VP of Customer Success (Palo Alto)

We are seeking an experienced and visionary VP of Customer Success to join our leadership team at Avoma . This critical role will be responsible for developing and executing a comprehensive customer success strategy that drives customer satisfaction, retention, and growth while positioning the company as a leader / primary challenger in a competitive market.The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of leading high-performing customer success teams and ensuring that customers achieve maximum value from our platform.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and Execute Customer Success Strategy :

Define and implement a comprehensive customer success strategy that aligns with company goals and objectives.

Develop and maintain a deep understanding of customer needs and preferences to inform strategy.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless customer experiences across all touchpoints.

Hire, train, and develop a high-performing team of Customer Success Managers.

Foster a culture of continuous learning and improvement within the customer success team.

Collaboration and Analysis :

Work closely with sales, marketing, and product teams to ensure alignment and effective communication.

Analyze customer data and feedback to identify trends, opportunities for improvement, and areas for innovation.

Use insights to inform product development and enhance customer experiences.

Reporting and ROI :

Provide regular reports to executive leadership on key customer health metrics, strategic initiatives, and performance against goals.

Demonstrate the ROI of customer success initiatives and provide recommendations for future investments.

Develop and manage budgets related to customer success programs.

Customer Advocacy :

Develop and execute strategies to build a strong community of customer advocates.

Encourage customer testimonials, case studies, and referrals to support sales and marketing efforts.

Requirements :

12+ years in customer success, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role within B2B SaaS.

Strong leadership and strategic planning skills.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Proficiency in customer success platforms and CRM tools (e.g. Hubspot).

Ability to analyze data and make informed decisions.

Experience with budget management and ROI analysis.

Customer-centric mindset with a deep understanding of customer needs.

Ability to adapt to changing market conditions and company priorities.

Strong problem-solving skills and ability to navigate complex customer issues.

About Avoma

Avoma is an intelligent meeting assistant for teams looking to automate some of the common tasks required for customer-focused meetings. We leverage NLP and machine learning to summarize meeting notes and extract key topics and action items discussed. All of this data automatically syncs back into their CRM. This helps to save end users time and focus on what matters most, their customer interactions.

We are a venture-funded early-stage startup, have 1000+ paid customers, and are growing consistently month over month.