The Core Customer Success Strategy aims to enhance the engagement, satisfaction, and retention of Core customers through a balanced approach of personalized interactions and scalable processes. By leveraging a mix of automation tools and tailored communications, this strategy seeks to optimize customer experiences, ensure strategic alignment, and foster long-term loyalty. This comprehensive approach focuses on measurable outcomes, ensuring every step is data-driven and aligned with overall business goals.
Core customers are defined as: all customers NOT falling into the categories of MRR $0-$500, Employee Count 0-50 or MRR >$3,500 (all customers who are not Digital or Strategic)
Core CSM Objectives and Success Metrics
Objective 1: Increase Customer Engagement
Description: Improve the level of interaction and engagement for Core customers.
Success Metrics:
Engagement Rate: Track the percentage of large customers who interact with communications (emails, meetings, webinars).
Target: Achieve a 40% engagement rate within the first 6 months.
Content Consumption: Measure the number of times customers access and interact with educational content (videos, articles, webinars).
Target: Increase content consumption by 50% within 6 months.
Objective 2: Reduce Churn
Description: Lower the churn rate among Core customers by improving their overall experience, satisfaction, and value realization.
Success Metrics:
Churn Rate: Track the percentage of large customers who discontinue their subscriptions or services.
Target: Reduce churn rate from 10% to 7% within 12 months.
Customer Retention Rate: Measure the percentage of customers retained over a specific period.
Target: Achieve a retention rate of 92% within 12 months.
Objective 3. Improve Onboarding Efficiency
Description: Streamline the onboarding process to reduce the time it takes for new Core customers to realize value from MedTrainer.
Success Metrics:
Onboarding Completion Rate: Track the percentage of new customers who complete the onboarding process within the first month.
Target: Achieve a 85% onboarding completion rate within the first 3 months.
Time to First Value (TTFV): Measure the average time it takes for a new customer to achieve their first significant value from the product.
Target: Reduce TTFV by 20% within 6 months.
Objective 4: Enhance Customer Satisfaction
Description: Use feedback mechanisms to measure and improve customer satisfaction and loyalty.
Success Metrics:
Customer Satisfaction Score (CSAT): Collect CSAT scores through surveys after key interactions (onboarding, support resolution, QBRs).
Target: Achieve an average CSAT score of 87% or higher within 6 months.
Net Promoter Score (NPS): Measure customer loyalty and likelihood to recommend your product to others.
Target: Increase NPS from +30 to +40 within 12 months.
Objective 5: Expand Customer Contact Network
Description: Increase the number of contacts at different levels within large customer organizations, moving from single-threaded (single contact) to multi-threaded relationships (multiple contacts such as buyers, champions, etc. based on MEDDPIC definitions).
Success Metrics
Contact Network Expansion: Track the number of additional contacts added within each large customer organization.
Target: Achieve an average of 2 additional contacts per large customer within 6 months.
Role Diversity: Ensure contacts span various roles (buyer, champion, etc.).
Target: Have at least 2 different roles represented within each customer organization.
Additional Success Metrics
Support Ticket Resolution Time: Measure the average time taken to resolve support tickets raised by small customers.
Target: Maintain current Resolution Times over the next 6 months despite impending case volume increase
Upsell and Cross-sell Rates: Track the rate at which small customers purchase additional products or services.
Target: Achieve a 15% upsell/cross-sell rate within 12 months.
Enhanced Customer Health Score Accuracy: Measure the accuracy of the enhanced health score in predicting customer behavior for Large Customers
Target: Improve prediction accuracy by 15% within 6 months.
Core Customer Engagement Strategy
Objective: Provide a seamless and effective engagement experience to help Core customers quickly realize the value of MedTrainer and maintain continuous value delivery.
Components:
Automated and Personalized Email Sequences:
Welcome emails introducing the product and team.
Step-by-step guides on setting up and using key features.
Tips and best practices to maximize product value.
Strategic updates tailored to customer needs.
Regular Check-ins and Personalized Outreach:
Regular check-ins with CSMs to monitor progress and provide support.
Tailored recommendations based on customer usage and needs.
Webinars and Interactive Sessions:
Scheduled webinars to guide Core customers through key processes.
Live Q&A sessions to address specific customer questions and concerns.
Recordings of webinars for future reference and on-demand access.
Knowledge Base and Support Resources:
Develop a comprehensive knowledge base with articles, FAQs, and guides.
Provide downloadable resources and checklists to assist with onboarding tasks.
Advanced troubleshooting guides and use case examples.
Customer Advocacy and Feedback Loops:
Regularly scheduled customer feedback sessions.
In-depth surveys post-major interactions.
Customer advisory boards to gather insights and suggestions.
Future Enhancements:
In-app messaging for real-time support and interactive guides (to be implemented in 6-12 months).
Community engagement platforms for peer support and shared experiences.
Tools to Use:
http://Outreach.io: For automated and personalized email sequences.
Salesforce: For tracking customer interactions and health scores.
Zoom: For webinars and live Q&A sessions.
Knowledge Base Platforms: For hosting articles, FAQs, and guides.
HubSpot: For CRM capabilities and detailed customer segmentation.
Metrics to Track:
Engagement Rate
Content Consumption
Customer Retention Rate
Churn Rate
Customer Health Score
1. Land: Onboarding for Core Customers
Objective: Ensure new Core customers are effectively onboarded, quickly realize the value of MedTrainer, and are set up for long-term success.
Components:
Dedicated CSM Onboarding Calls:
Introduction Call: A dedicated CSM conducts a welcome call to introduce the customer to the product, team, and the onboarding process.
Product Overview Call: A detailed session providing a high-level overview of the product's key features and benefits.
Customized Step-by-Step Guides:
Setup Instructions: Detailed instructions on setting up the product, including personalized support, screenshots, and video tutorials.
Usage Tips: Best practices and tips to help customers get the most out of your product, tailored to their specific use cases.
Interactive Video Tutorials:
Product Demos: Short, customized videos demonstrating how to use various features.
Use Cases: Examples of how different Core customers successfully use the product.
Webinars and Live Demos:
Scheduled Webinars: Regularly scheduled webinars to guide Core customers through the onboarding process.
Live Q&A Sessions: Interactive sessions to address specific customer questions and provide real-time support.
Knowledge Base and Support Resources:
Articles and FAQs: A comprehensive knowledge base with articles, FAQs, and guides covering common questions and issues.
Checklists and Downloadable Resources: Checklists to guide customers through key tasks and downloadable resources for reference.
Future State: In-App Messaging and Guides (To be implemented in 6-12 months):
Interactive Product Tours: In-app guides that walk customers through essential features and tasks.
Onboarding Checklists: In-app checklists to track progress and ensure all key steps are completed.
Real-Time Assistance: In-app chat and messaging for instant support and guidance.
Tools to Use:
http://Outreach.io: For automated email sequences to welcome and guide new customers.
Salesforce: To track customer progress and interactions during onboarding.
Zoom: For conducting webinars and live demos.
Knowledge Base Platforms (Jira, Zendesk, HelpScout): To host articles, FAQs, and other support resources.
Future State Tools:
In-App Messaging Tools (e.g., Pendo, Intercom): For interactive guides and real-time assistance directly within the product.
Metrics to Track:
Onboarding Completion Rate:
Measure the percentage of new customers who complete the onboarding process within the first month.
Target: Achieve an 80% onboarding completion rate within the first 3 months.
Time to First Value (TTFV):
Track the average time it takes for new customers to achieve their first significant value from the product.
Target: Reduce TTFV by 20% within 6 months.
Customer Feedback and Satisfaction:
Collect feedback through surveys and measure satisfaction scores (CSAT).
Target: Achieve an average CSAT score of 87% or higher within 6 months.
Engagement with Onboarding Content:
Monitor open and click-through rates for onboarding emails. Track attendance and participation in webinars and live demos.
Target: Increase engagement rates with onboarding content by 30% within 6 months.
Future State Metrics:
In-App Engagement: Track interaction with in-app guides and checklists.
Real-Time Support Effectiveness: Measure response times and satisfaction scores for in-app support interactions.
2. Adopt
Objective: Ensure customers adopt the product effectively and start realizing additional value.
Components:
Dedicated CSM Engagement:
Regular Check-Ins: CSMs conduct regular check-ins to monitor progress and provide personalized support.
Tailored Recommendations: Provide personalized recommendations based on customer usage and needs.
Segmented Email Campaigns:
Tailored Messages: Based on customer segments (e.g., industry, usage patterns).
Educational Content: Product updates and success stories.
Personalized Recommendations: Tips based on customer behavior.
Cohort Analysis and Targeted Outreach:
Group Customers: Into cohorts based on similar characteristics.
Targeted Outreach Campaigns: Address specific needs and opportunities.
Cohort Analysis: Identify trends and refine engagement strategies.
Community and Social Media Engagement (future state):
Customer Community Platform: Create and maintain forums, social media groups.
Encourage Sharing: Experiences and tips among customers.
Host Virtual Events: Regular discussions to foster community engagement.
Future State: Enhanced Outreach (To be implemented in 6-12 months):
In-App Notifications and Messages:
Personalized Notifications: Send directly within the app.
Real-Time Updates: Alerts based on customer actions.
Tools to Use:
HubSpot: For email marketing and CRM capabilities.
http://Outreach.io: For automated and personalized email sequences.
Social Media Management Tools: (Hootsuite, Buffer).
Community Platforms: (Discourse, Higher Logic).
Metrics to Track:
Engagement Rate
Open and Click-Through Rates for Email Campaigns
Customer Feedback and Community Activity Levels
3. Expand and Engage
Objective: Maintain ongoing engagement with Core customers to ensure they continue to derive value from your product and remain satisfied.
Components:
Regular Check-ins and Surveys:
Dedicated CSM Check-Ins: CSMs conduct regular check-ins to gather feedback and offer assistance.
CSAT and NPS Surveys: Measure customer satisfaction and loyalty.
Proactive Support and Education:
Regularly Update the Knowledge Base: New content and resources.
Self-Service Resources: FAQs, video tutorials, and guides.
Office Hours or Live Chat Sessions: For customer questions and support.
Usage Monitoring and Alerts:
Monitor Customer Usage Data: Identify potential issues or opportunities.
Automated Alerts: For low usage or other warning signs.
Proactive Outreach: To customers showing signs of disengagement.
Future State: Advanced Engagement:
In-App Engagement Tools (To be implemented in 6-12 months):
In-App Prompts and Surveys: Gather real-time feedback.
Interactive Help and Support: Directly within the app.
Tools to Use:
Salesforce: For tracking customer interactions and feedback.
Survey Tools (SurveyMonkey, Qualtrics).
Analytics Tools: Monitor customer usage and engagement.
Metrics to Track:
Customer Satisfaction and NPS Scores.
Support Ticket Resolution Times.
Usage Data and Engagement Levels.
4. Renew
Objective: Ensure a high renewal rate by demonstrating continuous value and addressing customer needs.
Components:
Regular Outreach and Surveys:
Dedicated CSM Outreach: CSMs conduct regular outreach to gather feedback and offer assistance.
CSAT and NPS Surveys: Measure customer satisfaction and loyalty.
Usage Monitoring and Alerts:
Monitor Customer Usage Data: Identify potential issues or opportunities.
Automated Alerts: For low usage or other warning signs.
Proactive Outreach: To customers showing signs of disengagement.
Renewal Strategies:
Personalized Renewal Campaigns: Based on customer engagement and satisfaction data.
Early Renewal Offers: Incentives for long-term contracts.
Tools To Use:
Salesforce: For tracking customer interactions and feedback.
http://Outreach.io: For automated and personalized email sequences.
Survey Tools (SurveyMonkey, Qualtrics).
Analytics Tools: Monitor customer usage and engagement.
Metrics to Track:
Renewal Rate.
Customer Feedback and Satisfaction Scores (CSAT).
Net Promoter Score (NPS).
Time to Renewal Decision.
Engagement and Usage Data.
5. After the Renewal
Objective: Continue to engage and provide value to customers even after renewal to foster long-term loyalty and advocacy.
Reference the approach from the articlehttps://www.customersuccessfieldguide.com/fieldguide/what-happens-after-r .
Approach:
Post-Renewal Onboarding:
Welcome Back Emails: Thank customers for renewing and outline what to expect in the upcoming period.
Highlight New Features and Updates: Since the last renewal.
Feedback and Improvement:
Collect Feedback: On the renewal process and identify areas for improvement.
Communicate Changes: Improvements made based on customer feedback.
Ongoing Engagement:
Regular Communication: Through newsletters, updates, and personalized recommendations.
Encourage Participation: In customer communities and forums (future).
Offer Exclusive Content or Events: For long-term customers.
Tools to Use:
http://Outreach.io: For post-renewal email sequences.
Salesforce: For tracking post-renewal customer interactions.
Community Platforms: For fostering ongoing engagement.
Large Customer CS Team Structure and Hiring
Roles and Responsibilities
Customer Success Managers (CSMs) for Core Customers: Focus on personalized engagement, detailed account management, and proactive support for Core customers.
Data Analysts: Analyze customer data to identify trends and opportunities for engagement and support CSMs with data-driven insights.
Customer Success Operations: Ensure tools and processes are optimized for effective customer engagement and support the CS team with operational efficiency.
Support Team: Provide technical support and handle customer inquiries, collaborating closely with CSMs to ensure seamless customer experiences.
Engagement Model: Core CSM
Weekly Activities:
Internal Meetings:
Volume: 2-3 Meetings.
Time Spent: 2 hours.
Focus: Ensure these meetings are efficient and outcome-focused.
Examples:
Team syncs for discussing weekly goals.
Internal strategy meetings.
Cross-functional collaboration sessions.
Forecasting:
Volume: Multiple Forecasting Activities.
Time Spent: 5 hours.
Focus: Retention and Revenue Growth
KPIs:
Forecast Accuracy: Accuracy of renewal and upsell predictions.
Risk Mitigation: Count of Saves
Opportunities Identified: Number of upsell/expansion opportunities identified (pipeline - CSQL)
Conversion Rate: % of identified opportunities that convert to sales
Dashboard: Upsell and Cross-sell Rates, Customer Health Score.
Examples:
Upsell Opportunity Management.
Risk Mitigation Planning.
Customer Assessment in SFDC.
Voice of Customer (VOC):
Volume: Regular VOC activities
Time Spent: 3 hours.
Focus: Continuous product improvement and fostering customer loyalty.
KPIs:
Insights Generated: Number of insights derived from VOC activities
Trends Identified: Key trends and patterns identified
Implementation Findings: % of insights turned into actionable strategies
Dashboard: Customer Retention Rate, Churn Rate Analysis
Examples:
Discuss System Improvements (Enhancements).
Product Feedback / Internal Advocacy.
Building Customer Advocates.
Listening:
Volume: Multiple Customer Sync Meetings
Time Spent: 10 hours.
Focus: Understanding customer needs and building relationships.
KPIs:
Engagement Rate: Participation in customer meetings
Feedback Quality: Quality of feedback received from Customers
Relationship Strength: Measurement of Customer Relationship Health.
Dashboard: Customer Engagement Overview
Examples:
Customer Sync Meetings (scheduled).
Attend sync meetings with admins.
Customer Check-ins.
Account Planning:
Volume: Multiple Account Planning Activities.
Time Spent: 2 hours.
Focus: Long-term customer success through strategic planning and relationship building.
KPIs:
Planning Completion: Completion rate of account planning activities.
Strategic Initiatives: Number of strategic initiatives identified and executed.
Customer Outcomes: Measurement of customer success and outcomes.
Dashboard: Account Planning Metrics
Examples:
Adoption follow-up. Usage follow-up.
Account Plan - Account Plan Template.pdf
Build rapport/relationship - strategic.
Value Delivery:
Volume: Extensive Value Delivery activities
Time Spent: 6 hours
Focus: Ensuring Customers Achieve their goals.
KPIs:
Value Realization: Measurement of customer value realization.
Customer Satisfaction: CSAT scores from delivered value.
Usage Metrics: Monitoring platform usage and engagement.
Dashboard: Customer Value Metrics.
Examples:
EBR Preparation.
External Customer Meetings.
Monitor usage of platform.
Customer Education:
Volume: Regular Training and Support Activities
Time Spent: 10 hours.
Focus: Continuous education and support.
KPIs:
Training Completion: Completion rate of training Sessions.
Content Engagement: Views and usage of educational content.
Feedback Quality: Feedback from training sessions.
Dashboard: Training and Education Metrics
Examples:
Training / Support.
Onboarding and Training.
Customer Education.
Escalation Management:
Volume: Managing escalations and issue resolution
Time Spent: 5 hours
Focus: Maintaining customer trust and satisfaction through effective escalation management.
KPIs:
Resolution Time: Average time to resolve escalations
Customer Satisfaction: CSAT scores post-escalation
Issue Resolution Rate: Percentage of issues resolved
Dashboard: Escalation Management Metrics
Examples:
Address emails from customers.
Respond to emails and inquiries.
Escalation follow-up.
Activity | Expected Duration (hours/week) |
Internal Meetings | 2 |
Forecasting | 5 |
Voice of Customer | 3 |
Listening | 10 |
Account Planning | 2 |
Value Delivery | 6 |
Customer Education | 10 |
Escalation Management | 5 |
Summary of Weekly Expectations:
Total Time Spent: 43 hours.
Ensure timely and effective onboarding of new customers.
Maintain high levels of customer engagement and satisfaction.
Proactively address potential issues to reduce churn.
Continuously improve customer success strategies based on data and feedback.
Additional Considerations:
Leverage Automation:
Use tools like http://Outreach.io and Salesforce to automate repetitive tasks and communications.
Implement triggers and workflows to reduce the manual workload on DCSMs.
Prioritize High-Impact Activities:
Focus on activities that have the highest impact on customer satisfaction and retention.
Use data to identify and prioritize these activities.
Utilize Self-Service Resources:
Encourage customers to use the knowledge base and other self-service resources.
Regularly update these resources to ensure they are comprehensive and helpful.
Monitor and Adjust:
Continuously monitor the effectiveness of engagement strategies and adjust as needed.
Use feedback loops to gather insights and improve processes.
Efficient Collaboration:
Use collaborative tools to streamline communication and collaboration within the team.
Schedule regular but brief syncs to keep everyone aligned and address any issues quickly.
Core CSM Journey Map (Sample)
Dashboard Requirements
Dashboard Name | Summary | Why It's Important |
Customer Engagement Overview | Displays engagement rate metrics, including percentage of customers interacting with emails, webinars, and other digital communications. | To monitor and improve the level of interaction and engagement small customers have with digital content, aiming for a 40% engagement rate within 6 months. |
Content Consumption | Tracks the number of times educational content (videos, articles, webinars) is accessed and interacted with. | To measure the effectiveness of educational content and increase consumption by 50% within 6 months. |
Churn Rate Analysis | Shows the percentage of large customers discontinuing their subscriptions or services over time. | To identify trends and reduce the churn rate to below 7% within 12 months by improving the overall customer experience and satisfaction. |
Customer Retention Rate | Measures the percentage of customers retained over specific periods (monthly, quarterly, yearly). | To ensure a high retention rate of 92% within 12 months by monitoring customer loyalty and addressing issues promptly. |
Onboarding Completion | Tracks the percentage of new customers completing the onboarding process within the first month. | To streamline the onboarding process and achieve a 80% completion rate within the first 3 months, ensuring new customers quickly realize the value of the product. |
Time to First Value (TTFV) | Measures the average time it takes for a new customer to achieve their first significant value from the product. | To reduce TTFV by 20% within 6 months, ensuring customers quickly see the benefits of the product and are more likely to stay engaged and satisfied. |
Customer Satisfaction (CSAT) | Collects and displays CSAT scores from surveys conducted after key interactions (onboarding, support resolution, QBRs). | To achieve an average CSAT score of 87% or higher within 6 months, ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction and loyalty. |
Net Promoter Score (NPS) | Measures customer loyalty and the likelihood of customers recommending your product to others. | To increase NPS from +30 to +40 within 12 months, indicating higher customer loyalty and satisfaction. |
Support Ticket Resolution Time | Displays the average time taken to resolve support tickets raised by small customers. | To maintain current resolution times over the next 6 months despite an increase in case volume, ensuring timely and efficient customer support. |
Upsell and Cross-sell Rates | Tracks the rate at which small customers purchase additional products or services. | To achieve a 15% upsell/cross-sell rate within 12 months, contributing to revenue growth and customer success. |
Customer Health Score | Evaluates the overall health and engagement level of each customer, including metrics like product usage, support interactions, and satisfaction scores. | To maintain an average health score of 75% or higher, providing a comprehensive view of customer well-being and allowing proactive measures to prevent churn and enhance engagement. |
Playbooks General Core Customers
See GitLab example HERE.
1. Onboarding Playbook
Title: Effective Onboarding for Core Customers
Description: This playbook outlines the step-by-step process for onboarding new Core customers. It includes dedicated CSM onboarding calls, personalized setup guides, and interactive webinars to ensure customers quickly realize the value of the product. Key components cover welcome calls, detailed setup instructions, and initial training resources. This playbook ensures a smooth transition for new customers and sets the foundation for a successful long-term relationship.
Key Components
Dedicated CSM for Onboarding Calls
Personalized Setup Guides
Interactive Webinars
2. Customer Engagement Playbook
Title: Enhancing Customer Engagement through Personalized Strategies
Description: This playbook provides strategies for increasing customer engagement through personalized interactions such as tailored email campaigns, strategic updates, and regular check-ins. It includes best practices for maintaining consistent and meaningful interactions with customers. The goal is to achieve a 40% engagement rate within the first 6 months.
Key Components
Value-Driven, Tailored Outreach
Regular Check-ins and Strategic Updates
3. Churn Prevention Playbook
Title: Proactive Churn Prevention Strategies
Description: This playbook focuses on identifying at-risk customers and implementing proactive measures to reduce churn. It includes guidelines for monitoring customer health scores, conducting regular check-ins, and addressing common pain points. The playbook also covers how to use data to predict churn and take preemptive action to retain customers, aiming to reduce the churn rate to below 7% within 12 months.
Key Components
Monitoring Customer health scores
Regular Value-Driven Check-ins and feedback sessions
Proactive outreach and issue resolution
4. Customer Feedback and Satisfaction Playbook
Title: Measuring and Improving Customer Satisfaction
Description: This playbook outlines the process for collecting and analyzing customer feedback to enhance satisfaction and loyalty. It includes templates for CSAT and NPS surveys, methods for gathering feedback after key interactions, and strategies for responding to and acting on customer feedback. The goal is to achieve an average CSAT score of 87% or higher within 6 months and increase NPS from +30 to +40 within 12 months.
Key Components:
CSAT and NPS surveys
Regular feedback sessions
Strategies for acting on customer feedback
Playbooks - Trigger Based
1. Onboarding Trigger Play
Title: Automated Welcome Series
Description: This trigger-based play automatically sends a series of welcome emails and onboarding guides to new customers upon signing up. The sequence includes:
Trigger: This play is initiated when a new customer account is created in the system.
Day 1: Welcome email introducing the product, key features, and the customer success team.
Day 3: Step-by-step setup guide with video tutorials.
Day 7: Best practices and tips for getting the most out of the product.
Day 14: Invitation to a live Q&A webinar.
Goal: Ensure new customers are effectively onboarded and quickly realize the value of the product.
2. Engagement Trigger Play
Title: Re-engagement Campaign for Inactive Users
Description: This play targets customers who have shown a decline in product usage or have been inactive for a certain period. The sequence includes:
Trigger: Initiated when a customer’s product usage drops below a defined threshold or they haven't logged in for 30 days.
Day 1: Email highlighting the benefits of the product and new features.
Day 3: Personalized tips and use cases relevant to their needs.
Day 7: Offer a 1:1 consultation or invite to a special webinar.
Goal: Re-engage inactive users and encourage them to increase their product usage.
3. Proactive Support Trigger Play
Title: Proactive Outreach for High Support Ticket Volume
Description: This play addresses customers who have submitted multiple support tickets within a short time frame, indicating potential dissatisfaction or confusion. The sequence includes:
Trigger: Initiated when a customer submits more than three support tickets within a month.
Day 1: Email acknowledging the support issues and offering additional resources.
Day 2: Follow-up email with a link to a comprehensive guide or video tutorial addressing common issues.
Day 5: Personal outreach from a DCSM to offer assistance and ensure the customer’s concerns are resolved.
Goal: Reduce frustration, provide additional support, and improve overall customer satisfaction.
References/Advocacy
Objective: Increase the number of references and advocates within large customer organizations by expanding the contact network and leveraging multiple roles within each organization.
Step | Description | Tools/Methods |
Capturing Advocates | Identify and engage potential advocates through check-ins and surveys. Ensure CSMs are measured by the number of reference-able contacts they provide, spanning multiple roles within the organization. | Regular check-ins, surveys, feedback analysis, advocate programs with incentives. Track the number of advocates secured per CSM, focusing on role diversity. |
Reporting on Advocates | Track and report on advocate metrics and maintain a database. Measure the success of CSMs based on the diversity and number of contacts they add. | Advocacy metrics, dashboards in Salesforce or CS platform, regular reports. Maintain a database of multi-threaded contacts (buyers, champions, etc.). |
Utilizing Advocates | Leverage advocates for case studies, testimonials, and marketing content. Ensure diverse representation from different roles within customer organizations. | Case studies, testimonials, customer references, advocate content in webinars, blogs, user groups, and product feedback loops. |
Success Metrics for Expanding Customer Contact Network
Contact Network Expansion:
Metric: Track the number of additional contacts added within each Core customer organization.
Target: Achieve an average of 2 additional contacts per Core customer within 6 months.
Role Diversity:
Metric: Ensure contacts span various roles (buyer, champion, etc.).
Target: Have at least 1 different role represented within each customer organization.
Voice of Customer
Key Points:
Customer Insights:
Gather direct feedback from customers to understand their needs, preferences, and pain points.
Improved Product and Service:
Uses feedback to make informed improvements to the product and services, enhancing overall customer satisfaction.
Proactive Issue Resolution:
Identifies potential issues early through regular feedback, allowing for proactive resolution before they escalate.
Enhanced Customer Relationships:
Demonstrates to customers that their opinions are valued, strengthening trust and loyalty.
Data-Driven Decisions:
Provides quantitative and qualitative data that guides strategic decisions and prioritizes customer-centric initiatives.
Benefits:
Customer-Centric Improvements: Directs product and service enhancements based on real customer feedback.
Early Problem Detection: Proactively identifies and resolves issues.
Stronger Relationships: Builds trust and loyalty by valuing customer opinions.
Informed Strategy: Guides decisions with accurate customer insights.
Implementing a VoC and Feedback Program:
Regular Surveys:
Deploy CSAT and NPS surveys post key interactions to gather customer satisfaction and loyalty data.
Feedback Channels:
Utilize multiple channels (emails, in-app surveys, community forums) to collect feedback.
Data Analysis:
Analyze feedback to identify common trends and actionable insights.
Action Plans:
Develop and implement action plans based on feedback to address customer concerns and improve their experience.
Follow-Up:
Communicate back to customers about how their feedback is being used to make improvements.
Core CSM Job Description
Job Description: Customer Success Manager (CSM) for Core Customers at MedTrainer
Position: Customer Success Manager (CSM) for Core Customers
Location: QRO
About MedTrainer:
MedTrainer is dedicated to enhancing customer engagement, satisfaction, and retention through innovative strategies tailored for Core customers. Our Core Customer Success (CS) team focuses on providing personalized onboarding, detailed account planning, proactive support, and advocacy to ensure seamless customer experiences and long-term loyalty.
Role Overview:
As a Customer Success Manager for Core Customers, you will be responsible for managing and nurturing relationships with our Core-sized accounts. You will develop and execute personalized engagement strategies, ensure successful onboarding, proactively address customer needs, and advocate for customers within the organization. This role involves detailed account planning, regular check-ins, and leveraging customer feedback to drive continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities:
Onboarding Management:
Conduct dedicated onboarding calls to introduce the customer to the product, team, and onboarding process.
Provide personalized setup guides and support, including interactive video tutorials and live Q&A sessions.
Ensure a smooth transition for new customers and achieve an 80% onboarding completion rate within the first 3 months.
Customer Engagement:
Implement tailored email campaigns, strategic updates, and regular check-ins to enhance customer engagement.
Achieve a 40% engagement rate within the first 6 months.
Monitor customer interactions and track content consumption to increase engagement rates by 30% within 6 months.
Proactive Support and Churn Prevention:
Monitor customer health scores and conduct proactive outreach to address potential issues.
Implement churn prevention strategies to reduce the churn rate to below 7% within 12 months.
Conduct regular check-ins and feedback sessions to understand customer needs and foster loyalty.
Account Planning and Value Delivery:
Develop detailed account plans to ensure long-term customer success through strategic planning and relationship building.
Conduct external customer meetings and strategic briefings to align on goals and deliver value.
Achieve an average CSAT score of 87% or higher within 6 months.
Customer Advocacy and Feedback:
Collect and analyze customer feedback through CSAT and NPS surveys, aiming to increase NPS from +30 to +40 within 12 months.
Leverage customer feedback to drive product improvements and advocate for customer needs within the organization.
Escalation Management:
Manage escalations and ensure timely resolution of issues to maintain customer trust and satisfaction.
Track resolution times and CSAT scores post-escalation, aiming for a high issue resolution rate.
References/Advocacy:
Identify and engage potential advocates within customer organizations.
Track and report on advocate metrics, ensuring a diverse representation of roles (buyers, champions, etc.).
Leverage advocates for case studies, testimonials, and marketing content.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field.
3+ years of experience in customer success, preferably with Core-sized customers.
Strong relationship-building and communication skills.
Proficiency with customer success tools (e.g., Salesforce, http://Outreach.io, Zoom).
Experience with data analysis and using insights to drive customer success strategies.
Weekly Activities:
Forecasting:
Conduct multiple forecasting activities.
Focus on retention and revenue growth.
Voice of Customer (VOC):
Engage in regular VOC activities.
Focus on continuous product improvement and fostering customer loyalty.
Listening:
Conduct multiple customer sync meetings.
Focus on understanding customer needs and building relationships.
Account Planning:
Engage in multiple account planning activities.
Focus on long-term customer success through strategic planning.
Value Delivery:
Conduct extensive value delivery activities.
Focus on ensuring customers achieve their goals.
Customer Education:
Engage in regular training and support activities.
Focus on continuous education and support.
Escalation Management:
Manage escalations and issue resolution.
Focus on maintaining customer trust and satisfaction.
Why Join Us:
Innovative Environment: Be part of a forward-thinking team that leverages the latest tools and strategies.
Impactful Work: Play a key role in enhancing customer engagement and satisfaction.
Growth Opportunities: Gain exposure to advanced customer success practices and professional development.
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