Sr. Customer Success Manager

QAD, Inc.; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global software company based in the UK is seeking a Senior Customer Service Manager focused on revenue retention and growth. This role requires strong communication skills and a data-driven approach while supporting enterprise clients. The ideal candidate will manage customer relationships at various levels, ensuring satisfaction and facilitating adoption of QAD solutions. This position offers flexibility in hours and some travel opportunities, both domestic and international.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of related experience in customer service roles.
• Experience supporting enterprise-level software accounts.
• Ability to remain professional, even under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Serve a selected group of customers as part of a cross-functional account team.
• Guide the full-lifecycle customer journey with QAD solutions.
• Build trusted advisor relationships with executive sponsors.

Skills

Communication skills

Data-driven approach

Presentation skills

Relationship-building skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree

Tools

Salesforce

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Gainsight

Job description

Job Description

The Senior Customer Service Manager (CSM) role at QAD is a critical part of QAD’s Go‑To‑Market organization, focusing on revenue retention and growth within our current customer base. The Sr CSM will drive use case adoption and lead business value demonstration across the customer lifecycle, working to increase satisfaction, retention, renewals, references and upsells for their product portfolio. The Sr CSM is expected to interact appropriately with customer personnel at all different levels, from technical contributors to C‑suite executives, and leverage appropriate resources inside across QAD functions to maintain overall customer health. Success in this role will be measured and rewarded by key performance metrics including renewal (GRR) and upsell (NRR), customer engagement (NPS, conference attendance, referenceability) and key milestones (e.g. adoption of new products).

Depending on the experience of the final candidate this may be either a regular customer success role or senior.

Availability and Travel

Flexible hours that may vary day to day, based on customer needs and milestones.

Up to 25% domestic travel, for customer visits, industry conferences and QAD meetings.

Occasional international travel.

Responsibilities

• Serve a selected group of customers as part of a cross‑functional account team.
• Guide the full‑lifecycle customer journey with QAD solutions, from initial deal onward.
• Build trusted advisor relationships with executive sponsors and key stakeholders.
• Monitor health scores, usage data and other KPIs to proactively address account risk.
• Demonstrate ability to meet revenue goals and customer engagement targets.
• Conduct Strategic Business Reviews in collaboration with the account team.
• Maintain required customer data in QAD systems of record.
• Support deal execution as needed, including customers procurement group.
• Responsible for “Customer Journey” artifact development, maintenance, and delivery.
• Develop technical and business expertise in QAD’s product and services offerings.
• Brief internal stakeholders, including top management, on customer status and issues.
• Notify Sales of new leads and opportunities for existing customers.
• Apply critical thinking skills to evaluate the implications of analysis results.
• Influence team direction and decision‑making processes.
• Anticipate client needs and proactively suggest solutions or additional services.
• Proactively seek opportunities to collaborate with colleagues across different functions.
• Contribute to or lead internal GTM process improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree with 8+ years of related experience.

Must Have

• Demonstrated success supporting enterprise‑level software accounts.
• Strong communication, presentation and relationship‑building skills.
• Data‑driven approach to customer health metrics and usage analytics.
• Ability to maintain a positive and professional attitude, even under pressure.
• Knowledge of Excel, PowerPoint, Word, CRM software (Salesforce preferred), CS Platform (i.e. Gainsight).

Nice to Have

• Subject matter expert in ERP product domains, including Manufacturing, Finance, Distribution, Supply Chain Planning, Supplier Relationship Management, EQMS, Global Trade and Transportation Execution.
• Secondary European language fluency (French, German).

Additional Information

About QAD:

QAD Inc. is a leading provider of adaptive, cloud‑based enterprise software and services for global manufacturing companies. Global manufacturers face ever‑increasing disruption caused by technology‑driven innovation and changing consumer preferences. In order to survive and thrive, manufacturers must be able to innovate and change business models at unprecedented rates of speed. QAD calls these companies Adaptive Manufacturing Enterprises. QAD solutions help customers in the automotive, life sciences, packaging, consumer products, food and beverage, high tech and industrial manufacturing industries rapidly adapt to change and innovate for competitive advantage.

QAD is committed to ensuring that every employee feels they work in an environment that values their contributions, respects their unique perspectives and provides opportunities for growth regardless of background. QAD’s DEI program is driving higher levels of diversity, equity and inclusion so that employees can bring their whole self to work.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.