Who we are
Samsara (NYSE: IOT) is the pioneer of the Connected Operations™ Cloud, which is a platform that enables organizations that depend on physical operations to harness Internet of Things (IoT) data to develop actionable insights and improve their operations. At Samsara, we are helping improve the safety, efficiency and sustainability of the physical operations that power our global economy. Representing more than 40% of global GDP, these industries are the infrastructure of our planet, including agriculture, construction, field services, transportation, and manufacturing — and we are excited to help digitally transform their operations at scale.
Working at Samsara means you’ll help define the future of physical operations and be on a team that’s shaping an exciting array of product solutions, including Video-Based Safety, Vehicle Telematics, Apps and Driver Workflows, and Equipment Monitoring. As part of a recently public company, you’ll have the autonomy and support to make an impact as we build for the long term.
About the role:
The Enterprise Customer Success team ensures Samsara’s Enterprise customers in the US adopt our solutions and continuously derive value from our products. We serve as the trusted point of contact for our enterprise customers throughout their lifecycle, from onboarding and adoption to advocacy and renewal.
As the manager of the Enterprise CSM team, you will enhance our Customer Success engagement motions, provide targeted coaching for each team member, and foster an inspiring and dynamic team culture. This role requires a blend of strategic thinking, strong leadership, and a passion for customer satisfaction to drive successful outcomes for our customers.
This role is open to candidates residing in the US EXCEPT Alaska, Austin metro, California, Chicago metro, Connecticut, Dallas metro, Denver metro, Houston metro, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, Washington, and Washington DC metro.
This position requires working hours in the Central or Eastern time zones.
In this role, you will:
- Ensure ongoing success and value realization for Samsara’s Enterprise Customers.
- Define and execute long-term strategies for the Enterprise Customer Success team that support Samsara’s commitment to providing excellent service and then scale it.
- Create goals, action plans, playbooks, and key metrics for the long-term success of Samsara’s Enterprise accounts.
- Deliver results across team KPIs and org level OKRs
- Keep executives informed of progress and advocate for change when needed.
- Lead from the front with a willingness to get your hands dirty.
- Champion, role model, and embed Samsara’s cultural principles (Focus on Customer Success, Build for the Long Term, Adopt a Growth Mindset, Be Inclusive, Win as a Team) as we scale globally and across new offices.
- Hire, develop and lead an inclusive, engaged, and high performing team.
Minimum requirements for this role:
- 8+ years relevant experience in a senior Customer Success, account management, or strategic consulting role
- 3+ years experience in a people management or leadership position
- Clear leadership presence that translates across all communication channels -- in person, over video, and in writing
- Solutions-focused with strong problem-solving skills
- Self-starter who takes initiative and thrives in a fast-paced, change-heavy environment.
- Strong bias for action, the ability to think big while also executing with excellence
- Data-driven – you use it to build a clear picture of priorities. And if data isn’t readily available at your fingertips, you dig in and find ways to surface what you need
- Strong track record of mentoring and building teams from scratch -- and retaining talent
- Experience in structured value delivery to achieve measurable business outcomes, utilizing a defined engagement methodology.
- Exceptional executive stakeholder management and communications, emotional intelligence, and prioritization given customer VP+ engagement and internal visibility of this role, including Samsara’s C-suite.
- Proven track record of building trust and communicating effectively with a wide variety of stakeholders from customer executives to day-to-day users of our solutions and internal teams such as Sales, Product and Engineering, and Finance.
- Diplomacy, tact, and poise under pressure when working through customer issues.
- Demonstrated ability to foster an inclusive team environment that values diverse perspectives
- Bachelor's degree from a 4-year institution.
- Ability to travel within the United States for customer meetings and events (up to 30%).
An ideal candidate also has:
- Led a team where each team member managed a portfolio of 8-40 accounts.
- Experience using Gainsight.
- Passion for going above and beyond the call of duty for their customers and team members.
- Proven track record of partnering with Account Executives and Renewal Managers to develop and execute commercial expansion strategies.
- Strong program management experience.
- Strategic consulting experience.
At Samsara, we welcome everyone regardless of their background. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, and other characteristics protected by law. We depend on the unique approaches of our team members to help us solve complex problems and want to ensure that Samsara is a place where people from all backgrounds can make an impact.
Benefits
Full time employees receive a competitive total compensation package along with employee-led remote and flexible working, health benefits, and much, much more. Take a look at our Benefits site to learn more.
Accommodations
Samsara is an inclusive work environment, and we are committed to ensuring equal opportunity in employment for qualified persons with disabilities. Please email [email protected] or click here if you require any reasonable accommodations throughout the recruiting process.
Flexible Working
At Samsara, we embrace a flexible working model that caters to the diverse needs of our teams. Our offices are open for those who prefer to work in-person and we also support remote work where it aligns with our operational requirements. For certain positions, being close to one of our offices or within a specific geographic area is important to facilitate collaboration, access to resources, or alignment with our service regions. In these cases, the job description will clearly indicate any working location requirements. Our goal is to ensure that all members of our team can contribute effectively, whether they are working on-site, in a hybrid model, or fully remotely. All offers of employment are contingent upon an individual’s ability to secure and maintain the legal right to work at the company and in the specified work location, if applicable.
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What We Do
Samsara (NYSE: IOT) is the pioneer of the Connected Operations® Platform, which is an open platform that connects the people, devices, and systems of some of the world’s most complex operations, allowing them to develop actionable insights and improve their operations. With tens of thousands of customers across North America and Europe, Samsara is a proud technology partner to the people who keep our global economy running, including the world’s leading organizations across industries in transportation, construction, wholesale and retail trade, field services, logistics, manufacturing, utilities and energy, government, healthcare and education, food and beverage, and others. The company's mission is to increase the safety, efficiency, and sustainability of the operations that power the global economy.
Why Work With Us
Do the most meaningful work of your career—saving lives, keeping communities running, and transforming the industries that power the global economy. At Samsara, we build AI-powered technology for the people who keep the world running—making essential work safer, smarter, and more sustainable.
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