Customer Success Manager

Global-Pak, Inc.; Youngstown (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading packaging firm is seeking a Customer Success Manager to oversee post-sale relationships ensuring customer satisfaction and retention. The successful candidate will manage onboarding and training while proactively addressing customer needs. This role requires strong relationship management skills and 3-5 years experience in a B2B environment, particularly in Customer Success or Account Management. Excellent communication skills and experience with tools such as NetSuite and Salesforce are essential. This is a full-time position in Youngstown, Ohio.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years in Customer Success or Account Management in a B2B environment.
• Experience managing a portfolio with retention accountability.
• Strong analytical skills and comfort with dashboards.

Responsibilities

• Lead structured onboarding and monitor customer adoption.
• Conduct regular business reviews and monitor account health.
• Drive renewals and coordinate cross-functionally to resolve issues.

Skills

Relationship Management

Communication

Problem Solving

Business Acumen

Data-Driven

Project Management

Customer Advocacy

Technical/Systems Proficiency

Multilingual capabilities

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations or related field

Tools

NetSuite (ERP/CRM)

Salesforce

Zendesk

Job description

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Job Title: Customer Success Manager (CSM)

Department: Customer Experience / Account Management

Reports To: Director of Customer Success

Hours: 9a-6p as you will be supporting a rep with a west coast time zone.

Summary

The Customer Success Manager at Global-Pak owns the post-sale relationship to ensure customer retention, satisfaction, and measurable value realization. The CSM proactively onboards and trains customers, monitors adoption and usage, anticipates needs, and serves as the customer’s advocate inside Global-Pak. Success in this role is defined by long-term customer value, renewals, expansion, and reference ability. This position is ideal for professionals progressing from sales, account management, or customer service who excel at relationship‑building and delivering outcomes.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Customer Onboarding and Adoption
  • Lead structured onboarding, implementation timelines, and training to accelerate time-to-value.
  • Define success criteria and success plans; align stakeholders on goals and milestones.
  • Ensure data, documentation, and system/process setup are complete and accurate.
• Proactive Relationship Management
  • Serve as primary post‑sale point of contact for a portfolio of accounts.
  • Conduct regular business reviews (QBRs/MBRs) with insights, KPIs, and action plans.
  • Monitor account health, usage/adoption signals, and operational performance; intervene early to mitigate risk.
• Value Realization and Retention
  • Quantify ROI and outcomes (cost savings, lead‑time improvements, service levels).
  • Drive renewals and retention; partner with Sales on expansion and upsell when value‑aligned.
  • Manage escalations; coordinate cross‑functionally to resolve issues swiftly.
• Customer Advocacy and Voice of Customer
  • Capture feedback, uncover unmet needs, and champion improvements with Operations, Quality, Product, and Logistics.
  • Develop case studies and references with consent; promote best practices across accounts.
• Operational Excellence
  • Maintain accurate account plans, health scores, and activity notes in CRM/ERP.
  • Track and report portfolio performance, risks, and opportunities.
  • Contribute to playbooks, training content, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills and Competencies

• Relationship Management: Trusted advisor mindset; strong presence with executives and operators.
• Communication: Clear verbal/written communication; able to synthesize data into concise recommendations.
• Problem Solving: Structured approach to root cause; bias to action and follow‑through.
• Business Acumen: Understands supply chain/logistics, inventory, and packaging program economics.
• Data‑Driven: Comfortable with dashboards, KPIs, and translating metrics into actions.
• Project Management: Plans, prioritizes, and manages timelines across multiple accounts.
• Customer Advocacy: Empathy, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Technical/Systems: Proficiency with CRM/ERP and productivity tools; ability to learn industry‑specific platforms.
• Experience with NetSuite (ERP/CRM), Salesforce, Zendesk, or customer success platforms.
• Knowledge of packaging, manufacturing, B2B distribution, or supply chain/logistics.
• Familiarity with SLAs (Service Level Agreement), Incoterms, inventory programs (VMI/consignment), and quality documentation.
• Analytical skills in Excel/Sheets; comfort with dashboards and basic SQL (Structured Query Language) is a plus.
• Multilingual capabilities preferred, but not required.

Education and Experience

• Required: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations, Communications, or related field; or equivalent experience.
• Experience: 3–5 years in Customer Success, Account Management, Sales, or Customer Service in a B2B environment.
• Demonstrated success managing a portfolio with renewal/retention accountability and measurable customer outcomes.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Gross and net revenue retention
• Churn rate and time-to-value
• Product/service adoption and health score

Tools and Systems

• CRM/ERP: NetSuite (preferred) or Salesforce

Work Environment and Schedule

• Standard business hours with flexibility for customer time zones.
• Occasional travel for onsite visits, business reviews, and events.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Industries

Packaging and Containers Manufacturing

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