Position Overview

The Customer Success Manager (CSM) is an integral member of Skillsoft’s sales organisation. The CSM will clearly articulate and demonstrate learning methodologies and best practices to Skillsoft’s customer base and is expected to share experiences with the Customer Success organisation.

The CSM partners with the Skillsoft sales and services team to drive impactful value and develop existing customer relationships to secure renewal and growth. They are the primary account owner and trusted advisor to customer stakeholders and project teams and are responsible for driving program improvement, success and value throughout the customer lifecycle.  The CSM brings experience and knowledge in creating and driving impactful learning initiatives though the practice of Skillsoft’s strategic methodologies and emphasises on program efficiencies, effectiveness and outcomes.  This role involves consulting with many levels and focuses on program design tied to organisational imperatives and business goals; strategic alignment; adoption, end-user experience; marketing and communication strategy planning and value measurement.

Position Responsibilities

• As a vital extension of the Skillsoft Sales and Services Team, the CSM contributes to the achievement of revenue goals as a support resource for up-selling and renewal opportunities
• Accountable for enabling success throughout the customer lifecycle using Skillsoft consulting best practices and methodologies, to drive renewal and growth outcomes for designated customer accounts as assigned by the Senior Manager, Customer Success Leader.
• Responsible for the overall management of relationships and projects and is the main point of contact for the account team and the customer; establishing relationships with stakeholders and mobilisers across the customer organisation and enlists and manages internal Skillsoft resources including Client Service Consultants, Services, Technical Resources, and others throughout the lifecycle.
• Responsible for pursuing strategic alignment opportunities throughout the customer organisation.
• Responsible for planning and driving ongoing account strategy, including setting account goals and priorities.
• Engaging with the customer’s Learning and Talent Teams and other Key Organisational Stakeholders in ongoing expansion and refinement of the program strategy in order to achieve ongoing program success and value.
• Responsible for achieving annual certification in the use of Skillsoft methodologies, models and tools used to drive customer success, renewals and growth.
• Responsible and accountable for the customer Account Health Record, keeping details current and meeting established goals.
• In charge of conducting quarterly customer reviews of overall account health including benchmarking, adoption trends and best practices.
• Responsible for customer monthly license consumption reporting and quarterly data analysis providing solution findings and trends.
• Responsible for entering key customer activities into Salesforce on a regular basis.
• Responsible for vetting customer mapping requests to gain understanding of the initiative and deployment plan.
• Responsible for performing end-user audits for each customer and providing recommendations for improving the overall end-user experience.
• Direct customers to self-serve options provided in Skillsoft’s customer portal.
• Channel technical issues to the appropriate resources and escalate customer satisfaction issues.
• Participates on project teams that contribute to the overall Customer Success organisation.
• Collaborating regularly and sharing best practices and successes with the team.
• Participate in ongoing development in areas such as Skillsoft product knowledge; customer lifecycle management; various Skillsoft internal tools; and professional development including business acumen; consultative skills; time-management; organisation skills; project management, presentation skills.
• Demonstrates expert knowledge in Skillsoft content, learning design and technology.
• Maintaining industry knowledge and trends via internal resources.

Position Requirements

• Expertise in the talent and learning or digital technology industry.
• Proven ability to articulate features and benefits of Skillsoft products to all levels of the enterprise business, including understanding the customer's business drivers.
• Knowledge of IT and End User technology, Business Skills, Compliance and Competency Development with the ability to articulate relevance to the organisation's learning and development needs.
• Knowledge of talent management and key organisational learning initiatives such as leadership development, management development and professional development.
• Expert knowledge in competency framework, needs assessments and ability to advise clients on learning solutions based on Skillsoft’s content library.
• Excellent consulting, listening and communication skills, evidenced by the ability to establish influential relationships with diverse customers, including business owners.
• Superior customer service skills demonstrating responsiveness, positive attitude and professionalism
• Excellent facilitation skills for meetings and group activities, both virtual and live, demonstrating the ability to guide groups, listen and question effectively, including corporate/executive briefings.
• Excellent presentation skills, both virtual and live, in large and small settings and knowledge of Webex.
• Excellent written communication skills, with the ability to write with purpose, clarity, and accuracy.
• Effective project management and organisational skills specifically managing multi-solution, simple to complex, concurrent projects.
• Excellent skills in critical thinking, problem solving and decision-making that balance analysis with responsiveness for independent, solution-focused action.
• Strong self-directed work habits, exhibiting initiative, drive, creativity, maturity, self-assurance and professionalism.
• Ability to easily adapt to change as it relates to customer strategy, internal/external relationships and organisational direction.
• Excellent data analytical skills.
• Excellent teamwork skills and ability to act as a strategic partner to the client and sales team.
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills and proficient in Word and Outlook.
• Personally demonstrated that both external and internal customers are a high priority by identifying, and responding to their needs in a timely and efficient manner
• Recognises opportunities and initiates actions to capitalize on them by looking for a new and productive ways to make an impact
• Embraces and champions new ideas and encourages others to do likewise
• Demonstrates commitment, loyalty and appreciation for the organisation.   Conveys a high-level of concern for all employees, while helping to ensure that both their needs and those of the organisation are met

Acknowledgement and Agreement

I have carefully and thoroughly read the Position Description for the role of Customer Success Manager.  I agree, without reservation, to abide by the requirements and responsibilities of this role.

I take responsibility and will ensure to keep my position description updated and will review this document on an annual basis.

Over a period of time if the requirements and responsibilities of my role change I will work with my manager and HR to amend my position description.