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Strategic Customer Success Manager

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Smarsh

Smarsh

1,001-5,000 employees

Cloud-based archiving and compliance solutions

Data & Analytics
Hardware
Government & Public Sector
Enterprise Software
Fintech
Cybersecurity
Legal

Senior, Expert

London, UK

Category
Customer Success & Support
Customer Success Management
Sales & Account Management
Required Skills
Communications
Salesforce
Requirements
  • 10+ years’ experience in a customer-facing role, preferably in B2B and/or SaaS environments.
  • BA/BS degree in business/technology or comparable experience and 5+ years’ experience in customer success.
  • Understanding of Banks, Broker Dealers, Hedge Funds, Private Equity, FinTech, VC funds and their respective technology needs is a big advantage.
  • Extremely strong oral and written communication skills.
  • Intellectual Curiosity and technical acumen.
  • Skilled at matrix management and using leadership skills to achieve goals.
  • Demonstrated mastery of organization skills.
  • Confident in juggling multiple tasks.
  • Ability to quickly understand questions and problem solving.
  • Proven results in driving customer health and satisfaction resulting in loyalty and advocacy.
  • Knowledge of working in tools like Salesforce, Gainsight and Jira.
Responsibilities
  • Create value for the customer by knowing, tracking, and managing customer’s business objectives tied to Smarsh solutions.
  • Know your accounts and their organization structure. Establish, maintain and grow senior executive relationships for your accounts.
  • Partner with Account Executive to develop long-term strategic account plan and lead substantial portions of the strategic account plan.
  • Drive and track customer adoption of Smarsh products and services.
  • Proactively identifying strategic growth opportunities while providing value with what the customer has today.
  • Measure and report on customer health.
  • Identify appropriate steps or resources and lead effort to improve customer health.
  • Proactively identify At Risk Clients and define escalation and remediation plans. This includes any cross-departmental collaboration as needed.
  • Establish and oversee a comprehensive customer governance structure with clear processes, cadence, and communication channels including Executive Business Reviews.
  • Take ownership for resolving customer issues; Partner with other internal teams to ensure escalated issues are being resolved in a timely manner.
  • Lead weekly or monthly meetings for assigned accounts, including 1-on-1s with key customer contacts.
  • Negotiate complex renewal terms.
  • Adhere to defined CSM processes, metrics, and tools.
  • Track activities in CRM tools and accurately log outcomes of customer discussions.
  • Consistently meet or exceed target customer activity metrics and SLO’s.
  • Identify best practices and coach throughout Customer success team.
  • Work as part of a collaborative team and provide feedback for improvement to internal stakeholders.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Smarsh provides archiving and compliance solutions specifically designed for financial services, government agencies, and other regulated industries. Their main product is a cloud-based archive that allows organizations to securely store, search, and manage their communications data, including emails, text messages, and social media interactions. This system helps businesses meet complex security, data privacy, and regulatory requirements. Smarsh differentiates itself from competitors by offering a scalable Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) model that caters to both large enterprises and smaller organizations, ensuring that clients can adapt to evolving regulations. Their goal is to help organizations efficiently manage their communication data, identify risks, and maintain compliance, particularly through tools like Connected Capture for Microsoft Teams, which supports remote workforces.

Company Stage

Series D

Total Funding

$156.8M

Headquarters

Portland, Oregon

Founded

2001

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

-8%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

-8%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Smarsh's strategic partnerships, such as with SOCi and Verizon, enhance its market reach and product capabilities.
  • The appointment of experienced leaders to the board and executive team positions Smarsh for robust governance and strategic growth.
  • Integration with popular tools like Microsoft Teams and OpenAI's ChatGPT ensures Smarsh remains relevant and valuable in the evolving digital communication landscape.

What critics are saying

  • The highly regulated nature of Smarsh's target industries means any compliance failures could have severe repercussions.
  • Dependence on strategic partnerships, such as with Verizon and SOCi, could pose risks if these relationships falter.

What makes Smarsh unique

  • Smarsh's focus on regulated industries like financial services and government sets it apart from competitors who target broader markets.
  • Their integration with OpenAI's ChatGPT Enterprise Compliance API showcases a commitment to leveraging cutting-edge AI for compliance solutions.
  • The partnership with Verizon's Bill-on-Behalf-of program simplifies procurement and deployment, making Smarsh's mobile capture solutions more accessible to Verizon's extensive customer base.