Join the forefront of trust and security innovation at careerzynith
Are you passionate about helping businesses build trust, achieve compliance, and strengthen their security posture? Do you thrive in dynamic environments where you can make a tangible impact on customer success while driving meaningful business outcomes? If so, careerzynith is looking for a Strategic Customer Success Manager to join our EMEA team and help us shape the future of trust management for growing organizations worldwide.
At careerzynith, our mission is to help businesses earn and prove trust in an increasingly security-conscious world. We believe that security should be continuously monitored and verified, empowering companies to practice better security and demonstrate it with confidence. Our innovative platform has transformed how organizations approach compliance, security monitoring, and trust management – and we're just getting started. With a team of passionate, talented individuals who bring diverse perspectives and expertise, careerzynith is building the world's leading Trust Management Platform that thousands of companies rely on daily.
About the Role: Customer Success Manager, SMB
As a Customer Success Manager at careerzynith, you will play a pivotal role in guiding our customers through their security and compliance journeys. This is an exciting opportunity to be the voice of careerzynith, responsible for helping keep our customers moving toward their goals while ensuring they become successful, happy, and confident users of our platform.
Our success over recent years has been exponential, and we're now focused on solving the challenge of providing world-class customer experience to as many security-minded software companies as possible. As part of our SMB Customer Success team, you'll be at the forefront of this mission, combining your customer-centric approach with deep expertise in careerzynith's products and security best practices to drive customer retention and overall business health.
This role is hybrid based in our London office, requiring three days per week in-office.
What You'll Do
- Guide customers through their entire journey – Lead our Growth segment customers through seamless onboarding, implementation, product adoption, and value-driven success, ensuring they realize the full potential of careerzynith's platform.
- Strategic relationship management – Work with careerzynith customers across diverse industries, functions, and stages of their customer journey, building strategic partnerships that drive long-term value and satisfaction.
- Cross-functional collaboration – Proactively partner with Account Managers by identifying at-risk accounts early, providing actionable customer insights, and highlighting expansion opportunities to maximize customer lifetime value.
- Customer empowerment – Empower customers to become self-sufficient careerzynith champions, solving their immediate needs while keeping focus on their long-term success, value realization, and retention.
- Portfolio health monitoring – Monitor and prioritize your book of business (approximately 150-170 accounts) based on key health indicators, leveraging our Catalyst CS platform to ensure proactive engagement and risk mitigation.
- Outcome-driven partnership – Serve as the primary point of contact for your customers, driving them toward specific business outcomes on their preferred timelines while maintaining high satisfaction levels.
- Product expertise development – Become a true expert on careerzynith and how our comprehensive platform improves security posture through SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA, USDP, and Custom Frameworks compliance offerings, Trust Reports, and Risk Management solutions.
- Technical guidance and consultation – Provide insightful technical answers and recommend the most efficient pathways for customers to achieve compliance using our platform, leveraging cross-functional resources and specialized teams as needed.
- Team collaboration and play creation – Partner with your CS team to co-create engagement plays that drive adoption and retention across the careerzynith customer base, achieving impactful and measurable results.
- Issue resolution leadership – Liaise with Support teams to help quarterback and resolve customer issues efficiently, ensuring exceptional service recovery and continued trust.
- Customer advocacy – Serve as the voice of your customers cross-functionally, providing valuable feedback to the Product team and broader business to drive product improvements and customer-centric enhancements.
How to Be Successful in This Role
Essential Qualifications
- Proven SaaS Customer Success experience – Minimum 3+ years working in Customer Success at a SaaS company, with a track record of building and maintaining strong customer relationships.
- Portfolio management expertise – Background in successfully managing a book of business comprising approximately 150-170 accounts, demonstrating ability to prioritize and deliver results at scale.
- Strategic account development – Experience running a strategic book of business, balancing retention, growth, and customer satisfaction objectives.
- Collaborative mindset – Willingness to collaborate with others and drive mutually beneficial outcomes across teams and stakeholders.
- Self-motivated and curious – Demonstrated bias for action with commitment to iterating and improving when necessary. Comfortable working independently while seeking guidance when appropriate.
- Adaptability – Ability to work effectively in a highly ambiguous, ever-changing environment typical of high-growth companies.
- Clear communication skills – Possess clear and thoughtful communication abilities, with strong critical thinking capability to address complex customer challenges.
- Customer empathy – Highly empathetic approach to customers, with a proven track record of achieving long-term customer retention and satisfaction.
- Results-driven – Experience hitting retention targets and creating happy, healthy customers who become advocates for the business.
- Problem-solving excellence – Stellar problem-solving capabilities and enthusiasm for making a large impact early in a fast-paced startup environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working in the security or compliance industry is highly desirable and will be considered a significant advantage.
- Fluency in German and/or French would be a strong bonus for serving our diverse EMEA customer base.
- Background in B2B SaaS with experience in compliance, security, or trust management platforms is advantageous.
- Understanding of frameworks such as SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA, or similar regulatory requirements.
- Prior experience with Customer Success platforms (e.g., Gainsight, Totango, Catalyst) is beneficial.
Skills and Competencies Required for Success
At careerzynith, we value professionals who bring a combination of technical acumen, relationship management expertise, and strategic thinking to their roles. The ideal candidate will demonstrate:
- Relationship management excellence – Ability to build trust, credibility, and long-term partnerships with customers at all levels, from technical users to C-suite executives.
- Technical literacy – Comfort with understanding and explaining technical concepts related to security, compliance, and software platforms.
- Strategic thinking – Capacity to analyze customer health metrics, identify patterns, and proactively develop strategies to maximize retention and expansion.
- Communication prowess – Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to articulate complex ideas clearly and persuasively.
- Time management and prioritization – Strong organizational skills to manage multiple accounts and priorities simultaneously while meeting deadlines.
- Data-driven decision making – Comfort with using analytics and data to guide customer engagement strategies and identify opportunities.
- Growth mindset – Passion for continuous learning and improvement, both personally and for customers.
Career Growth and Learning Opportunities
Joining careerzynith as a Customer Success Manager offers exceptional opportunities for professional growth and development in a rapidly evolving industry. Here's what you can expect:
- Accelerated learning curve – Gain deep expertise in security, compliance, and trust management – one of the fastest-growing sectors in technology.
- Career advancement pathways – Clear growth trajectories within the Customer Success organization, with opportunities to specialize in enterprise accounts, leadership, or specialized focus areas.
- Cross-functional exposure – Work closely with Product, Engineering, Sales, and Marketing teams, gaining a comprehensive understanding of how a high-growth SaaS company operates.
- Continuous learning culture – Access to training programs, certifications, and educational resources to help you stay ahead of industry trends and develop new skills.
- Industry recognition – Opportunity to become a recognized expert in the trust management and compliance space, speaking at industry events and contributing to thought leadership.
- Impactful work – Directly contribute to company growth while helping customers achieve meaningful business outcomes and strengthen their security posture.
Work Environment and Company Culture
At careerzynith, we believe that our people are our greatest asset, and we've built a culture that reflects our values of collaboration, innovation, and customer obsession. When you join our team, you'll find:
- Kind and talented colleagues – A team of professionals who are not only brilliant at what they do but also genuinely supportive and collaborative. Many team members have succeeded at careerzynith without prior security experience, demonstrating our commitment to hiring for potential and trainability.
- Inclusive work environment – We are committed to building a diverse team of different backgrounds and providing an inclusive work environment for all. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender identity, age, religion, sexual orientation, veteran or disability status, or any other protected class.
- Hybrid work flexibility – A balanced approach with three days in our London office and the flexibility to work remotely for the remainder, promoting collaboration while respecting individual work styles.
- Purpose-driven work – The opportunity to contribute to a meaningful mission – helping businesses earn and prove trust in an increasingly digital world where security and compliance matter more than ever.
- Dynamic workplace – An ever-evolving environment where no two days are the same, offering new challenges and opportunities to grow.
- Team engagement – Virtual team building activities, lunch and learns, and company-wide events that bring our distributed team together and foster connections.
Compensation, Perks, and Benefits
We believe in taking care of our team members so they can focus on doing their best work. When you join careerzynith, you'll receive:
- Competitive compensation – Industry-competitive salary with equity participation, ensuring you share in the company's success and growth.
- Comprehensive healthcare – 100% covered medical, dental, and vision benefits including dependents coverage, providing peace of mind for you and your family.
- Family support – 16 weeks of paid parental leave for all new parents (birthing, non-birthing, and adoptive), supporting you during important life transitions.
- Health and wellness – Dedicated health and wellness stipend to support your physical and mental well-being.
- Remote workspace support – Remote workspace stipend to ensure you have the tools and setup needed for success in your hybrid role.
- Commuter benefits – Commuter benefits for team members who attend the office, making your daily commute more affordable.
- Retirement planning – Pension matching to help you build toward your financial future.
- Generous time off – 25 days of PTO per year plus unlimited sick time, encouraging work-life balance and personal well-being.
- Company holidays – 8 company paid holidays to rest and recharge throughout the year.
- Continuous engagement – Virtual team building activities, lunch and learns, and other company-wide events that keep our community connected and engaged.
Join Our Mission
If you're ready to be part of a team that's transforming how businesses approach security, compliance, and trust, we encourage you to apply. At careerzynith, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while growing your career in one of the most dynamic and important areas of technology.
We started in 2018, inspired by a vision to restore trust in internet businesses by enabling companies to improve and prove their security. From our early days automating security monitoring for compliance standards like SOC 2, HIPAA, and ISO 27001 to creating the world's leading Trust Management Platform, our vision remains unchanged. Now more than ever, making security continuous – not just a point-in-time check – is essential, and thousands of companies rely on careerzynith to build, maintain, and demonstrate their trust in real-time and transparent ways.
As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage and welcome people of all backgrounds to apply. We're looking for individuals who bring passion, expertise, and diverse perspectives to help us continue building a platform that makes trust accessible to businesses everywhere.
Ready to make your mark? Apply today and become part of the careerzynith team.