Customer Success Manager

A2MAC1

Detroit, MI

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Application Programming Interface (API), Atlassian JIRA, Automotive Engineering, Automotive Industry, Automotive Manufacturing, Automotive Repair and Maintenance, Business Administration, Business-to-Business (B2B) Software, Casting, Communication Skills, Computer Science, Consulting, Cost Analysis, Cross-Functional, Customer Experience, Customer Relations, Customer Support/Service, Customer/Client Research, Data Analysis, Dental Insurance, Detail Oriented, Develop and Maintain Customers, Engineering Management, Enterprise Applications, Flexible Spending Accounts, German Language, Information Technology & Information Systems, Injection Molding, Machining, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Cost, Manufacturing Engineering, Manufacturing/Industrial Processes, Marketing, Mechanical Engineering, Microsoft Office, Needs Assessment, Pre-Sales, Problem Solving Skills, Process Engineering, Process Manufacturing, Product Costing, Product Demonstration, Product Development, Product/Service Launch, Project Control, Project Execution, Project Management Software, Project Schedule, Project/Program Management, Proposal Writing, Request for Proposals (RFP), Sales, Sales Presentation, Sales Support, Schedule Development, Slack, Software Engineering, Software as a Service (SaaS), Sustainability, Technical Presentation, Usage Analysis, Use Cases, Vision Plan, Willing to Travel, ZenDesk
LOCATION
Detroit, MI
POSTED
14 days ago

Presales & Solution Consulting

  • Support the sales process with manufacturing and solution expertise
  • Lead customer discovery sessions and needs analyses focused on product costing and carbon footprint assessment across different manufacturing processes and use cases
  • Translate customer requirements into tailored solution concepts, including value propositions, scope definitions, and configuration/customization approaches
  • Deliver product demonstrations and presentations to both technical and business stakeholders
  • Answer functional and technical customer questions related to manufacturing costing logic, software capabilities, feasibility, and data flows
  • Support RFP/RFQ processes and contribute to proposal creation with clear assumptions, scope boundaries, and solution definitions
  • Capture customer and market feedback and identify gaps, opportunities, and future improvements

Customer Success & Implementation

  • Become part of the team responsible for rolling out B2B enterprise software solutions to customers in the automotive and manufacturing industries, primarily within German-speaking markets
  • Develop expert-level knowledge of the Tset software, including its features, functionalities, and user perspective
  • Identify customer business needs and use cases, and design and implement suitable solutions within Tset
  • Use software APIs for intermediate configuration and customization tasks, such as data imports and report creation
  • Lead and facilitate customer workshops and discussions to ensure optimal solution design and proactive expectation management
  • Build and maintain strong customer relationships, serving as the main point of contact for concerns, escalations, and ongoing communication
  • Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure customer issues and tickets are tracked and resolved efficiently
  • Analyze customer usage data to identify improvement opportunities and enhance the customer experience

Project Management & Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Define project scope, objectives, timelines, and resource requirements
  • Develop and manage detailed project schedules while taking ownership of project execution and controlling responsibilities
  • Collaborate closely with Sales, Product Development, and Customer Success teams to ensure strong internal alignment and smooth project handovers
  • Ensure clear communication and coordination between internal teams and customers throughout project delivery and implementation phases

Requirements

Technical & Professional Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering (Automotive, Mechanical, Industrial), Information Systems, Computer Science, Data Analytics, or a closely related field
    • Equivalent combinations of specialized training and progressive responsible professional experience may be accepted in lieu of a formal degree
    • Preferred: Master's degree in Business Administration, Engineering Management, Data Analytics, or Marketing
  • Knowledge of manufacturing and production technologies, such as machining, forming, casting, injection molding, or assembly
  • Technical background in mechanical engineering, manufacturing engineering, or comparable hands-on experience in manufacturing environments
  • Experience in at least one of the following preferred- SaaS, Enterprise Software, Automotive or Manufacturing, Product Costing, Product Sustainability
  • Experience in project management and ideally in customer success, customer service, or customer-facing operations
  • Familiarity with project management tools such as Asana, Jira, Confluence, Zendesk, Slack, G-Suite, and MS Office
  • Experience in customer-facing roles is a plus, such as presales, consulting, application engineering, or process engineering with customer interaction

Skills and Abilities

  • Excellent communication and comprehension skills
  • German proficiency nice to have
  • Ability to explain complex technical topics clearly and understand customer needs effectively
  • Strong analytical and structured problem-solving skills with a hands-on mindset
  • High level of ownership and ability to work independently
  • Strong attention to detail and proactive attitude in identifying and escalating critical issues
  • Confident handling of data and analytical tools, especially Excel; experience with costing tools is a plus
  • Willingness to travel occasionally within Europe and internationally/intercontinentally (approximately 10 trips per year)

Benefits

  • PTO
  • PAID COMPANY HOLIDAYS
  • 401(K) + EMPLOYER MATCH
  • MEDICAL, DENTAL, VISION INSURANCE
  • LIFE INSURANCE
  • DISABILITY INSURANCE
  • TUITION REIMBURSEMENT
  • FSA

About the Company

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