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The Manager, Customer Success is responsible for leading and developing the Customer Success teamsupporting the EMEA region. They will ensure the team delivers exceptional customer experiences thatdrive adoption, satisfaction, and retention across Mindbody’s small and medium-sized business (SMB)accounts. The Manager plays a critical role in building team capability, ensuring all members possess theskills, tools, and knowledge to effectively manage their book of business and deliver high-quality, scalablecustomer education programs. This includes ownership of performance management, establishing andmonitoring KPIs, conducting ongoing coaching and evaluations, and fostering a culture of accountabilityand excellence. As Mindbody’s Customer Success program evolve, this individual will lead through change,ensuring rapid and effective adoption of new processes and best practices. This role also requires a strongfocus on operational leadership, running structured team meetings, conducting regular one-on-ones,collaborating cross-functionally, and proactively removing obstacles that hinder team or customer success.The right candidate will demonstrate influential communication, proven mentoring ability, and a history ofdriving measurable results through effective leadership. Partnering closely with stakeholders acrossImplementation, Customer Success, Product, and Enablement, the Manager will ensure consistency,quality, and alignment between regional success strategies and global training initiatives to maximizecustomer outcomes.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in related field strongly preferred
• 5+ years of experience in SaaS Customer Success, Account Management, or Implementation, with arecord of driving measurable business outcomes.
• 2–3 years of people management experience, including coaching and developing individuals and teamsacross regions or time zones.
• Demonstrated success leading teams in customer retention, training, or post-sale engagement,preferably within SMB or mid-market segments.
• Strong understanding of customer lifecycle management, including onboarding, adoption, expansion,and renewal strategies.

Proven ability to lead through change, applying structured change management principles to driveprocess adoption and team alignment.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present, teach, and influence at
• all levels.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, using data to inform decisions and improve performance.
• Skilled in motivating and inspiring teams, fostering collaboration and accountability.
• Calm and professional under pressure; able to manage escalations with empathy and composure.
• Demonstrated cross-functional collaboration experience with teams such as Product, Sales, andImplementation.
• Proficiency with customer success and CRM tools (e.g., Gainsight, Salesforce); experience with learningmanagement systems (LMS) preferred.
• Creative, innovative, and adaptable—able to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment.Strong presentation and speaking skills

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead, coach, and develop the EMEA Customer Success team to achieve departmental goals, KPIs, andconsistent global performance standards.
• Drive customer retention and growth within the SMB segment by improving net revenue retention,identifying upsell opportunities, and reducing churn.
• Conduct regular one-on-ones and performance reviews, providing actionable coaching, feedback, andprofessional development opportunities
• Ensure team alignment with Playlist’s strategy, Code of Conduct, policies, and procedures, and partnerwith People and Culture to lead and support team members in areas such as selection, promotion,compensation, development, and employee relations.
• Manage and resolve customer escalations, removing obstacles and ensuring successful outcomes.Leverage change management strategies to guide teams through evolving processes, ensuring rapidadoption and alignment with business goals.
• Analyze team and program performance metrics to identify trends, address gaps, and drive continuousimprovement.
• Partner cross-functionally with Implementation, Product, Sales, and Enablement to ensure cohesivecustomer experiences and unified post-sale strategies.
• Identify training and enablement needs that enhance customer adoption, product utilization, andsatisfaction.
• Develop and implement innovative, data-driven methods to expand training reach, engagement, andimpact globally.
• Oversee and optimize use of systems such as Gainsight and Salesforce to support customer health,lifecycle management, and reporting.
• Identify opportunities to scale outreach and engagement activities for greater customer impact andoperational efficiency.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Sound like the role for you? We’d love to hear from you! Even if you’re not 100% sure about potential fit, we still encourage you to apply. We’re looking for the right person, not the perfect series of checkboxes.

The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We highly value diversity at our company and encourage people of all different backgrounds, experiences, abilities and perspectives to apply. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or other protected characteristics.

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Note: This description outlines key responsibilities but isn’t intended to cover every task or duty. Additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed to support the team and business goals.