Manager of Client Success

Steer

$90K — $120K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Business Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 2+ years of leadership experience managing a Customer Success team or 4+ years as a Senior/Lead CSM ready for the next step.
  • Proven ability to manage both high-touch Enterprise accounts and Scaled/Digital segments.
  • Strong analytical skills with experience in data tracking and reporting using CRM or BI tools.
  • Experience in designing scalable systems and processes with successful implementation of new tools or workflows.
  • High emotional intelligence with a coaching-first management style suited for a collaborative culture.

Responsibilities

  • Define and iterate engagement models for Enterprise and Scaled accounts to enhance efficiency.
  • Develop a standardized Account Health Scoring system for risk identification across the account base.
  • Transition team collaboration from informal Slack interactions to a structured knowledge base and formal playbooks.
  • Implement proactive retention strategies using leading indicators to prevent customer churn.
  • Oversee day-to-day performance of the Customer Success team through clear KPIs that encourage accountability and professional growth.

Benefits

  • 100% remote work environment.
  • Medical, Dental and Vision insurance within 30 days.
  • 100% employer-paid medical insurance.
  • Equity package.
  • Flexible PTO with a minimum of 15 days.
  • Generous Parental Leave.
  • FSA and HSA options available.
  • 401(k) plan.
  • Growth & Wellness Stipend.
  • Work-from-home equipment provided.
  • Access to the latest technology.
  • Collaborative and high ownership culture with opportunities for development.
Full Job Description
About the RoleAs the Manager of Client Success, you will lead our Customer Success Managers, overseeing a diverse portfolio that ranges from high-touch Enterprise partnerships to our high-volume Scaled segments. Reporting to the Director of Customer Success, you will be the bridge between personalized relationship management and digital-first automation. Your mission is to professionalize our CS operations by building a unified "Account Health" framework that works for every customer, regardless of size. You will lead a supportive, high-trust team and provide the strategic structure needed to turn "crowdsourced" Slack knowledge into repeatable, data-driven playbooks that drive global retention.

You Are
  • You understand that an Enterprise lead needs a different "touch" than a high-volume user, and you know how to build systems for both.
  • You don't wait for a clean dashboard; you dive into the data to find the trends, churn risks, and expansion opportunities yourself.
  • You can coach a CSM through a high-stakes executive presentation one hour and help them optimize an automated email sequence the next.
  • You thrive in the "grey area." You see messy data and ambiguous processes as a puzzle to solve rather than a roadblock.


You Will
  • Segment the Strategy: Define and iterate on the engagement models for our Enterprise (high-touch) and Scaled (tech-touch) tiers to maximize efficiency.
  • Build the Health Engine: Develop a standardized Account Health Scoring system that identifies risk across the entire 1,000+ account base.
  • Operationalize the "Hive-Mind": Transition the team from informal Slack-based collaboration to a structured internal knowledge base and formal playbooks.
  • Drive Proactive Retention: Move the team away from reactive "firefighting" by using leading indicators to trigger outreach before a customer is at risk.
  • Mentor & Measure: Manage the day-to-day performance of the CS team, using clear KPIs to drive accountability and professional growth.


You Have

Must Have:
  • Leadership Experience: 2+ years of experience managing a Customer Success team (or 4+ years as a Senior/Lead CSM ready for the next step).
  • Versatile CS Background: Proven experience managing both high-touch Enterprise accounts (QBRs, multi-stakeholder navigation) and Scaled/Digital segments (automation, mass communication).
  • Analytical Proficiency: Experience using data (CRM, BI tools, or Excel) to track health, predict churn, and report on team performance.
  • Systems Thinking: Ability to design processes that scale; you've successfully implemented a new tool, workflow, or playbook in the past.
  • High Emotional Intelligence: A coaching-first management style that fits our supportive, collaborative culture.


Nice to Have:
  • Technical Literacy: Ability to work with advanced data visualization tools.
  • CS Ops Familiarity: Experience selecting or implementing a CS Platform (e.g., Gainsight, Vitally, ChurnZero).
  • Experience with the automotive industry


Interview Process

1. Initial Screen - 30min

2. Hiring Manager Interview - 60min

3. Case Study Assessment - 45min

Problem Solving Exercise - 60min

4. Cross-Functional Interview - 30min

*We also require completion of the Wonderlic Assessment before the end of the process. This is done independently and takes about 20-30min.

We Offer
  • 100% remote work environment
  • Medical, Dental and Vision insurance within 30 days
  • 100% employer-paid medical insurance
  • Equity package
  • Flexible PTO with 15 days minimum
  • Generous Parental Leave
  • FSA and HSA options
  • 401(k)
  • Growth & Wellness Stipend
  • WFH Equipment
  • Chance to work with the latest technology
  • A collaborative, high ownership culture
  • Opportunities for development and career growth

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