Customer Success Manager

Strategic Communications; City of Albany (NY); Remote; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401k Plan

Paid Vacation Days

Dog-friendly office

Job summary

A leading cloud solutions provider is seeking a Customer Success Manager to ensure clients achieve their desired outcomes while using their services. This role requires guiding new customers through the onboarding process and maintaining strong relationships to ensure customer satisfaction and retention. Candidates should have extensive B2B sales experience, especially with public sector entities. The position is remote but requires occasional travel to client sites near Albany, NY. Strong communication skills and technical proficiency are essential for success.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of B2B sales experience with a proven record in exceeding sales quotas.
• Strong understanding of IT terminology, especially for non-technical stakeholders.
• Demonstrated comfort with cold calling and C-level executive interactions.

Responsibilities

• Guide new customers through the onboarding process and assist with implementation.
• Provide training and create documentation for customers.
• Develop strong relationships with customers and act as their primary contact.

Skills

B2B sales experience

Sales quota achievement

IT terminology understanding

Building business relationships

Technical proficiency

Problem solving

Competitive

Education

Diploma

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Tools

Microsoft Office

CRM software (Tigerpaw, Hubspot)

Job description

Position Title: Customer Success Manager

Location: This position is remote, with approximately 25% travel to prospect/customer sites. Candidates should be within one hour of Albany, NY.

Application Process: Interested candidates who are passionate about serving public sector missions should apply with their resume and cover letter.

Join Us: Our mission is to make an impact within communities by providing the knowledge, resources and innovative solutions delivered through an alliance of Information Technology Integrators, Independent Software Vendors, and Cloud Providers with a common vision in resolving critical challenges directly impacting citizens. If you are ready to take on the cloud market and make a significant impact while serving as a trusted advisor to the public sector, we want to hear from you.

Compensation will include a base salary + commission/bonus incentives. Total compensation will be determined based on a variety of factors to include: knowledge, skills, experience, education, geographic location and certifications.

Position Overview

The primary goal of the Customer Success Manager is to ensure that customers achieve their desired outcomes while using the company's products or services (generally subscription‑based or ongoing services such as SaaS (Software as a Service), cloud services, and enterprise solutions), thereby driving customer satisfaction, retention, and growth.

Company Overview

Are you ready to make a real impact? Join our dynamic Public Sector Cloud Services division where your passion for innovation and dedication to mission success will shine. As a leading provider of cloud solutions, we empower state, local, education (SLED), federal government, and commercial enterprises with cutting‑edge technology. With top‑tier authorizations from major Cloud OEMs such as AWS, Microsoft, Google, Oracle, IBM, and Equinix, and contract vehicles including NASPO ValuePoint, Omnia, and NASA SEWP‑V, we are poised for exponential growth. Become a trusted advisor and mission partner to some of the largest federal and state agencies.

Key Responsibilities

• Onboarding and Implementation
  • Guide new customers through the onboarding process, ensuring a smooth transition from sales to active usage.
  • Assist with the implementation of the product or service, helping to configure it according to the customer's needs.
• Customer Training
  • Provide training sessions and resources to help customers understand and effectively use the product.
  • Create and maintain documentation, tutorials, and FAQs to support customer learning.
• Relationship Building
  • Develop strong, trust‑based relationships with customers, becoming their primary point of contact.
  • Understand the customer's business goals, challenges, and industry to tailor the support and guidance provided.
• Proactive Support
  • Monitor customer usage and engagement with the product to identify potential issues or opportunities.
  • Conduct regular check‑ins and business reviews to ensure the customer is on track to achieve their goals.
• Advocacy and Feedback
  • Act as an advocate for the customer within the company, ensuring their needs and feedback are communicated to relevant teams (e.g., product development, sales, marketing).
  • Collect and analyze customer feedback to identify trends and areas for improvement.
• Renewals and Upsells
  • Work closely with the sales team to manage contract renewals and identify opportunities for upselling or cross‑selling additional products or services.
  • Develop strategies to reduce churn and increase customer lifetime value.
  • Records and reports meaningful sales activity including: calls, emails, meetings, appointments, opportunities, wins & losses in Hubspot, Tigerpaw or other business systems.
• Problem Solving and Issue Resolution
  • Address customer issues and concerns promptly, coordinating with technical support and other departments as needed.
  • Develop and implement action plans to resolve customer problems and enhance their overall experience.

Required Qualifications

• Experience: 5+ years of B2B sales with a proven track record of exceeding sales quotas, and 2+ years of experience selling IaaS (AWS, Azure, GCP), SaaS, and security solutions. OEM sales certifications are preferred.
• Industry Knowledge: Thorough understanding of IT terminology, with the ability to translate technical concepts for non‑technical stakeholders. Prior experience selling to state and local government entities is strongly preferred.
• Sales Acumen: Demonstrated success in building new business relationships and comfort with cold‑calling and interacting with C‑level executives.
• Technical Proficiency: Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience with CRM software (Tigerpaw and Hubspot preferred).
• Education: Diploma required; Bachelor’s degree or higher preferred. AWS Cloud Practitioner certification to be completed within ninety (90) days of hire.
• Government Sales Experience: At least 3 years of experience in solution selling to government entities with a referenceable list of existing customer relationships.
• Immediate Impact: Ability to leverage existing relationships and hit the ground running within 90 days.
• ISO 9001:2015 training – to be completed within ninety (90) days of hire.

Bonus Qualifications

• Government Sales Experience: At least 3 years of experience in solution selling to government entities with a referenceable list of existing customer relationships.
• Immediate Impact: Ability to leverage existing relationships and hit the ground running within 90 days.

Key Competencies and Behaviors

• Numbers Driven: You know sales is a numbers game and are always seeking ways to be more productive and efficient.
• Competitive: You thrive on competition, whether against others or personal benchmarks, and hate losing more than you love winning.
• Persistent: You are confident in overcoming objections and are comfortable being seen as persistent.
• Independent: You are a self‑driven professional who operates effectively with minimal oversight and drives results independently.
• Trusted Advisor: Your passion for serving public sector missions makes you a valued partner and advisor to your clients.
• Positive Attitude: Warm and inviting personality that fosters strong relationships.
• Team Oriented: Works well in collaborative environments and with cross‑functional teams.
• Adaptable: Demonstrates strong adaptability and stress tolerance in a fast‑paced environment.

Physical Requirements

Work is generally sedentary in nature, but may require standing and walking for up to 20% of the time. The work environment is generally favorable. Lighting and temperature are reasonable. Work is generally performed within an office environment, with standard office equipment available. Require use of multiple computer monitors and software programs simultaneously, desk phone, mouse and keyboard.

Benefits

Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Life Insurance, Vision Insurance, Long‑term and Short‑term Disability Insurance, 401k Plan, Paid Vacation Days, Paid Sick Days, Paid Holidays

Other Benefits

Dog‑friendly corporate office, wellness incentives, referral bonuses

Screening Requirements

Background Check, Drug Testing