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Director, Customer Success Management

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Director, Customer Success Management

McLean, VA

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Job Category
Customer Success

Job Details

About Salesforce

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Position Description
Our customers looking to get the most value out of Salesforce with an enterprise experience purchase our Signature Success Plan. Signature drives the right insights and people at the right time - which can make all the difference. When you have Signature, you unlock our deepest level of partnership, most skilled expertise, and tools to stay agile.

We are looking for a leader to join our Success team. This role leads the strategy for Signature Success Plan fulfillment and growth across teams, aligning closely with Territory, Renewals, and Success Plan Sellers. An ideal candidate has a strong background in Customer Success and Platform Health strategies, trends, and outcomes at the enterprise level. The candidate is able to research, synthesize, and develop insights and actions from market intelligence & customer feedback. Customer centricity, leadership, resourcefulness, flexibility, and a get-it-done demeanor are needed in this role.

Responsibilities

  • Lead a team of Customer Success Managers, fostering high standards for value delivery and customer impact
  • Address and resolve customer blocking issues in collaboration with individual contributors
  • Partner with sales teams and renewals to execute strategies for Signature Success Plan renewals across teams. Develop a point of view for Signature value to help grow Signature within the EDU portfolio
  • Work closely with peers and selling partners on capacity planning for Signature obligations including resource allocation, forecasting, and staffing
  • Align customer allocations with Signature coverage, manage team-based allocations, and synchronize additional cloud resources as needed
  • Collaborate on talent retention strategies, encompassing career pathing, promotions, and ongoing training
  • Stay informed on market trends, risks, and opportunities specific to customers and industries, communicating insights to Territory & OU leaders
  • As a Portfolio Leader, monitor key performance indicators, including Customer Health using Customer Success Score and Salesforce Loyalty
  • As a Portfolio Leader, be responsible for delivery metrics, ensuring consistent progress and results
  • Ensure teams are proficient in New Product Introductions (NPI) and New Service Introductions (NSI) initiatives.

Preferred Qualifications and Skills

  • Possess a minimum of 8+ years with direct experience in customer advisement and team management.
  • Exhibit strong critical thinking and ability to use data and insights to identify industry trends and risks.
  • Demonstrate excellent communication skills, and be a strong collaborator, to bridge across various teams and levels.
  • Showcase a proven track record in talent management, including recruitment, retention, and development.
  • Familiarity with Salesforce's product offerings, services, and the larger Federal landscape.

NOTE: This is an office-flexible role. The expectation is to be in-office 3 days a week when local to an office.

Our Investment In You

  • World-class enablement and on-demand training - check out Trailhead.com for a sneak peek!
  • Exposure to executive thought leaders with a passion for living our values
  • Path to promotion with accelerated leadership development programs
  • Weekly 1:1 coaching with your leadership
  • Fast Ramp mentorship program
  • Volunteer Opportunities
    Have you heard of our 1:1:1 model, focused on giving back to the community? The success in giving back have helped us and our Trailblazer community become a leader in philanthropy, culture, and innovation. We are one of the World's Most Innovative Companies, according to Forbes, we are #1 in PEOPLE's Top 15 Companies that Care, and are on Fortune's Change the World list. Values create value. Our values helped drive our revenue number to $13.28 billion dollars in fiscal years in 2019.
    We have a public-facing website that explains our various benefits for:
  • Health benefits
  • Financial benefits and perks
  • Time off and leave policies
  • Parental benefits
  • Perks and discounts
  • Visit https://www.salesforcebenefits.com/ for the full breakdown.
  • Posting Statement
    At Salesforce we believe that the business of business is to improve the state of our world. Each of us has a responsibility to drive Equality in our communities and workplaces. We are committed to creating a workforce that reflects society through inclusive programs and initiatives such as equal pay, employee resource groups, inclusive benefits, and more. Learn more about Equality at Salesforce and explore our benefits.

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Posting Statement

At Salesforce we believe that the business of business is to improve the state of our world. Each of us has a responsibility to drive Equality in our communities and workplaces. We are committed to creating a workforce that reflects society through inclusive programs and initiatives such as equal pay, employee resource groups, inclusive benefits, and more. Learn more about Equality at www.equality.com and explore our company benefits at www.salesforcebenefits.com.

Salesforce is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status. Salesforce does not accept unsolicited headhunter and agency resumes. Salesforce will not pay any third-party agency or company that does not have a signed agreement with Salesforce.

Salesforce welcomes all.

Client-provided location(s): McLean, VA, USA
Job ID: Salesforce-JR264839
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • FSA With Employer Contribution
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • On-Site Gym
    • Mental Health Benefits
  • Parental Benefits

    • Adoption Leave
    • Return-to-Work Program
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Casual Dress
    • Happy Hours
    • Snacks
    • Some Meals Provided
    • Company Outings
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Unlimited Paid Time Off
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Leave of Absence
    • Sabbatical
    • Volunteer Time Off
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Company Equity
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Learning and Development Stipend
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Internship Program
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Professional Coaching
    • Work Visa Sponsorship
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Unconscious Bias Training
    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program

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