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Manager, Customer Success - Boston

Datadog · Boston, Massachusetts, USA · On-site

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About the role

As a Manager, Customer Success, you will hire and develop teams, coaching Customer Success Managers (CSMs) to success. This role impacts our customer experience and retention at scale, providing an opportunity to join a company that’s a leader in the space and see your contributions firsthand. At Datadog, we value our office culture—the relationships and collaboration it builds, and the creativity it inspires. We operate as a hybrid workplace to help our Datadogs create a work-life harmony that best fits them.

What they're looking for

  • Experienced in Customer Success or Account Management, with 6+ years of experience preferred and at least 3 years in the SaaS space
  • 3+ years of experience leading a high-performing team of Customer Success Managers
  • A proven track record of success in negotiating contract terms and overcoming pricing objections for renewal and upsell opportunities
  • Familiar with the B2B tech or subscription-based software space
  • Comfortable in a fast-paced, scaling environment
More about this role

As a Manager, Customer Success, you will hire and develop teams, coaching Customer Success Managers (CSMs) to success. This role impacts our customer experience and retention at scale, providing an opportunity to join a company that’s a leader in the space and see your contributions firsthand. At Datadog, we value our office culture—the relationships and collaboration it builds, and the creativity it inspires. We operate as a hybrid workplace to help our Datadogs create a work-life harmony that best fits them.

At Datadog, we place value in our office culture - the relationships and collaboration it builds and the creativity it brings to the table. We operate as a hybrid workplace to ensure our Datadogs can create a work-life harmony that best fits them.

  • Drive and influence the full renewal and expansion sales cycle
  • Serve as an advisor and role model for exemplary customer service
  • Balance autonomy with effective communication upwards
  • Act as a regional/segment owner and escalation point for relevant matters
  • Motivate CSMs to foster customer relationships that build trust and achieve consistent revenue growth
  • Collaborate cross-functionally to drive positive customer...

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