Customer Success Manager

About Keyfactor

Our mission is to securely connect the world: humans, machines, and AI. Keyfactor is the leader in trust infrastructure for AI and machines, helping the world's largest enterprises and government agencies take control of the cryptographic identities that safeguard every digital interaction. Behind the platform is a global team of people who care deeply about the work and each other. We move fast, think big, and show up for one another every day. If you're looking for work that matters and a team that brings out your best, we hope you'll trust your future with Keyfactor!

T itle: Customer Success Manager

Location: USA; Remote, UK; Remote, Sweden; Stockholm (hybrid)

Experience: Mid Level

Job Function: Customer Success

Employment Type: Full-time

Industry: Computer Network & Security

Job Summary

The Customer Success Manager is responsible for executing strategic initiatives to maximize customer satisfaction and retention through proactive engagement and alignment with company goals.

Responsibilities

• Execute strategic initiatives to maximize customer satisfaction and retention.
• Lead efforts to optimize customer outcomes through proactive engagement.
• Align customer success strategies with Keyfactor's overall goals and objectives.
• Develop a proficient understanding of customers' business objectives and Keyfactor's solutions.
• Collaborate proficiently with various departments in Keyfactor to support customer needs.
• Identify potential upsell or expansion opportunities with minimal guidance.
• Monitor customer activities independently to assess the risk of non-renewal and develop mitigation strategies.
• Coordinate internal resources effectively to resolve customer queries and issues.
• Act as a representative of customer perspectives to guide CSM leadership.
• Provide direction and training to junior CSM team members, contributing to training curriculum.

Minimum Qualifications, Education, and Skills

• Associates degree or equivalent experience in Communications, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
• Experience in roles focused on customer advocacy or customer service.
• Comprehensive understanding of IT products and services with industry dynamics.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft operating systems and related software products.
• Efficient use of Microsoft Windows and Office applications.
• Professional oral and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and effective multitasking.
• Successful collaboration skills in team environments.
• Demonstrates self-motivation and efficient project completion.
• Thrives in fast-paced, deadline-oriented environments.
• Proficient in influencing, motivating, and leading team members.
• Establishes strong rapport and trust with colleagues and clients. #LI-NA1

Compensation

Salary will be commensurate with experience.

Culture, Career Opportunities and Benefits

We build teams that continually strive to get better than the day before. You will be challenged daily and given opportunities to grow personally and professionally. We balance autonomy and structure to create an entrepreneurial environment to spur creativity and new ideas.

Here are just some of the initiatives that make our culture special:

• Second Fridays (a company-wide day off on the second Friday of every month minus November and December due to the Holiday schedule). Please note that this benefit is subject to change.
• Comprehensive benefit coverage globally.
• Paid Parental Leave is available to new parents. Structure varies based on regional/government requirements. In regions where government-paid leave doesn’t exist, like in the U.S., the company offers generous paid parental leave, along with comprehensive adoption and fertility support.
• Competitive time off globally.
• Dedicated employee-focused ambassadors via Key Contributors & Culture Committees.
• DIVERSE Commitment, a call to action for a more inclusive and diverse future in business, society, and technology.
• The Keyfactor Alliance Program to support DEIB efforts.
• Wellbeing resources, wellness allowance, mindfulness app free membership, Wellness Wednesdays.
• Global Volunteer Day, company non-profit matching, and 3 volunteer days off.
• Monthly Talent development and Cross Functional meetings to support professional development.
• Regular All Hands meetings – followed by group gatherings.

Our Core Values

Our core values are extremely important to how we run our business and what we look for in every team member:

Trust is paramount.

We deliver security software and solutions where trust and openness are of the highest importance for our customers. We are honest and a trusted partner in every aspect of business.

Customers are core.

We strategize, operate, and execute through a customer-centric view. We prioritize the security interests of our customers, and we act as if their data were our own.

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