Customer Success Manager

Robert Walters; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 1 215 000 - 1 564 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology solutions provider is seeking an experienced Customer Success Manager to drive adoption and retention. This role involves leading a team, managing enterprise customer relationships, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Candidates should have 5+ years in customer success leadership, strong knowledge of Microsoft Teams, and exemplary communication skills. This position offers a competitive salary and is remote-first, based in Johannesburg.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus and commission structure

Remote-first working environment

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a Customer Success leadership role.
• Proven success leading teams in a B2B or enterprise environment.
• Demonstrated ability to manage large enterprise customers.

Responsibilities

• Lead and evolve Customer Success strategy.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to key accounts.
• Create reporting frameworks to monitor customer health.

Skills

Customer Success leadership

Team management

B2B environment experience

Microsoft Teams understanding

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Communications, IT, or related field

Tools

Gainsight

ChurnZero

HubSpot

Job description

Customer Success Manager
Location: Remote (Preferred: South Africa)
Department: Customer Success
Reports To: Chief Customer Officer
Company: SCB Global – A Microsoft Teams-first UCaaS, CPaaS & CX Provider

Role Overview

SCB Global Ltd is looking for a passionate and experienced Customer Success Manager to join our growing team. In this high-impact role, you will be responsible for leading and growing our global Customer Success function to drive adoption, retention, and expansion across our enterprise customer base.

You will be the primary point of contact for key clients post-sale, ensuring they derive maximum value from our Microsoft Teams-based UCaaS, CPaaS, and Contact Center solutions. You’ll lead a team of Customer Success Managers, create scalable customer journeys, and work closely with Sales, Support, and Product teams to deliver a world-class customer experience.

Key Responsibilities

Customer Success Strategy & Leadership

• Lead and evolve the Customer Success strategy to enhance adoption, renewal, and expansion across enterprise clients.
• Manage and mentor a team of Customer Success Managers to meet retention and growth targets.
• Own customer lifecycle processes, including onboarding, engagement, health tracking, and success planning.
• Develop and execute playbooks for driving adoption, ensuring customer satisfaction, and reducing churn.

Client Relationship Management

• Serve as a trusted advisor to key accounts, aligning SCB Global solutions with business goals.
• Conduct regular Executive Business Reviews (EBRs) and performance check-ins.
• Identify upsell and cross-sell opportunities in partnership with the Sales team.
• Act as the voice of the customer to internal teams to influence product roadmaps and service enhancements.

Process & Insights

• Build data-driven insights from usage metrics, support data, and feedback to enhance customer outcomes.
• Create reporting frameworks to monitor customer health, engagement, and revenue expansion.
• Drive continuous improvements to the customer journey, onboarding experience, and success tools.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Product, and Support to ensure seamless customer engagement.
• Provide feedback loops to Product teams based on customer needs and pain points.
• Work with Support to ensure fast resolution of critical issues, while proactively mitigating future risks.

Required Qualifications & Skills

Experience & Background

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a Customer Success leadership role, preferably within SaaS, UCaaS, or Cloud Communications.
• Proven success leading Customer Success teams in a B2B or enterprise environment.
• Demonstrated ability to manage large enterprise customers and complex account dynamics.

Technical & Commercial Acumen

• Strong understanding of Microsoft Teams, Unified Communications, or Contact Center solutions is highly advantageous.
• Familiarity with Customer Success tools (e.g., Gainsight, ChurnZero, HubSpot) and CRM systems.
• Commercially minded with a track record of driving expansion and retention metrics.

Soft Skills

• Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills.
• Strong strategic thinking, analytical capabilities, and decision-making under pressure.
• Empathetic leadership style with a passion for building relationships and inspiring teams.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Communications, IT, or related field.
• Certifications in Customer Success or related technologies are a plus.

Why Join SCB Global Ltd?

• Join a Microsoft Teams-first global leader in UCaaS, CPaaS & CX solutions.
• Help shape the future of enterprise communications and customer engagement.
• Enjoy a collaborative, fast-paced, and remote-first working environment.
• Competitive salary + bonus + commission structure.

About the job

Contract Type: Perm

Workplace Type: Remote

Experience Level: Mid Management

Location: Johannesburg

Job Reference: Y2297W-DF3D8796

Date posted: 21 October 2025

Consultant: Eloise Ladouceur