CYPHER Learning is leading the necessary disruption of learning platforms to unleash human potential with modern learning experiences. As a Senior Customer Success Manager, you will manage a portfolio of strategic customers, drive retention and growth, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance the customer experience.
Responsibilities:
- Own a portfolio of strategic and enterprise customers, with accountability for retention, renewal outcomes, and expansion
- Lead end-to-end renewal strategy, including executive alignment, commercial negotiations, and order execution
- Build and maintain executive-level relationships, positioning yourself as a trusted advisor to key stakeholders
- Develop and execute account success plans aligned to customer goals, business outcomes, and measurable value
- Drive adoption and value realization across customer organizations to support long-term success and renewal strength
- Lead Executive Business Reviews (EBRs) and strategic planning sessions that reinforce value and uncover growth opportunities
- Proactively identify risks and implement mitigation strategies to protect renewals and customer health
- Identify and drive expansion opportunities, including upsell and cross-sell, in close partnership with Sales
- Partner cross-functionally with Product, Support, and other teams to align on priorities and deliver customer outcomes
- Serve as the voice of the customer, translating insights into actionable feedback that informs product and experience improvements
- Track and manage key performance indicators, including customer health, adoption, retention, and growth
- Act as a senior escalation point for complex customer situations, driving resolution and preserving customer trust
- All other duties as assigned
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Communications, Technology, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience required
- 7–10+ years of experience in Customer Success, Account Management, or similar client-facing roles, with a focus on enterprise or strategic accounts across multiple regions required
- Proven track record of driving retention, renewals, and expansion across existing customer portfolios required
- Experience owning end-to-end renewal cycles, including commercial strategy, pricing, negotiation, and closing expansion opportunities required
- Demonstrated ability to engage and influence executive stakeholders (VP to C-level) across complex organizations
- Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving capabilities, with the ability to navigate ambiguity and drive outcomes
- Ability to translate customer goals into measurable outcomes and structured success plans
- Commercial acumen with a consistent ability to identify and convert growth opportunities
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to manage complex stakeholder environments
- Experience in SaaS environments required; experience in LMS or HR technology is a strong plus