus
- Wellness Incentives
- Referral Bonuses
- Dog-friendly Office
Full job details
Position Title: Customer Success Manager
Location: This position is remote, with approximately 25- 50% travel to Albany, NY. Candidates must reside in the state of New York.
Application Process: Interested candidates who are passionate about serving public sector missions should apply with their resume and cover letter.
Join Us: Our mission is to make an impact within communities by providing the knowledge, resources and innovative solutions delivered through an alliance of Information Technology Integrators, Independent Software Vendors, and Cloud Providers with a common vision in resolving critical challenges directly impacting citizens. If you are ready to take on the cloud market and make a significant impact while serving as a trusted advisor to the public sector, we want to hear from you.
Compensation will include a base salary + commission/bonus incentives. Total compensation will be determined based on a variety of factors to include: knowledge, skills, experience, education, geographic location and certifications.
Position Overview: The primary goal of the Customer Success Manager is to ensure that customers achieve their desired outcomes while using the company's products or services (generally subscription-based or ongoing services such as SaaS (Software as a Service), cloud services, and enterprise solutions), thereby driving customer satisfaction, retention, and growth.
Company Overview: Are you ready to make a real impact? Join our dynamic Public Sector Cloud Services division where your passion for innovation and dedication to mission success will shine. As a leading provider of cloud solutions, we empower state, local, education (SLED), federal government, and commercial enterprises with cutting-edge technology. With top-tier authorizations from major Cloud OEMs such as AWS, Microsoft, Google, Oracle, IBM, and Equinix, and contract vehicles including NASPO ValuePoint, Omnia, and NASA SEWP-V, we are poised for exponential growth. Become a trusted advisor and mission partner to some of the largest federal and state agencies.
Key Responsibilities:
- Onboarding and Implementation:
- Guide new customers through the onboarding process, ensuring a smooth transition from sales to active usage.
- Assist with the implementation of the product or service, helping to configure it according to the customer's needs.
- Customer Training:
- Provide training sessions and resources to help customers understand and effectively use the product.
- Create and maintain documentation, tutorials, and FAQs to support customer learning.
- Relationship Building:
- Develop strong, trust-based relationships with customers, becoming their primary point of contact.
- Understand the customer's business goals, challenges, and industry to tailor the support and guidance provided.
- Proactive Support:
- Monitor customer usage and engagement with the product to identify potential issues or opportunities.
- Conduct regular check-ins and business reviews to ensure the customer is on track to achieve their goals.
- Advocacy and Feedback:
- Act as an advocate for the customer within the company, ensuring their needs and feedback are communicated to relevant teams (e.g., product development, sales, marketing).
- Collect and analyze customer feedback to identify trends and areas for improvement.
- Renewals and Upsells:
- Work closely with the sales team to manage contract renewals and identify opportunities for upselling or cross-selling additional products or services.
- Develop strategies to reduce churn and increase customer lifetime value.
- Records and reports meaningful sales activity including: calls, emails, meetings, appointments, opportunities, wins & losses in Hubspot, Tigerpaw or other business systems.
- Problem Solving and Issue Resolution:
- Address customer issues and concerns promptly, coordinating with technical support and other departments as needed.
- Develop and implement action plans to resolve customer problems and enhance their overall experience.
Required Qualifications:
- Experience: 5+ years of B2B sales with a proven track record of exceeding sales quotas, and 2+ years of experience selling IaaS (AWS, Azure, GCP), SaaS, and security solutions. OEM sales certifications are preferred.
- Industry Knowledge: Thorough understanding of IT terminology, with the ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders. Prior experience selling to state and local government entities is strongly preferred.
- Sales Acumen: Demonstrated success in building new business relationships and comfort with cold-calling and interacting with C-level executives.
- Technical Proficiency: Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience with CRM software (Tigerpaw and Hubspot preferred).
- Education: Diploma required; Bachelor’s degree or higher preferred. AWS Cloud Practitioner certification to be completed within ninety (90) days of hire.
- Government Sales Experience: At least 3 years of experience in solution selling to government entities with a referenceable list of existing customer relationships.
- Immediate Impact: Ability to leverage existing relationships and hit the ground running within 90 days.
- ISO 9001:2015 training – to be completed within ninety (90) days of hire
Prefered Qualifications:
- Solutions & Professional Services Sales: Optimization, Migration, and Artificial Intelligence
- Government Sales Experience: At least 3 years of experience in solution selling to government entities with a referenceable list of existing customer relationships.
- Immediate Impact: Ability to leverage existing relationships and hit the ground running within 90 days.
Key Competencies and Behaviors:
- Numbers Driven: You know sales is a numbers game and are always seeking ways to be more productive and efficient.
- Competitive: You thrive on competition, whether against others or personal benchmarks, and hate losing more than you love winning.
- Persistent: You are confident in overcoming objections and are comfortable being seen as persistent.
- Independent: You are a self-driven professional who operates effectively with minimal oversight and drives results independently.
- Trusted Advisor: Your passion for serving public sector missions makes you a valued partner and advisor to your clients.
- Positive Attitude: Warm and inviting personality that fosters strong relationships.
- Team Oriented: Works well in collaborative environments and with cross-functional teams.
- Adaptable: Demonstrates strong adaptability and stress tolerance in a fast-paced environment.
Physical Requirements:
Work is generally sedentary in nature, but may require standing and walking for up to 20% of the time. The work environment is generally favorable. Lighting and temperature are reasonable. Work is generally performed within an office environment, with standard office equipment available.
Require use of multiple computer monitors and software programs simultaneously, desk phone, mouse and keyboard.
Benefits: Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Life Insurance, Vision Insurance, Long-term and Short-term Disability Insurance, 401k Plan, Paid Vacation Days, Paid Sick Days, Paid Holidays
Other Benefits: Dog-friendly corporate office, wellness incentives, referral bonuses
Screening Requirements: Background Check, Drug Testing
Work is generally sedentary in nature, but may require standing and walking for up to 20% of the time. The work environment is generally favorable. Lighting and temperature are reasonable. Work is generally performed within an office environment, with standard office equipment available.
Require use of multiple computer monitors and software programs simultaneously, desk phone, mouse and keyboard.
Benefits: Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Life Insurance, Vision Insurance, Long-term and Short-term Disability Insurance, 401k Plan, Paid Vacation Days, Paid Sick Days, Paid Holidays
Other Benefits: Dog-friendly corporate office, wellness incentives, referral bonuses
Screening Requirements: Background Check, Drug Testing