Customer Success Director

HiveWatch; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 155,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Equity incentive plan

On-site HQ in El Segundo

Job summary

HiveWatch is seeking a Customer Success Director to lead our post-sale organization, overseeing account management, implementation, customer success, and support. You’ll report to the VP of Sales and manage 4–6 direct reports.

You’ll diagnose gaps, design scalable processes, and work hands-on with customers while collaborating with product, engineering, and sales to deliver on our promises. This role requires travel to strategic accounts and a passion for customer-driven improvement.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in customer success, account management, or post-sale in a B2B SaaS environment.
• Demonstrated experience leading and developing teams with direct people management.
• Proven track record of building or significantly improving post-sale processes in a scaling organization.
• Comfortable working across enterprise and mid-market customer environments.
• Strong cross-functional communicator with product, engineering, sales, and executive stakeholders.
• Experience evaluating and implementing enterprise CS tooling (e.g., Gainsight, Totango, ChurnZero).
• Analytical and data-driven — able to define KPIs, build dashboards, and drive decisions.
• Based in or willing to work from El Segundo, CA; travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of 4–6 direct reports across customer success, account management, implementation, and support.
• Define ownership, accountability, and growth paths across each function.
• Create a culture rooted in customer obsession, continuous improvement, and executional discipline.
• Diagnose current post-sale operations and build a clear improvement roadmap.
• Define and implement scalable onboarding, implementation, account health, renewal, and support processes.
• Develop and mature an account health framework with metrics, tooling, and early warning signals.
• Build playbooks that work across enterprise and mid-market environments.
• Own health, retention, and growth of HiveWatch's customer base.
• Work with top customers to understand environment, identify risks, and drive long-term value.
• Partner with account teams on renewal and expansion strategies.
• Travel on-site for strategic accounts as needed.
• Serve as the voice of the customer to product and engineering; prioritize improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Customer success

Cross-functional collaboration

Data-driven

Tools

Gainsight

Totango

ChurnZero

Job description

HiveWatch is a tech-forward, inclusive organization fostering the evolution of the physical security industry. We are a diverse team of forward thinkers who empower each other to find creative and collaborative solutions in an industry ripe for modernization. We are passionate about the problems we’re solving for our customers and equally passionate about the company we’re building.

HiveWatch is here to help security teams pivot from chasing threats to preventing them. We protect organizations, people, and property through the intelligent orchestration of physical security programs. With better communication, more insights, and less “noise”, we are modernizing what it means for businesses and their employees to truly feel safe.

ABOUT THE ROLE

HiveWatch is building a world-class post-sale function, and this role is at the center of it. As Customer Success Director, you'll own the full post-sale experience across our entire customer base — spanning account management, implementation, customer success, and customer support. You'll report directly to the VP of Sales and lead a team of 4–6 direct reports.

This isn't a steady-state management role. You'll be expected to diagnose before you build — getting close to customers, identifying gaps, and creating the structure, processes, and playbooks that don't yet exist. You'll work hands-on with customers and cross-functionally with product, engineering, and sales to make sure HiveWatch delivers on its promise, every time.

Our customer base spans large enterprise deployments and smaller implementations. You'll need to flex between both environments with confidence. If you're energized by building, wired for improvement, and excited to get your hands dirty — this role is for you.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Team & Function Leadership

• Lead and develop a team of 4–6 direct reports across customer success, account management, implementation, and support

• Establish clear ownership, accountability, and growth paths across each function

• Create a team culture rooted in customer obsession, continuous improvement, and executional discipline

Post-Sale Process & Infrastructure

• Diagnose the current state of post-sale operations and build a clear improvement roadmap

• Define and implement scalable processes for onboarding, implementation, account health, renewal, and support

• Evaluate and mature our account health framework — including metrics, tooling, and early warning signals

• Build playbooks that work across enterprise and mid-market environments

Customer Health & Retention

• Own the health, retention, and growth of HiveWatch's entire customer base

• Work directly with top customers to understand their environment, uncover risk, and drive long‑term value

• Partner with account teams to develop strategies for renewal and expansion

• Expect regular travel to engage on‑site with strategic accounts

Product & Cross‑Functional Collaboration

• Serve as the voice of the customer internally — synthesizing feedback, pattern‑matching feature requests, and prioritizing product improvements

• Work closely with product and engineering to ensure customer needs are clearly articulated and actioned

• Partner with sales on handoffs, escalations, and expansion opportunities

• Bring a data‑driven POV to leadership on what's working, what isn't, and what needs to change

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 8+ years of experience in customer success, account management, or post‑sale functions in a B2B SaaS environment

• Demonstrated experience leading and developing teams — direct people management is required

• Proven track record of building or significantly improving ,kkpost‑sale processes in a scaling organization

• Comfortable working across both enterprise and mid‑market customer environments

• Strong cross‑functional communicator — can work effectively with product, engineering, sales, and executive stakeholders

• Experience evaluating and implementing enterprise CSM tooling (e.g., Gainsight, Totango, ChurnZero, or similar)

• Analytical and data‑driven — can define KPIs, build dashboards, and use data to drive decisions

• Based in or willing to work from our El Segundo, CA office; flexible schedule with expected customer travel

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in physical security, critical infrastructure, enterprise SaaS, or adjacent industries

• Familiarity with complex, multi‑stakeholder enterprise deployments

• Background in implementation or professional services in addition to CS

• Experience translating customer feedback into product requirements or roadmap influence

CHARACTERISTICS MOST IMPORTANT TO US

Builder Mentality

You're not here to manage what exists — you're here to improve it. You create structure where there isn't any, test what works, and iterate fast. If you need a fully built playbook handed to you, this isn't the role.

Diagnose Before You Build

You know the danger of jumping straight to solutions. You get close to the customer, close to the team, and close to the data before drawing conclusions. Your instincts are sharp, but you pressure‑test them.

Customer Obsession

You carry the customer's perspective into every internal conversation. You don't just relay feedback — you synthesize it, advocate for it, and drive action on it.

Relentless & Resourceful

You find a way. Whether it's a stuck implementation, a churning account, or a process that isn't working, you don't wait for someone else to fix it. You roll up your sleeves and get it done.

Change Agent

Physical security has been done the same way for decades. You're energized by the opportunity to modernize how our customers think about their programs — and how HiveWatch supports them.

ADDITIONAL INFO

Base salary range: $155,000 - $175,000

Eligible for bonus

Eligible to participate in HiveWatch Equity Incentive Plan

The final offer will be at the company's sole discretion and determined by multiple factors, including years and depth of relevant experience, expertise, and other business considerations.

BENEFITS & CULTURE

At HiveWatch, we're passionate about taking care of our people — and it shows in the benefits we offer. Our team enjoys:

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

• Cutting‑edge work in an emerging field with huge growth potential

• Competitive compensation packages designed to reward top talent

• A modern, newly renovated HQ right on Main Street in El Segundo, CA

• 401(k) with a 4% company match to help you invest in your future (match launches in 2026)

• Flexible paid time off so you can recharge when you need it

• Additional benefits include ClassPass credits and a discount on pet insurance

• A family‑friendly, compassionate culture that values balance and belonging

We encourage you to challenge the status quo, share your perspective, and leave fear at the (access‑controlled) door.

OUR EEO STATEMENT

HiveWatch is an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to cultivating a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals. We execute our hiring practices so that they are merit‑based and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, marital status, age, disability, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, ancestry, military or veteran status, or other protected characteristic.

Benefits & Culture:

At HiveWatch, we’re passionate about taking care of our people — and it shows in the benefits we offer. Our team enjoys:

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

• Cutting‑edge work in an emerging field with huge growth potential

• Competitive compensation packages designed to reward top talent

• A modern, newly renovated HQ right on Main Street in El Segundo, CA

• 401(k) with a 4% company match to help you invest in your future

• Flexible paid time off so you can recharge when you need it

• A family‑friendly, compassionate culture that values balance and belonging

We encourage you to challenge the status quo, share your perspective, and leave fear at the (access‑controlled) door.

Our EEO Statement:

HiveWatch is an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to cultivating a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals. We execute our hiring practices so that they are merit‑based and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, marital status, age, disability, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, ancestry, military or veteran status, or other protected characteristic.