About the business
Elsevier is a global information and analytics company that supports researchers, clinicians, and institutions in advancing science and improving health outcomes. Our products and technology help communities expand knowledge and contribute to societal progress.
The Customer Success Manager (CSM) ensures customers receive maximum value from Elsevier’s products. You will drive adoption, engagement, retention, and measurable outcomes across a defined customer portfolio. As a trusted partner, you will work closely with Account Managers and cross‑functional teams to support customer goals and long‑term success.
Key Responsibilities- Serve as the primary post‑sale contact, providing strategic guidance and support.
- Lead onboarding to help customers achieve early value and confidence with our solutions.
- Create clear success plans outlining goals, milestones, and expected outcomes.
- Monitor customer health and proactively address risks to support retention.
- Deliver regular business reviews focused on customer priorities and value.
- Collect and advocate for customer feedback to inform product and service improvements.
- Partner with Account Managers to ensure smooth handovers and aligned account strategy.
- Work with Product, Marketing, and other teams to deliver a unified customer experience.
- Identify growth opportunities based on customer needs and usage trends.
- Share insights, risks, and recommendations with the Regional Manager, Customer Success.
- Contribute to advocacy efforts such as case studies and user engagement activities.
- Maintain accurate customer information and activity data in CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce).
- Track and report portfolio metrics, including adoption trends and renewal signals.
- Follow customer success playbooks and support continuous improvement of team processes.
- Identify opportunities to streamline workflows and enhance the customer experience.
- Experience in Customer Success, Account Management, or another customer-facing role in SaaS or B2B environments.
- Knowledge of subscription lifecycles, onboarding practices, and retention strategies.
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to engage a wide range of stakeholders.
- Comfortable working with data and turning insights into clear recommendations.
- Organised, proactive, and able to manage multiple customers in a dynamic environment.
- Familiarity with Elsevier solutions or experience in research, academic, or healthcare sectors.
Work in a way that works for you
We promote a healthy work/life balance across the organisation. We offer an appealing working prospect for our people. With numerous wellbeing initiatives, shared parental leave, study assistance and sabbaticals, we will help you meet your immediate responsibilities and your long-term goals.
Working Pattern
Working flexible hours - flexing the times when you work in the day to help you fit everything in and work when you are the most productive
We know your well-being and happiness are key to a long and successful career. We are delighted to offer country specific benefits. Click here to access benefits specific to your location.
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What We Do
Elsevier is a world-leading provider of information solutions that enhance the performance of science, health, and technology professionals, empowering them to make better decisions, and deliver better care.
Because informed decisions lead to better outcomes, Elsevier is a leader in information and analytics for customers across the global research and health ecosystems.
Elsevier helps researchers and healthcare professionals advance science and improve health outcomes for the benefit of society.
We do this by facilitating insights and critical decision-making for customers across the global research and health ecosystems.
