We are looking for an experienced Customer Success Manager to join our global Customer Success team! The main purpose of the Customer Success Manager is to retain an assigned book of business, identify and mitigate risk, and support the growth of key customers. Working proactively with customers, you will help drive value derived from the library software solutions by supporting their desired business outcomes.
You will add value and build trusting, lasting relationships by applying industry and product knowledge, relevant experience, and a deep understanding of your customers. Utilizing your strong attention to detail, you will identify early indicators of account risk, proactively mitigating and escalating to leadership when necessary. If this sounds like an opportunity you are interested in, then we would love to talk to you!
About You – experience, education, skills, and accomplishments.
Bachelor’s degree in related field / or equivalent work experience.
5 years of Customer Success, Account Management or similar experience managing customer relationships.
It would be great if you also had . . .
Technical experience with library software solutions from Ex Libris, such as, Alma, PrimoVE or Leganto or similar library solution(s.) A background in academic libraries, government, or higher education
Experience using a Customer Success software platform (Salesforce.com, Gainsight, etc.) Ability to define and establish goals based on customer needs and our business capabilities and execute a well-defined customer success and engagement plan
Experience providing online training and/or customer support in a similar information services or SaaS organizations that sell to the academic library market.
What will you be doing in this role?
Become a trusted advocate/advisor to customers: gain insight, offer recommendations, and provide the support needed to attain stated outcomes.
Deliver an exceptional customer experience: ensure customers are deriving value from Ex Libris (part of Clarivate) products and services; work with colleagues across the organization to ensure swift issue resolution.
Oversee customer training & implement customer adoption strategies to maximize usage, satisfaction, and ROI.
Drive growth: secure the existing business and identify expansion opportunities across the range of products and services offered by Clarivate.
Provide high-level governance and operational oversight: establish and maintain effective internal working relationships by coordinating with geographically distributed virtual matrix teams across multiple business verticals and functions, including Sales, Finance, Product Management, Product Marketing, Software Support, Professional Services, and Customer Service; conduct internal reviews with relevant stakeholders to ensure continuous customer focus, commitment and engagement.
Deliver regular business reviews: collaborate with Sales and other internal partners to coordinate and deliver regular reviews of progress against documented goals, priorities, and success criteria to key customer operational contacts and decision-makers.
Support the Customer Success mission: assist Customer Success leadership by identifying, leading, and reporting on key initiatives to further the mission and expansion of Customer Success within Clarivate.
Partner and Mentor: support goal of best-in-class team by sharing knowledge in areas of expertise; provide input to leadership on areas of potential improvement.
About the Team
Our A & G Customer Success team sits within the Revenue organization. Our team is comprised of colleagues across the Americas and the globe who are passionate about helping higher education institutions and libraries achieve their goals. What we do matters to librarians who need smoother paths to fulfilling their missions to help students, faculty, and researchers think forward.
Hours of Work
This is a full-time, permanent position based in UK. This role will require hybrid working from our London or Cambridge offices (2-3 days per week in office, rest of week remote).
This position requires weekday (Monday - Friday) attendance with some scheduling flexibility available to adjust to various global time zones as needed.
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At Clarivate, we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all persons with respect to hiring, compensation, promotion, training, and other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment. We comply with applicable laws and regulations governing non-discrimination in all locations.
At Clarivate, we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons with respect to hiring, compensation, promotion, training, and other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment. We comply with applicable laws and regulations governing non-discrimination in all locations.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent work experience
- 5 years of Customer Success, Account Management or similar experience managing customer relationships
- Technical experience with library software solutions
- Experience using a Customer Success software platform
- Experience providing online training or customer support in SaaS organizations
Clarivate Analytics Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Clarivate Analytics and has not been reviewed or approved by Clarivate Analytics.
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Strong & Reliable Incentives — Incentives in sales and select product/tech roles provide meaningful upside for high performers, with commission structures boosting total compensation when targets are exceeded. Role-linked variable pay is a clear strength in revenue-driving positions.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — PTO is ample in the U.S., with paid parental leave available, making time-off policies a notable part of the package. Generous vacation and holiday allowances stand out as positives.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Hybrid and remote options are common and paired with a formal wellbeing framework and EAP, supporting work–life balance. Core medical, dental, and vision coverage is broadly available in the U.S., reinforcing everyday wellbeing support.
Clarivate Analytics Insights
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