Customer Success Manager (senior profile)

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, English Language, 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
1 day 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
  • Professional German proficiency (minimum C1); alternatively, strong expertise in manufacturing and/or product costing is required
  • 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 in English and German
  • 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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