Customer Success Manager - Lifecycle

C1 Company Overview

C1: 1 Contact, 1 Connection, 1 Choice

 

C1 is the foremost, single-source provider of advanced communications and data technology for business. That means if it's digital, we connect our customers to it -- from phone systems and hardware to computer networks, application development, managed solutions and more. And we're 100% passionate with designing, implementing, managing and supporting our customers' every need from end to end, so that they can focus on what they do best.

 

So, when it comes to joining a team of IT and communications technology pros who are empowered to do what they do best, your best choice -- your #1 choice -- is C1.

Overview

Summary

C1 is seeking an energetic and experienced Customer Success Manager (CSM) to join the highly-strategic Lifecycle Services team focused on delivering best-in-class adoption services to help clients’ adopt their Cisco software solutions.  The CSM owns delivery of C1's Adoption Services intended to increase product awareness, mitigate adoption barriers, and drive overall product consumption of Cisco software solutions.  Additionally, the CSM is responsible for identifying expansion opportunities.   As the clients’ trusted advisor, the CSM plays a key role in working with clients’ key stakeholders and developing an adoption success plan designed to accelerate their time to value realization. 

Responsibilities

Essential Functions

• Owns the complete adoption lifecycle
• Collaborates with Client sponsor to identify key stakeholders, super users, and change champions
• Develops and maintains cross-functional relationships with Cisco and other internal crucial stakeholders
• Conducts a series of adoption workshops to understand and document Client’s desired business outcomes, use cases, personas, and priorities
• Executes and delivers insights on customer success metrics so you are constantly demonstrating value
• Works with lines of business and key stakeholders to understand adoption barriers and impacted business processes while creating a mitigation and communication plan to achieve successful outcomes
• Works cross-functionally with supporting teams such as Managed Services, PMO, and Service Delivery to drive continuous improvement and an excellent customer experience
• Delivers Quarterly Success Reviews
• Understand customer's objectives and how they translate to outcomes
• Coordinates a Client communication plan and works with Change Champion(s) on delivery
• Maintains ownership of all components of the Adoption Success Plan
• Strives to continually drive faster “time to value” and improve overall experience for our customers

 

Additional Specific Duties and Responsibilities

• Participates actively in all team meetings, trainings, and workshops
• Works with National Account Managers on cross-sell and up-sell opportunities
• Provides Customer reports (monthly/quarterly) per the standard set forth by contract requirement

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years in a consultative customer-facing role
• Strategic thinker, account management, and strong commitment to customer success
• Proven team player and willingness to work closely with cross-functional partners
• Comfortable working in a fast paced, dynamic environment to meet evolving business requirements – a self-starter
• Highly knowledgeable of technology industry trends and strategies
• Ability to communicate (orally and written) clearly and effectively
• Superior coordination and conflict resolution skills
• Strong analytical, interpersonal and relationship building skills
• Strong sense of urgency and commitment to get the job done
• Strong work ethic and personal drive to excel
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to use (and learn new) complex systems, technologies, and applications

 

Desired/Preferred Qualifications

• Education or equivalent experience: 4-year higher education degree
• Minimum 5 years of experience in the technology industry
• Familiarity with Cisco software solutions

Additional Information

C1 BENEFITS* 401(k) Plan (35% employer match per dollar up to 10% employee contribution)

* Medical Coverage (3 platforms: UnitedHealthcare, Reference Based Pricing includes member advocacy; and Kaiser)

* RX Home Delivery

* HSA with Employer Contribution* In-vitro Fertility (treatment coverage)* Dental* Vision (2 plans: 12-month and 24-month frames allowance)* FSA Plans (Heal