Full-Time

VP – Onboarding and Digital Experience

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Cision

Cision

1,001-5,000 employees

Media distribution and public relations software

Consulting
Enterprise Software

Senior, Expert

Remote in USA

Category
Quality Control & Compliance
Supply Chain Management
Operations & Logistics
Required Skills
Zendesk
Requirements
  • Proven leadership experience in Customer Success, Operations, or similar roles, with a focus on onboarding and enablement in SaaS or technology-driven environments.
  • Strong track record of improving customer onboarding processes and driving self-service enablement across various customer segments.
  • Experience working with cross-functional teams to drive alignment on customer-facing initiatives, especially in GTM strategy development and execution.
  • Deep understanding of customer support systems, including the optimization and management of platforms like Zendesk.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead and grow a team, with experience managing Sr. Directors, Directors, and Managers in a customer-facing environment.
  • Excellent communication, analytical, and leadership skills, with the ability to balance both strategic and operational priorities.
Responsibilities
  • Oversee the Sr. Director of Customer Support in managing L1-L3 incident management and customer ticket response in accordance with SLAs. Drive the ownership and optimization of support tools like Zendesk to ensure efficient and high-quality support operations.
  • Lead the Director of Onboarding to ensure smooth onboarding and enablement for new and existing customers. Improve processes, performance management, and systems that facilitate customer adoption at the beginning of the customer lifecycle.
  • Manage the Manager of Digital Customer Success, focusing on optimizing the engagement of a digital-first customer segment. Ensure effective management to 1:X00 CSM to customer ratios and enhance self-service capabilities within digital interfaces to streamline traditional CSM workflows.
  • Supervise the Manager of Academy and Community to build and enhance self-serve resources, including the Customer Education Hub and User Community Hub. Support customer deflection from support teams by driving community engagement and reducing ticket count through education and peer-driven resources.
  • Evaluate and improve onboarding and enablement processes to ensure scalability and fit-for-purpose capabilities aligned with the company’s growth stage and customer needs.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams such as Customer Success, Product, Sales, and Marketing to ensure the onboarding and enablement strategy aligns with overall GTM motions and drives growth across the customer lifecycle.
  • Oversee the implementation and optimization of customer support technologies like Zendesk to improve operational efficiency, drive automation, and enhance the customer experience.
  • Create, track, and manage to key performance indicators (KPIs) related to customer onboarding, success, and support.

Cision provides media distribution and public relations software to a variety of clients, including businesses, PR agencies, and media professionals. Its platform allows users to share their stories widely, target specific audiences, and engage effectively with them. Cision is recognized by journalists, influencers, and media outlets around the world, making it a preferred choice for communication needs. The company operates on a subscription-based revenue model, offering different packages to suit various client requirements. Additionally, Cision conducts research, such as the annual State of the Media Report, to deliver valuable insights to its users. It operates in the fields of public relations, media monitoring, and communication analytics, serving both large enterprises and small businesses.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$15.9M

Headquarters

Chicago, Illinois

Founded

1866

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Growing demand for media monitoring due to misinformation boosts Cision's market potential.
  • New analytics dashboards enhance Cision's ability to demonstrate earned media impact.
  • Digital work trends increase demand for Cision's communication tools.

What critics are saying

  • Factmata acquisition may lead to integration challenges within Cision.
  • Intense competition in PR software market pressures Cision to innovate.
  • Subscription model exposes Cision to financial risks during economic downturns.

What makes Cision unique

  • Cision offers comprehensive media management tools for PR and marketing professionals.
  • The company provides actionable insights through its annual State of the Media Report.
  • Cision's global reach spans 15 countries, enhancing its service delivery.

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