Full-Time

Customer Success Manager

Updated on 9/3/2026

Built In

Built In

201-500 employees

Tech news, career resources, and jobs

Compensation Overview

$70k - $80k/yr

Chicago, IL, USA

In Person

Category
Customer Experience & Support (1)

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Requirements
  • Experience in a customer-facing role such as customer success, onboarding, account management, or support; SaaS or technology industry experience is preferred but not required.
  • Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail.
  • A self-starter mindset and comfort with autonomy, including helping define best practices for a brand-new role.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including comfort leading customer calls and trainings.
  • Ability to manage multiple accounts and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities
  • Own onboarding and implementation for new small and medium-sized business and mid-market accounts, including regular check-ins during the first weeks of the relationship.
  • Guide customers through platform setup, training, and best practices to drive adoption, including onboarding new end users on small and medium-sized business accounts.
  • Serve as a shared resource across a pod of Account Managers, joining customer calls as needed to support product optimization conversations.
  • Oversee a book of small and medium-sized business and mid-market accounts by monitoring product and account health scores, flagging risk, and proactively reaching out where needed.
  • Act as the first line of defense for level-one support needs and escalate to the Support team when needed.
  • Run utilization syncs as needed based on account and product health, and support quarterly business reviews and renewal kickoffs for small and medium-sized business accounts in partnership with the Account Manager.
  • Build deep product expertise on the Built In platform to become a go-to resource for customers and internal teams.
  • Partner cross-functionally with Account Management, Sales, Product, and Support to deliver a seamless customer experience.
  • Help customers understand emerging best practices in Answer Engine Optimization, Generative Engine Optimization, and AI search visibility, translating an evolving landscape into clear, actionable recommendations.
  • Guide customers in using Built In’s platform and insights to strengthen how their employer brand is represented, discovered, and cited across AI-powered search experiences.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience monitoring account health and proactively managing at-risk accounts.
  • Experience partnering cross-functionally with Sales, Account Management, or Product teams.
  • Interest in or experience with Answer Engine Optimization, Generative Engine Optimization, AI search visibility, or related emerging search and content strategies.

Built In operates an online tech media platform that provides technology news, expert insights, career development resources, and industry trends to tech professionals, companies, and enthusiasts. It works by publishing articles, offering job listings and company profiles, and earning revenue through advertising, sponsored content, and partnerships with tech firms. The platform differentiates itself by combining current tech coverage with career guidance and employer branding options in one place for both job seekers and employers. Its goal is to help tech professionals stay informed, advance their careers, and connect employers with qualified talent through job listings and profiles.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

Series C

Total Funding

$40M

Headquarters

Chicago, Illinois

Founded

2011

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • May 5, 2026 launch targets ChatGPT, Claude, and Google AI Overviews visibility.
  • Built In reported 100K+ employers and 500K jobs on builtin.com on August 26, 2026.
  • Michael Budde became CFO-COO in January 2026, sharpening execution after expansion.

What critics are saying

  • LinkedIn, Indeed, and Glassdoor control broader candidate demand and squeeze employer budgets.
  • If Google and OpenAI reduce referral clicks, Built In's distribution moat weakens fast.
  • AI-native recruiting platforms can commoditize city job boards and erase Built In's niche.

What makes Built In unique

  • Built In owns tech-specific city hubs across 29 markets, not generic job boards.
  • Its 2026 Employer Intelligence Platform turns employer reputation into an AI-search product.
  • Built In combines 500,000 jobs, company profiles, and editorial content for one audience.

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Benefits

Pay For Performance - We conduct performance reviews biannually, where all employees are eligible for promotions and compensation adjustments. We have systems in place to regularly ensure that our compensation programs are equitable and competitive.

Medical, Dental, Vision - Your health and wellness is our priority. Employees can choose from options that best fit their needs.

401(k) + Company Match - We want to invest in your future, too. We offer a safe-harbor matching plan that is 100% immediate vesting.

Flexible PTO + 1 Quarterly Wellness Day - Our paid time off program is designed to empower you to take the time off you need. Oh... and we have half day Fridays all year.

11 Paid Holidays - In addition to holidays, we offer paid days off for your birthday, volunteerism and wellness.

Continuing Education Reimbursement - $500 Annual Continuing Education Reimbursement

Stock Options - We're in this together - all full time employees receive stock options as part of their compensation package

Annual Wellness Reimbursement - $250 available for gym memberships, meditation/fitness apps, wearables, books, etc.

Lunch Stipend - Monday through Thursday, lunch is on us (up to $10 per day)

WFH Tech Stipend - $5 daily tech stipend to ensure you have the technology you need while remote.

½ Day Friday’s - Yes, it's real! All year round, employees can enjoy starting their weekend at 12:30pm each Friday!

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PR Newswire
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