Team Lead CSM (FM)

Since its inception in 2016 Otoqi has established itself as a leading start-up in the automotive logistics sector moving away from the old fashioned truck & trailer world to a nimble and platform based driver-on-demand model.

Our strength lies in combining cutting-edge technology with operational excellence.

Each year our 2.000 drivers move over 500.000 vehicles across Europe in under 48h.

Our platform helps car rental companies car dealers and car manufacturers overcome their logistical challenges. We set the industry standard for vehicle transportation in Europe offering higher reliability and faster service through our disruptive model and continuous innovation.

With 10M raised in our Series B funding round in 2024 and a footprint in France Italy and Germany we are targeting new countries for our international growth in the coming years.

Job description

To strengthen its customer success operations in Italy Otoqi is looking for a Team Lead CSM who will be the driving force behind a growing CSM team. The Team Lead CSM will play a key role in managing the team ensuring exceptional customer experiences and directly contributing to customer success strategy and execution.

Main Responsibilities

Management & Leadership

• Recruit train and mentor the CSM team. Starting with one member with plans to grow in 2026.
• Define individual and team objectives monitor progress and facilitate team rituals (1 : 1s weekly meetings quarterly reviews).
• Unite the team around a shared vision of customer excellence fostering skill development and autonomy.
• Provide regular reporting on team performance (operational KPIs customer satisfaction etc.).

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with Sales Logistics BPO and Central Ops teams to ensure a cohesive commercial approach and high customer satisfaction.
• Serve as the interface between clients CSMs and internal teams to ensure a consistent customer experience.
• Participate in cross-functional projects (new offer launches continuous process improvement CRM tool enhancements).

Customer Performance & Strategy

• Define and implement strategies for the user base with a focus on profitability.
• Maximize user activity through KPI monitoring (order frequency reactivation of dormant accounts etc.).
• Oversee client onboarding configuration and training ensuring SLA compliance and initial satisfaction.
• Challenge and optimize CSM processes to improve efficiency reduce churn and maximize customer value.
• Consolidate field feedback and propose product or organizational improvements.

Customer Culture & Continuous Improvement

• Promote a feedback-driven culture and continuous improvement within the team.
• Ensure high-quality interactions with clients and adherence to Otoqi best practices.
• Contribute to structuring tools dashboards guides and playbooks in collaboration with Central Ops.

Expected outcomes

• Achievement of customer satisfaction and retention targets across assigned accounts.
• Strengthened client relationships leading to upsell and cross-sell opportunities.
• Increased customer adoption and usage through proactive support and engagement.
• Improved operational efficiency through optimized processes and data-driven insights.
• Contribution to overall revenue growth and long-term customer loyalty.

Your profile

• Customer Success & Leadership experience : Proven background in Customer Success Account Management or related roles (4 years) with at least 2 years in team leadership or management.
• Results-oriented : Strong ability to drive customer satisfaction retention and growth while optimizing CSM processes and KPIs.
• Communication & Coaching : Excellent interpersonal skills to mentor and motivate the team fostering collaboration autonomy and a customer-focused mindset.
• Cross-functional & Strategic mindset : Skilled at working with Sales Operations Logistics and other teams; able to analyze data and adapt strategies to maximize customer value.
• Process Improvement & Problem-solving : Experienced in implementing best practices tools dashboards and workflows to improve efficiency and service quality.
• Language skills : Mandatory spoken and written English and Italian proficiency (C1).

Nice To have

• Proficiency in CRM tools (e.g. HubSpot) : comfortable with commercial management tools to monitor and optimize team and sales performance.
• Experience in the Automotive industry or 3PL Services.
• Experience in start-up / scale-up.

Values at Otoqi

• Innovation : We are and feel innovetors Help revolutionize the automotive logistics sector by bringing innovative solutions to the challenges of the automotive industry.
• Customer Focus : We believe that fostering strong relationships and satisfaction of our Customers is the cornerstone of our success built on principles of trust and transparency.
• Team spirit : Team spirit and collaboration is a cornerstone of our DNA partecipate and promote team activities to foster this company asset.
• Determination : We are relentless and resolute always willing to make the extra mile. We face challenges head-first do mistakes and learn from them not giving up.

What else we offer

• Career development : Otoqi values initiative and autonomy providing an environment conducive to your personal and professional growth.
• International environment : Join a company with operations in France Italy and Germany with plans for further international expansion.
• Flexible work policy : Flexible / hybrid remote working policy promoting a balance between professional excellence and private life.

Other details and perks

• Contract type : 3 livello CCNL Commercio
• Meal vouchers : Meal tickets of 8 / day
• Additional perks : Take advantage of various benefits that support your well-being at Otoqi like mental health coaching plan snacks and fresh fruit every day and learning budget.

Interview Process

• A phone interview with Hermine - Talent Acquisition Manager (30)
• An interview with Marco - General Manager (1h)
• Short logic test (30)
• A technical interview (1h)

Employment Type: Full Time