German Speaking Customer Success Account Manager

Ignite; Leipzig; Hybrid; EUR 40.000 - 50.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

30 days annual leave

Hybrid work arrangement

Zusammenfassung

Ignite, a growing software enterprise, is seeking an Enterprise Customer Success Manager in Leipzig or Würzburg. The role is hybrid with up to one home-office day per week and offers a base salary of €40,000–€50,000 gross per year plus an annual bonus.

You will own strategic enterprise portfolios, build durable relationships with decision-makers, and work with Enterprise Sales and Product Management to expand value, drive adoption, and renew contracts.

Qualifikationen

• Enterprise account management experience in startup/scale-up software.
• Fluent German and English at C1 level for executive interactions.
• Hands-on experience with CRM platforms (e.g., HubSpot) and CS tooling.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with client-first mindset.

Aufgaben

• Strategic ownership of enterprise client portfolios and accounts.
• Build durable relationships with key decision-makers and executives.
• Identify up-selling and cross-selling opportunities with internal teams.
• Manage complete lifecycle from onboarding to renewals.
• Lead data-driven reviews showing ROI and business value.
• Mitigate churn with proactive retention strategies.
• Serve as internal advocate between clients and product/sales.

Kenntnisse

CRM platforms (HubSpot)

Analytical reasoning

Client-focused

Executive communication

Negotiation skills

Tools

HubSpot CRM

Jobbeschreibung

Salary: €40,000 – €50,000 gross p.a. base + Annual Bonus

Job Title: Enterprise Customer Success Manager

Location: Leipzig or Würzburg (Hybrid — up to 1 Home Office day/week)

Department: Customer Success Management

Employment Type: Full-Time / Multi-Year Experience

Languages Required: Fluent German (C1) & Fluent English (C1)

About the Employer & Mission

We are a growing, dynamic software enterprise (101–500 employees) specializing in the development of digital products and solutions dedicated to advancing web accessibility and online inclusion. As an Enterprise Customer Success Manager, you will step into a pivotal, high-impact strategic role, driving direct revenue growth for the company while partnering with major corporate client accounts. In this role, you will champion customer adoption and long-term value realization, helping leading organizations make their digital assets fully accessible while building a rewarding, high-visibility career in enterprise tech.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Account Ownership: Assume full accountability for managing, steering, and strategically expanding relationships with enterprise-level client portfolios and major corporate accounts.
• Relationship Building: Establish durable, trust-based connections with key corporate decision-makers, accessibility leads, and executive leadership.
• Value Expansion: Proactively identify and secure strategic up-selling and cross-selling opportunities by collaborating closely with internal Enterprise Sales and Product Management teams.
• Lifecycle Governance: Direct the complete lifecycle of client accounts, covering initial technical onboarding, solution adoption, performance optimization, and seamless contract renewals.
• Data-Driven Success: Facilitate structured Business Reviews, tracking critical performance indicators while presenting demonstrable evidence of return on investment and business value.
• Churn Mitigation: Recognize early warning signs of client dissatisfaction and retention risks, deploying proactive mitigation strategies and targeted retention frameworks.
• Cross-Functional Interface: Function as the primary internal advocate and communication bridge connecting enterprise clients with our technical, product, and sales divisions.

Ideal Candidate Profile

Must-Haves:

• Relevant Track Record: Multiple years of professional experience operating successfully as an Account Manager or Customer Success Manager overseeing enterprise clients within a fast-paced start-up, scale-up, or software environment.
• Bilingual Capability: Professional fluency in both German (C1 standard) and English (C1 standard) across verbal and written communication for executive interactions.
• Tool Expertise: Practical, hands-on background navigating modern CRM platforms (such as HubSpot) and customer success tooling.
• Core Competencies: Exceptional analytical reasoning and structured problem-solving talents, coupled with a deep client-first commitment, commercial awareness, and sharp negotiation skills.

Nice-to-Haves:

• Proficiency in additional foreign languages.

Personality Traits:

• Challenging Mindset: A readiness to constructively challenge customer assumptions and deliver expert, authoritative guidance on web accessibility best practices.
• Ambitious & Assertive: Highly self-driven, proactive, and comfortable taking ownership within intricate corporate frameworks.
• Team-Oriented: A collaborative disposition combined with a genuine passion for cross-departmental teamwork and shared success.

Compensation & Core Benefits

• Attractive Package: €40,000 to €50,000 fixed gross annual base remuneration, augmented by an annual performance-based bonus and 30 days of paid annual leave.
• Strategic Autonomy: A critical position providing significant organizational visibility, direct business influence, and ongoing career advancement pathways within Customer Success.
• Work-Life Integration: Adaptable working hours combined with a balanced hybrid schedule permitting up to one home-office day weekly at our Leipzig or Würzburg offices.
• Planning Security: Zero business travel required, guaranteeing dependable schedule stability and predictable work-life balance.
• Meaningful Vision: Direct contribution toward building software technologies that expand web accessibility, eliminate digital barriers, and promote worldwide digital equality.