Director of Customer Success at First Resonance

Los Angeles, California, United States

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$150,000 – $200,000Compensation
Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Biotechnology, SoftwareIndustries

Requirements

Candidates should have 8+ years of progressive experience in customer success or related roles, with a proven track record of leading technical customer-facing teams, preferably in a SaaS or tech environment. Expertise in developing comprehensive customer strategies and building customer success frameworks from the ground up is essential. Strong analytical skills and proven leadership capabilities with exceptional communication, influencing, and stakeholder management skills are required. Familiarity with advanced customer success technologies, CRM platforms like HubSpot, and customer analytics tools is desired, as is prior experience collaborating directly with L-Team executives and cross-functional leadership.

Responsibilities

The Director of Customer Success will strategically lead and scale customer-facing functions, ensuring excellence in customer support and driving customer growth, retention, and satisfaction. This includes developing and executing a cohesive customer success and service strategy, mapping customer journeys, and partnering cross-functionally to inform product and business strategy. Responsibilities also involve designing and implementing scalable processes for onboarding, adoption, retention, upsell, and renewal, creating structured playbooks for customer segmentation, and championing the integration of customer support insights into strategic account planning. The role requires establishing and monitoring KPIs, leading continuous improvement initiatives, and developing swift resolution processes for customer issues. Additionally, the Director will recruit, mentor, and lead a high-performing team, foster a culture of accountability and customer-centric innovation, and serve as a passionate advocate for customers internally, influencing product roadmaps and business decisions through systematic feedback loops.

Skills

Customer Success Leadership
Onboarding
User Adoption
Retention
Upsell
Renewal
Playbooks
Customer Segmentation
Churn Mitigation
Net Revenue Retention
Cross-functional Collaboration
Strategic Planning
Lifecycle Management
Customer Insights
Strategic Account Planning
Revenue Forecasting
KPIs (CSAT, NRR, Churn)

First Resonance

Manufacturing software platform for hardware production

About First Resonance

First Resonance provides a manufacturing software platform called ION, which is designed to improve the production process for hardware companies. The platform allows engineers and technicians to navigate through various production steps easily, capturing comments, attaching files, and sharing feedback in real-time. ION integrates multiple aspects of manufacturing, including purchasing parts, managing inventory, and overseeing the supply chain, ensuring high-quality production and compliance with regulatory standards. Unlike its competitors, First Resonance focuses on creating a user-friendly interface that enhances collaboration and visibility throughout the manufacturing process. The company's goal is to help hardware companies, from startups to large enterprises, achieve faster and more efficient production while maintaining high standards of quality.

Los Angeles, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2018Year Founded
$17MTotal Funding
SERIES_ACompany Stage
Data & Analytics, Industrial & ManufacturingIndustries
11-50Employees

Risks

Emerging competitors like Sift challenge First Resonance's market position.
Over-reliance on aviation and energy sectors may expose to downturns.
Rapid tech advancements require costly updates to remain competitive.

Differentiation

ION platform offers real-time visibility and collaboration for hardware production.
First Resonance integrates supply chain management with manufacturing processes.
ION Analytics provides immediate insights into manufacturing bottlenecks.

Upsides

Recent $32M funding boosts ION platform development and customer support.
ION Marketplace launch expands ecosystem for developers and integration partners.
Adoption in aviation and energy sectors showcases platform's industry versatility.

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