Customer Success jobs in United States

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.

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.

• 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.

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

• 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).

• 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).

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.