Experienced Customer Success Manager – Driving Business Outcomes and Customer Delight through Strategic Engagement and Technical Expertise at blithequark

Welcome to blithequark

At blithequark, we empower engineering teams to bring life-changing products to the world years sooner. Our innovative platform, the world’s first Design Engagement System (DES), is a category-defining product that enables Engineering teams to engage in meaningful, productive design conversations, catch preventable mistakes, and get to market faster. Our esteemed customers include the largest engineering organizations in the world, spanning across industrial equipment, consumer products, automotive, aerospace & defense, and shipbuilding industries. As a leader in the industry, blithequark is committed to fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and customer obsession.

About the Role

As a Customer Success Manager at blithequark, you will lead the post-sale customer journey for a portfolio of Commercial and Enterprise customers, driving successful onboarding, product adoption, and progress customers toward clear business outcomes. You’ll be an integral part of a cross-functional account team, working closely with Customer Engineering Advisors to align product adoption with customers’ technical workflows and partnering with Sales on retention and growth opportunities. This is a foundational role for someone with 1-3 years of experience in a customer-facing SaaS role, with a desire to grow into a Senior or Strategic Customer Success Manager. If you’re passionate about delivering exceptional customer experiences and driving business growth, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

In-person customer engagement is a key part of this role’s success. On-site visits have consistently driven higher adoption, deeper relationships, and better business outcomes for our customers. We recognize that personal travel constraints may arise, and we expect our Customer Success Managers to proactively plan for and prioritize in-person opportunities. Twice annually, we bring together all blithequark team members at our HQ to participate in company Team Week, fostering a sense of community and collaboration across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Own adoption, satisfaction, and retention for a set of Commercial and Enterprise accounts, developing and executing tailored Customer Success Plans that outline goals, milestones, and measures of success tied to business impact
• Build, maintain, and execute onboarding and rollout strategies to support champions and end-users with workflow enablement and product training, in partnership with Customer Engineering Advisors
• Build strong working relationships with champions and engineering stakeholders, identifying and resolving adoption blockers with urgency and creativity to proactively mitigate risk
• Lead structured business reviews that translate blithequark usage to measurable outcomes and business impact, contributing to playbooks, onboarding tools, and scalable Customer Success programs as we grow
• Collaborate with Customer Engineering Advisors to support process change and workflow adoption, ensuring seamless integration of our platform with customers’ technical workflows
• Identify and pursue opportunities for growth and expansion within existing accounts, working closely with Sales to develop and execute account plans that drive revenue growth and customer satisfaction

Essential Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in Customer Success, Support, Implementation, BDR/SDR, or another customer-facing role in B2B SaaS, with a proven track record of driving customer satisfaction and revenue growth
• Clear communicator with strong relationship-building skills, able to articulate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Bias for action and high degree of accountability, with a strong sense of ownership and responsibility for customer outcomes
• Highly organized in delivering and managing timelines, with excellent project management skills and attention to detail
• Curious about technical workflows and excited to learn how engineering teams work, with a willingness to develop a deep understanding of our platform and its applications
• Comfortable working with data to drive action plans, with experience using analytics tools to inform customer success strategies
• Willingness to travel up to 25% of the time, with a flexible and adaptable approach to working with customers and colleagues across different time zones and locations

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with engineering, manufacturing, or industrial domains, with a deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing engineering teams in these industries
• Experience with onboarding, change management, or SaaS customer lifecycle models, with a proven track record of driving successful customer outcomes through strategic engagement and technical expertise
• Exposure to SaaS tools like Salesforce, Slack, Mixpanel, with experience using these tools to drive customer success and revenue growth

Skills and Competencies

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trust and rapport with customers and colleagues at all levels
• Technical aptitude and ability to learn complex software applications, with a willingness to develop a deep understanding of our platform and its applications
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze complex customer challenges and develop effective solutions
• Collaboration and teamwork skills, with experience working with cross-functional teams to drive customer success and revenue growth
• Adaptability and flexibility, with a willingness to pivot and adjust to changing customer needs and priorities

Career Growth and Development

At blithequark, we’re committed to helping our team members grow and develop their careers. As a Customer Success Manager, you’ll have access to a range of training and development opportunities, including:

• Formal training programs and workshops, focused on developing your skills and knowledge in customer success, sales, and technical expertise
• Informal mentoring and coaching, with experienced colleagues and leaders who can provide guidance and support as you grow and develop in your role
• Opportunities for career advancement, with a clear path for progression to Senior or Strategic Customer Success Manager roles
• Access to industry events and conferences, with opportunities to network and learn from other professionals in the field

Work Environment and Culture

At blithequark, we’re proud of our vibrant and inclusive culture, with a strong focus on collaboration, innovation, and customer obsession. As a team member, you can expect:

• A dynamic and supportive work environment, with a range of social and professional events to help you connect with your colleagues
• A culture of continuous learning and development, with opportunities to learn from experienced colleagues and industry experts
• A flexible and adaptable approach to work, with opportunities to work remotely and flexibly to meet your needs and priorities
• A range of perks and benefits, including competitive salary and bonus packages, comprehensive health and wellness programs, and access to the latest technology and tools

Compensation and Benefits

At blithequark, we offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, with a range of perks and benefits to support your physical, emotional, and financial well-being. These include:

• Competitive salary and bonus packages, with opportunities for career advancement and growth
• Comprehensive health and wellness programs, with access to fitness classes, mental health support, and healthy snacks and meals
• Flexible and adaptable work arrangements, with opportunities to work remotely and flexibly to meet your needs and priorities
• Access to the latest technology and tools, with opportunities to learn and develop your skills in the latest software and platforms
• Opportunities for professional development and growth, with access to training and development programs, industry events, and conferences

Conclusion

If you’re a motivated and customer-focused professional looking for a new challenge, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity to join our team as a Customer Success Manager. With a strong focus on collaboration, innovation, and customer obsession, blithequark is the perfect place to grow and develop your career. Don’t miss out on this chance to be part of a high-growth company shaping the future of engineering – apply today to join our team and start driving business outcomes and customer delight through strategic engagement and technical expertise.