Remote Customer Success Manager - WhatJobs Direct

Placements24; Klerksdorp; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Flexible hours

Bonuses

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Stock options or equity

Professional development budget

Unlimited paid time off

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a seasoned Remote Customer Success Manager to join a globally distributed SaaS team. You will act as the strategic advisor for a portfolio of enterprise clients, ensuring value realization and high retention while guiding adoption of our platform.

Based in South Africa, you will lead health checks, business reviews, and tailored success plans, collaborating with sales, support, and product teams to drive renewals and expansion in a flexible remote environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in customer success or account management in SaaS.
• Proven enterprise-level account management experience.
• Strong communication and presentation abilities.
• Remote work self-discipline and independence.
• Able to translate data into actionable strategies.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of enterprise customers as primary contact.
• Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders.
• Monitor customer health and identify risks and growth opportunities.
• Conduct quarterly business reviews to maximize product value.
• Develop tailored success plans for each client.
• Drive product adoption and educate on new features.
• Identify upsell and cross-sell opportunities.
• Collaborate with sales, support, and product teams for a seamless experience.
• Advocate for customers internally and provide product feedback.
• Track retention, churn, and customer satisfaction metrics.

Skills

Enterprise client management

Customer relationship building

Data analysis

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Marketing/Communications

Tools

Salesforce

Gainsight

ChurnZero

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a rapidly expanding SaaS company, is seeking a driven and experienced Remote Customer Success Manager to join their globally distributed team. This fully remote position is designed for individuals who are passionate about fostering customer relationships and driving value through our client's innovative solutions. As a Customer Success Manager, you will be the primary strategic advisor for a portfolio of enterprise clients, ensuring they achieve their desired outcomes using our client's platform. This role is critical in maximizing customer retention, identifying upsell opportunities, and driving overall customer satisfaction and loyalty. We are looking for someone who excels in building strong, trust-based relationships, possesses deep product knowledge, and can effectively communicate value propositions. This is a unique opportunity to work remotely from anywhere in South Africa, contributing to a company culture that values autonomy, collaboration, and continuous improvement. If you are a strategic thinker with a proven track record in customer success and a desire to make a significant impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of assigned customers, serving as their main point of contact.
• Develop and maintain strong, long-lasting relationships with key stakeholders within client organizations.
• Proactively monitor customer health and identify potential risks or opportunities for growth.
• Conduct regular business reviews with clients to ensure they are maximizing value from the product/service.
• Develop and execute success plans tailored to each client's unique goals and objectives.
• Drive product adoption and usage, educating clients on new features and best practices.
• Identify opportunities for upselling and cross-selling relevant solutions.
• Collaborate with sales, support, and product teams to ensure a seamless customer experience.
• Act as a customer advocate internally, providing feedback to influence product development and strategy.
• Track and report on key customer success metrics, such as retention, churn, and customer satisfaction.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Customer Success, Account Management, or a related client-facing role, preferably within the SaaS industry.
• Proven track record of managing enterprise-level accounts and driving customer retention.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong understanding of customer success principles and methodologies.
• Experience with CRM and Customer Success platforms (e.g., Salesforce, Gainsight, ChurnZero).
• Ability to analyze data, identify trends, and translate insights into actionable strategies.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and able to work independently in a remote setting.
• Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills.

Benefits

• Highly competitive annual salary of R .
• Fully remote work arrangement with flexible hours.
• Generous performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Stock options or equity package.
• Professional development budget for conferences and training.
• Unlimited paid time off policy.
• Opportunity to work with a talented and passionate global team.
• Access to cutting-edge technology and tools.