Director, Customer Success (f/m/d) at Contentful

London, England, United Kingdom

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Technology, SaaSIndustries

Requirements

  • Proven experience (7+ years) in customer success or account management leadership roles or senior customer success roles at manager or director level, preferably in a B2B technology or SaaS company, focusing on enterprise accounts
  • 3+ years of people leadership experience, including managing managers and/or regional teams
  • Proven success managing enterprise accounts and driving customer retention and expansion
  • Strong strategic thinking with hands-on execution capability
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; comfortable being a visible leader internally and externally
  • Experience navigating complex customer environments and acting as a senior escalation point
  • Ability to work cross-functionally in a global organization, with strong stakeholder management skills
  • Based in Europe, with willingness to travel as needed within the region
  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (Business, Computer Science, or similar). An MBA or advanced degree is a plus

Responsibilities

  • Lead the European Customer Success team (~25 team members), including direct oversight of 2-3 Customer Success Managers (CSM), Team Leads, or Managers
  • Own retention metrics: Drive and be accountable for customer retention and net revenue retention (NRR) across the European region. Manage a tight forecasting process and present to Senior Leadership
  • Strategic execution: Partner with the VP of Customer Success and other global CS and Sales leaders to define and implement regional strategy and goals
  • Customer advocacy & escalation point: Serve as a trusted escalation point for high-impact customer issues and strategic accounts
  • Customer relationships: Build relationships with key enterprise customers and partners in the region to understand their needs, drive adoption, and identify expansion opportunities
  • Team development: Mentor and grow a high-performing, customer-obsessed team; support CSMs in managing their ~25-account portfolios of enterprise clients

Skills

Customer Success Management
Team Leadership
Retention Metrics
Net Revenue Retention
Forecasting
Strategic Execution
Escalation Management
Customer Advocacy
Team Development
Enterprise Accounts

Contentful

Digital content management platform for businesses

About Contentful

Contentful offers a platform for digital content management that enables businesses to create, manage, and deliver content without coding. Its content management system (CMS) is designed for teams to streamline their content production and maintain a consistent experience across various brands and channels. Unlike competitors, Contentful operates on a freemium model, providing free access to basic features while charging for advanced capabilities. The company's goal is to empower businesses to effectively manage their digital content at scale.

Berlin, GermanyHeadquarters
2013Year Founded
$324.4MTotal Funding
SERIES_FCompany Stage
Consumer Software, Enterprise SoftwareIndustries
501-1,000Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Stock Options
Fertility Treatment Support
Unlimited Paid Time Off
Parental Leave
Professional Development Budget
Wellness Program
Phone/Internet Stipend
Home Office Stipend

Risks

Emerging CMS platforms with lower costs threaten Contentful's market share.
Integration challenges from the Ninetailed acquisition could disrupt operations.
The freemium model may limit revenue growth if users don't convert to paid plans.

Differentiation

Contentful offers a composable content platform for digital-first businesses.
The platform integrates seamlessly with hundreds of tools through open APIs.
Contentful's CMS allows content management without needing to write code.

Upsides

Contentful's acquisition of Ninetailed enhances its AI-driven content personalization capabilities.
Partnerships with Vercel and SAP expand Contentful's integration and market reach.
The rise of generative AI tools presents opportunities for Contentful's platform enhancement.

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