Client Experience Manager - SMB
WFA Digital Insight
The demand for customer experience managers with AI expertise is skyrocketing, with over 25% of businesses expected to adopt conversational AI by 2027. As the remote job market continues to grow, professionals with exceptional customer success skills and technical fluency are in high demand. Slang.ai stands out for its innovative approach to customer engagement, and this role offers a unique chance to shape the future of conversational AI. Candidates should be prepared to leverage their Excel skills and experience in managing customer relationships to drive long-term success and growth.
Job Description
About the Role
The Client Experience Manager - SMB role at Slang.ai is a critical position that entails managing the end-to-end customer journey for small and medium-sized businesses. This involves onboarding new customers, providing day-to-day support, and ensuring long-term success. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in customer success, exceptional communication skills, and the ability to work autonomously.As a Client Experience Manager, you will be responsible for guiding customers through their initial rollout, transitioning seamlessly into long-term success management, and directly managing the support inbox during business hours. You will gain unique visibility into customer needs in real-time and influence the tools, processes, and standards that will shape support as the business expands.
The successful candidate will be part of a dynamic team that is passionate about innovation, inclusivity, and growth. You will have the opportunity to work with a range of customer stakeholders, from General Managers to Operations Leaders, and will be expected to tailor your approach depending on their needs.
What You Will Do
- Own the end-to-end customer journey for SMB clients, from onboarding through long-term success and day-to-day support
- Guide customers through their initial rollout and transition seamlessly into long-term success management
- Directly manage the support inbox during business hours, resolving customer inquiries and issues in a timely and professional manner
- Identify opportunities to upsell and cross-sell, working closely with the sales team to execute on these opportunities
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with customer stakeholders, including General Managers and Operations Leaders
- Create simple account plans to track customer goals, key contacts, risks, and growth potential
- Align internal teams around each plan to support execution
- Escalate customer feedback internally and contribute to the development of new features and processes
- Collaborate with the digital customer success program to define and refine automated success sequences
- Analyze customer data and provide insights to inform business decisions
- Stay up-to-date with industry trends and developments, applying this knowledge to drive customer success
What We Are Looking For
- 3+ years of experience in customer success, account management, or a related field
- Strong background in managing customer relationships and driving long-term success
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work with a range of customer stakeholders
- Proficiency in Excel and other Microsoft Office tools
- Experience working in a fast-paced environment, with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze customer data and provide insights
- Ability to work autonomously, with a strong sense of initiative and self-motivation
- Experience working with conversational AI or similar technologies is a plus
- Strong understanding of the hospitality industry, with experience working with restaurants or similar businesses
Nice to Have
- Experience working in a startup environment, with a strong understanding of the challenges and opportunities of a rapidly growing business
- Familiarity with customer success platforms and tools, such as Gainsight or Totango
- Certification in customer success, such as CSM or CCS
- Experience working with data analytics tools, such as Tableau or Power BI
Benefits and Perks
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Opportunity to work with a dynamic and growing company, with a strong focus on innovation and customer success
- Collaborative and supportive work environment, with a team of experienced professionals
- Flexible working hours and remote work options, with the ability to work from anywhere
- Professional development opportunities, with training and support to help you grow your career
- Access to cutting-edge technology and tools, with the opportunity to work with conversational AI and other emerging technologies
- Recognition and rewards for outstanding performance, with a strong focus on employee recognition and appreciation
How to Stand Out
- Develop a strong understanding of conversational AI and its applications in customer success, and be prepared to discuss your experience and insights in an interview.
- Make sure your Excel skills are up-to-date, and be prepared to provide examples of how you have used Excel to drive customer success in previous roles.
- Research the company and its products, and be prepared to discuss how you can contribute to the growth and success of the business.
- Prepare examples of times when you have had to troubleshoot complex customer issues, and be prepared to walk the interviewer through your thought process and problem-solving skills.
- Be prepared to discuss your experience working with customer success platforms and tools, and how you have used these to drive customer success in previous roles.
- Consider creating a portfolio of your work, including case studies and testimonials from previous customers, to demonstrate your skills and experience in customer success.
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