Customer Success Manager

WatersEdge Solutions

  • Johannesburg, Gauteng
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 16 days ago
Are you a customer success professional passionate about building strong client relationships and driving growth? Our client—a rapidly scaling provider in the global HR tech space—is looking for a proactive and collaborative Customer Success Manager to ensure clients thrive throughout their journey.About the Role
This impactful, customer-facing position is ideal for someone who thrives in a dynamic, collaborative environment. You'll manage a portfolio of clients, drive retention, identify expansion opportunities, and lead cross-functional initiatives. If you're commercially minded, relationship-driven, and excited about continuous improvement, this role is for you.Key Responsibilities
  • Trusted Advisor: Build lasting relationships with clients and act as a strategic partner to support their success.
  • Retention-Focused: Proactively engage clients, resolve challenges, and mitigate risks early.
  • Revenue Expansion: Identify and drive cross-sell and upsell opportunities across your client base.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with Operations, Sales, Marketing, RevOps, and Finance to deliver a seamless client experience.
  • Strategic Initiatives: Contribute to improving team efficiency and scalability by leading impactful internal projects.
Skills & Experience
Must-Have:3+ years in a client-facing customer success or account management roleExcellent communication and rapport-building skillsStrong organisational and problem-solving abilitiesNumeracy confidence—comfortable with tax, FX rates, and basic financial conceptsStartup mindset—adaptable, resourceful, and hands-onAbility to manage and prioritise a high volume of client accounts without compromising qualityPreferred:Commercial acumen—enjoys having strategic, revenue-focused conversationsFamiliarity with Salesforce and Monday.comExperience in a tech startup or scale-up environmentCompensation & BenefitsCompetitive market salaryShare Incentive Scheme – because your success drives the company’s successGenerous vacation policy – because rest fuels performanceTeam lunches, snacks, and drinks – because we value team cultureHybrid working environment – work from the office or remotelyUnique opportunity – define and shape this role in a high-growth settingCompany Culture & Values
  • Better Than Yesterday – We embrace challenges and continuously improve.
  • One Playground – We collaborate globally to achieve shared goals.
  • Impact Over Input – Results matter.
  • Obsession for Excellence – We set high standards and deliver with precision.
Ready to make your mark? This is an exciting opportunity to join a thriving, innovative team where you can make a real impact. If you’re ready to help shape the future of customer success, we want to hear from you.Interested? Submit your CV and a brief cover note highlighting your experience and motivation for the role. Our consultants will be in touch to discuss this opportunity in more detail.If you have not been contacted within 10 working days, please consider your application unsuccessful

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