Our client is an HR SaaS company.
Head of Customer Success Management
📍 Preferred Location : France (Paris)
Mission :
Lead and scale the Customer Success function across France and Europe. Define, implement, and drive a structured, scalable, and value-driven Customer Success strategy that improves customer adoption, reduces churn, and maximizes expansion opportunities.
You will report directly to the CRO and be a key member of the leadership team, working cross-functionally with Sales, RevOps, Marketing, and Product.
Scope & Reporting Lines :
You will manage a team of 9-10 Headcounts , including :
- French and German CSMs
- Product Consultants / Onboarding specialists / PreSales
- Customer Support / Ticketing
Key Responsibilities :
1. Strategic Leadership
Design and implement the CSM vision and playbook for a growing SaaS businessDrive customer adoption, value realization, and retentionCollaborate closely with Sales, Product, and Marketing to align on customer journey2. Operational Excellence
Standardize processes for customer onboarding, lifecycle management, and renewalsOwn CSM metrics and dashboards (churn, NRR, usage, satisfaction) and be fully responsible for our renewal book of businessRoll out structured methodologies (e.g., health scoring, QBR frameworks, usage-based insights)3. Team Management
Directly manage the CSM team across France and GermanyCoach team members and build a performance culture4. Customer Escalation & Relationship Management
Be the escalation point for key enterprise customers (especially in France)Help CSMs in managing complex or strategic accountsEnsure we have relationships, and strategic touchpoints with key personas (in person)Required Experience & Profile :
Must-Have
Experience as a CSM team leader / Head of CS / VP CSM in a SaaS scale-upHaving worked in a fast paced / transient environmentProven ability to build and run CSM teams with a structured playbookFluent French and English (German a plus)Comfortable with strategic customers, escalation handling, and enterprise accountsAnalytical & commercial mindset : experience with HubSpot, Salesforce, or similar CRM / CS toolsNice-to-Have
Background in HR Tech or MarTechExperience working in international environmentTrack record of improving retention and NRRFamiliarity with product-led growth or onboarding-led expansions