Plano, United States of America On-site Full-time $85,000 - $125,000

Critical Start is hiring a Sr. Customer Success Manager

About the Role

Lead the customer journey from onboarding to long-term success by aligning client goals with security outcomes. This role ensures customers realize tangible value from solutions through strategic engagement and consistent support.

Key Responsibilities

  • Work closely with clients to meet security objectives, tracking progress and demonstrating clear, measurable benefits over time.
  • Foster trusted relationships that encourage advocacy, enabling customers to share their experiences and outcomes.
  • Lead executive-level reviews, including quarterly and annual meetings, focused on ROI, performance metrics, and strategic alignment.
  • Anticipate and address risks early, implementing solutions to prevent disruptions and maintain positive customer trajectories.
  • Drive special initiatives that improve team processes, knowledge sharing, and best practices within Customer Success.
  • Coach and mentor team members to strengthen skills, performance, and professional development.
  • Represent the Customer Success team in company-wide discussions, ensuring customer insights shape internal decisions.
  • Collaborate with Product, Marketing, and Security teams to integrate feedback and refine service delivery.

Qualifications

Candidates should bring at least five years of experience in customer-facing roles, with strong communication, problem-solving, and project management abilities. Proficiency in CRM and customer success platforms such as Salesforce and Gainsight is essential. Experience in cybersecurity, SaaS, or technology environments is highly valued, particularly with enterprise accounts focused on retention and growth.

Work Environment

This is an onsite role based in Plano, TX, within a collaborative, innovative culture that values trust, impact, and work-life balance. The environment supports personal well-being with unlimited PTO, wellness initiatives, and a casual, engaging atmosphere where comfort supports clarity of thought.

Required Skills
Customer SuccessAccount ManagementGainsightSalesforceCRM PlatformsCommunication SkillsProblem SolvingProject ManagementProactive Decision-MakingCross-Department Collaboration Customer SuccessAccount ManagementGainsightSalesforceCRM PlatformsCommunication SkillsProblem SolvingProject ManagementProactive Decision-MakingCross-Department Collaboration
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About company
Critical Start

Critical Start delivers 24x7 AI-accelerated, human-validated detection, investigation and response across IT and OT to cut through noise, investigate real threats, and take trusted, SLA-backed action.

The company specializes in managed detection and response (MDR), digital forensics and incident response, managed vulnerability management, and vulnerability prioritization, serving as a comprehensive cybersecurity partner for enterprises.

  • Combines AI-assisted analysis with expert-led investigation to reduce noise and accelerate threat resolution
  • Offers contractual per-alert response SLAs with less than 60-minute Time-To-Respond (TTR)
  • Provides 24/7x365 SOC coverage with human-validated investigations
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Job Details
Department Customer Service/Support
Category management
Posted 2 hours ago