Associate Director, Customer Success
Who we are:
Who you are:
We are always looking for amazing talent who can contribute to our growth and deliver results! Geotab is seeking an Associate Director, Customer Success who will define and execute a scalable Customer Success strategy that drives long-term client retention, growth, and product adoption across Geotab’s global client portfolio. If you love technology, and are keen to join an industry leader — we would love to hear from you!
What you'll do:
As an Associate Director, Customer Success your key area of responsibility will be architecting the comprehensive customer retention strategy to minimize churn, designing and executing product adoption initiatives, and managing the lead generation pipeline for upsell and cross-sell opportunities to maximize Annual Recurring Revenue. You will need to work closely with all interfacing teams, both regional and global, to establish alignment, drive internal governance, and strategically lead the collection and synthesis of the Voice of the Customer feedback into actionable business recommendations.
To be successful in this role you will be a leader of change with exceptional communication and negotiation skills, and have the ability to influence stakeholders at all organizational levels. In addition, the successful candidate will have demonstrated expertise in developing and scaling Customer Success models, strong strategic acumen to translate company objectives into tactical plans, and proven ability to manage high-performing teams.
How you'll make an impact:
- Architect and drive the comprehensive customer retention strategy for the entire portfolio, moving beyond the 80% minimum to establish best-in-class renewal rates and minimize churn across all segments in the portfolio.
- Design and execute a product adoption strategy that ensures customers are extracting value in line with their ROI goals, and maintain service continuity and product engagement through their transition onto the Geotab product suite.
- Define and manage the Upsell and Cross-Sell lead generation pipeline from Customer Success to Sales, implementing metrics to track lead quality, conversion rates, and the impact on Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR).
- Forecast and manage the departmental budget while optimizing resource allocation (e.g., technology, training, personnel) to maximize team efficiency and customer satisfaction at scale.
- Recruit, mentor, coach, and manage a team of Customer Success Managers, fostering a culture of proactivity, ownership, and deep business acumen.
- Design, document, and enforce standardized processes for key CS activities, including onboarding, periodic health checks, QBRs (Quarterly Business Reviews) and consultative Client engagement, and renewal management, ensuring consistency and scalability.
- Conduct regular performance reviews and provide continuous feedback, developing career paths for team members and ensuring alignment between team performance and strategic goals.
- Establish alignment with all interfacing teams, both regional and global, with clearly defined roles and responsibilities to ensure we deliver on our customer experience goals and an optimized end-to-end customer journey.
- Strategically lead the collection and synthesis of VOC feedback into actionable recommendations that address customer needs and pain points. Drive customer advocacy by ensuring we act on customer feedback, channel it to the appropriate department, improve customer sentiment and deliver on our NPS goals.
- Cultivate and maintain executive-level relationships with top-tier clients, acting as the primary point of contact for strategic business reviews and partnership opportunities.
What you'll bring to this role:
- 5+ years of progressive experience in Customer Success or Account Management, including 2+ years in a formal people leadership/management role.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Communications, or a related field; a Master's degree (MBA) or relevant professional certifications are a plus.
- Demonstrated expertise in developing and scaling Customer Success models, including defining success metrics and implementing Customer Success technology (e.g. Salesforce, Gainsight).
- Proven ability to translate broad company objectives into actionable Customer Success strategies and tactical operational plans.
- Exceptional leadership, communication, and negotiation skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all organizational levels.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, be accepting and a leader of change for your team and the broader organization.
Why job seekers choose Geotab:
Flex working arrangements
Home office reimbursement program
Baby bonus & parental leave top up program
Online learning and networking opportunities
Electric vehicle purchase incentive program
Competitive medical and dental benefits
Retirement savings program
*The above are offered to full-time permanent employees only
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