Enterprise Customer Success Manager
Sprout Social is looking for an ambitious and tech savvy Enterprise Customer Success Manager to provide ongoing assistance to Sprout’s enterprise customers. You are passionate about customer success, excited about high-volume/high-velocity interactions with customers and you are committed to quickly getting customers the right answers and resources.
Sprout Social’s Enterprise Customer Success Managers are focused on customer loyalty. You are driven to maintain a high satisfaction rate through all interactions with all of your customers. In addition to managing an existing book of business, you will work hard to expand these existing relationships. At times, you will be tapped to help develop and close new business (in partnership with Sprout’s Sales Acquisition team). You will report to and work closely with our Director of Customer Success.
As a Enterprise Customer Success Manager at Sprout Social, you are part of a Customer Success team that is focused on cultivating strong relationships and loyalty with names like Hyatt, Vice News, and Etsy. We pride ourselves by being the primary point of contact for all of our customers and are dedicated to providing personalized experience to each and every customer. As a whole, Sprout supports the social media efforts of over 20,000 brands around the globe.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute customer success plans for assigned enterprise accounts: establish communication with decision makers, manage governance and reporting schedules in order to measure success against customer expectations and drive the renewal process
- Implement strategies and processes to maximize customer lifetime value, as well as overall customer satisfaction: occasionally facilitate in-person customer visits; manage on-boarding, success plans, regular account analysis, customer training and the initiation of up-sell and cross-sell opportunities
- Act as a liaison between internal teams to ensure customer needs are being met; coordinating amongst sales, marketing, finance, and product teams
- Ability to travel to customer locations, conferences, internal meetings, etc.
- Perform other related duties such as participating in various side projects, pilot groups or department initiatives
Desired Skills & Experience
- 3-5 years of experience in a sales or account management role within the technology industry. SaaS sales experience is desirable, specifically with a B2B focus
- Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, related field or equivalent work experience
- Demonstrated understanding and application of effective selling strategies
- Passionate about providing an exemplary customer experience and lasting relationships
- Exceptional organizational and communication skills – both verbal and written
- Outstanding presentation skills
- Technical expertise and ability to acquire knowledge of new products
- Demonstrated ability to deal with change and be a team player
About Sprout Social
Sprout Social powers open communication between individuals, brands and communities through elegant, sophisticated software. We are relentless about solving hard problems for our customers and committed to both customer and team success.
Team Sprout is a group of very talented, smart and passionate people with broad interests and backgrounds. We believe that true employee engagement cannot happen if you can’t bring your whole self to work, so we’re committed to building a diverse team, embracing an inclusive culture and investing in equity across our organization. That dedication is core to Sprout. We want all candidates, particularly those coming from traditionally underrepresented groups in the technology industry, to know they are welcome at Sprout.
We’re proud to regularly be recognized for software, product and company culture achievements. Our team’s shared belief in Sprout’s mission promotes a culture of openness, empowerment and fun. We have built a benefits program to match the strength of our team. This program includes:
- Insurance and benefit options that are built for both individuals and families, including generous company contributions
- Progressive benefit programs, like our parental leave program and free Divvy bike memberships
- High-quality and well-maintained equipment - your computer will never prevent you from doing your best
- Beautiful, convenient and state-of-the-art offices in Chicago’s Loop
- Solid programs in some of the staples: transportation, disability and life insurance
- Wellness initiatives to ensure both health and financial well-being of our team
- Breakfast and lunch options onsite, and more healthy snack options and beverages than you can imagine
- Growing corporate social responsibility program that is driven by the involvement and passion of our team members
Sprout Social is an equal opportunity employer. Anyone seeking employment here is considered without regards to race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex (including sexual identity), age, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, veteran or military status, unfavorable discharge from military service, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, order of protection status, citizenship status, arrest record or expunged or sealed convictions, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, Illinois, or local law. We value the things that make us different and want to see how you can make our team better!