Customer Success Manager; German Speaker

Position: Customer Success Manager (German Speaker)
Location: Germany

The world of customer experience isn’t just evolving—it’s being revolutionized. At Zendesk, we don’t watch the future unfold. We build it. As the architects of the AI-powered Resolution Platform, we’re resetting the standard for what customer service—and customer success—can mean on a global stage.
* Take full ownership of customer relationships, proactively managing their success throughout the entire lifecycle—from onboarding and outcome realization to renewal. You will be accountable for customer health, retention, and advocacy, always seeking new ways to add value.
* Deliver outcome-driven engagement across each stage of the customer journey by leveraging customer experience (CX) management best practices. You’ll design and execute success plans, coordinate onboarding with Professional Services, and continuously optimize the customer experience.
* Champion product adoption and value realization, acting as an evangelist for Zendesk’s AI and automation capabilities. You will partner with customers to articulate ROI, provide tailored adoption roadmaps, and celebrate success.
* Apply your technical understanding of Zendesk’s products and AI capabilities to advise customers on solution fit, configuration, and integration. You’ll serve as a knowledgeable guide for both technical and non-technical stakeholders, translating features into real-world value.
* Identify commercial opportunities within your accounts by maintaining commercial acumen—spotting whitespace for expansion, leading renewals based on demonstrated business impact, and driving revenue growth through strategic engagement.
* Use analytical capability to interpret customer data and health metrics, proactively uncover trends, and make informed recommendations. You’ll prioritize accounts, forecast renewals, and surface risks and opportunities using data-driven insights.
* Build strategic partnerships with customers by operating as a trusted advisor. You’ll facilitate long-term success planning, foster executive relationships, and collaborate cross-functionally to align on mutual goals and innovation.
* Be fluent in German and English- written and spoken.
* A minimum of 5+ years of related experience in Customer Success / Experience.
* Previous experience in go-to-customer/GTM roles in enterprise technology / SaaS — either customer success management, professional services/consulting, technical account management, or solutions engineering/pre-sales consulting.
* Experience supporting and driving adoption of SaaS or AI-powered solutions in customer-facing roles.
* Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (Business, Engineering, Computer Science, or similar).
* Ability to influence stakeholders at all organizational levels, both internally and externally.
* Proficiency with customer success tools (e.g., Gainsight) and basic quantitative analysis.
* Strong program/project management and multitasking skills.
* Proven track record of taking customer ownership: demonstrating accountability for outcomes and proactively driving customer value across the relationship.
* Experience in CX management, orchestrating seamless end-to-end experiences, gathering and applying feedback, and working toward continuous improvement.
* Business-oriented mindset with commercial acumen: able to understand customer business models, identify opportunities for growth, and connect product adoption to revenue drivers.
* Ability to form strategic partnerships—developing deep, consultative relationships, co-developing success plans, and serving as an innovation partner.
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