Zello

Technology

DirectorofCustomerSuccess

$185–265k ~AI est. Austin, Texas, United States FULL TIME Remote Friendly
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Director of Customer Success at Zello. Skills: Customer Success, AI implementation, Team building, NRR growth. Own NRR number end-to-end. Lead and develop CSMs and Account Managers”

What You'll Achieve.

Hit FY27 NRR target; Establish renewal and expansion forecasting model; Ship AI-first operating model; Ensure strategic accounts have living account plans; Scale team from 5 to 6+; Launch customer health system

Industry & Context.

Technology
Problems you'll solve

Root cause analysis; Troubleshooting

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Owned multi-million dollar renewal and expansion number, Reshaped Customer Success function with AI or automation, Lead from the front on biggest accounts, Credible with VP+ enterprise stakeholders, Operate fluidly across Sales, Product, and Marketing, See customer outcomes as personal accountability, Articulate AI-native Customer Success, Austin-based or open to relocating

Nice to Have

AI-native CS function build experience

What You'll Do.

Own NRR number end-to-end

Lead and develop CSMs and Account Managers

Involve in largest strategic accounts

Design and implement AI-driven workflows

Partner with Sales on expansion deals

Partner with Product on feedback loops

Partner with Marketing on customer storytelling

Build customer health systems

Build forecasting systems

Lead at-risk save plays

Establish operating cadences

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Partner with Sales; Partner with Product; Partner with Marketing

Communication Scope

Executive QBRs; Customer storytelling

Full Job Description

IMPORTANT: Please be aware, scammers may try to impersonate Zello by reaching out regarding job opportunities. We will never ask you for bank account information, checks, or other sensitive information as part of our hiring process. All correspondence will come from the zello.com email domain. If you’re unsure, please email [email protected] with questions. ABOUT ZELLO Zello is a voice-first communication platform, powered by our industry-leading push-to-talk technology, to improve collaboration and productivity for desk-less workers. With over 175+ million users, we’re the #1 rated push-to-talk app in the world, delivering 9 billion (yes, with a B) messages a month.  At Zello, our company values are at the heart of what we do everyday. We’re proud to serve the frontline, we’re privileged to connect people in times of crisis across the globe, and we’re honored to support first responders. And this is where you come in. We're hiring a Director of Customer Success to build an AI-native CS function that compounds NRR, turning every strategic account into a multi-year, expanding partnership. This role reports to the CRO and owns the renewal, expansion, and strategic account motion for our enterprise customer base. AFTER A SUCCESSFUL FIRST YEAR, YOU WILL - Have hit our FY27 NRR target by establishing a renewal and expansion forecasting model with under 10% variance from actuals. - Have shipped an AI-first operating model with at least three CS workflows (account planning, renewal risk scoring, QBR prep) running with AI in the loop, freeing material team capacity. - Have ensured the top 20 strategic accounts have living account plans with documented expansion pipeline, owned by named CSMs. - Have scaled the team from 5 to 6+ without quality drop — hiring, onboarding, and raising performance standards. - Have launched a customer health system that flags renewal risk 90+ days before contract end, integrated with the broader data stack. WHAT YOU'LL DO - Own the NRR number

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