At Axon, we’re on a mission to Protect Life. We’re explorers, pursuing society’s most critical safety and justice issues with our ecosystem of devices and cloud software. Like our products, we work better together. We connect with candor and care, seeking out diverse perspectives from our customers, communities and each other.
Life at Axon is fast-paced, challenging and meaningful. Here, you’ll take ownership and drive real change. Constantly grow as you work hard for a mission that matters at a company where you matter.
Axon 911 brings together Prepared and Carbyne under Axon. Together, we are creating the only platform that combines modern 911 infrastructure with an AI intelligence layer—helping public safety agencies move faster, make better decisions, and deliver better outcomes in the moments that matter most.
911 is the backbone of public safety, yet the professionals behind it have long been held back by outdated technology. Axon 911 is here to change that. Joining this team means more than taking a job—it means helping shape the future of emergency response and building a safer, more connected world.
We are seeking a seasoned, strategic, and execution-oriented VP of Customer Success to lead and scale our Customer Success organization for Axon 911. This leader will be responsible for driving retention, expansion, and customer advocacy across a complex, highly relational public safety customer base.
Reporting to the Chief Customer Officer, this role will lead a team of senior leaders (Sr. Managers/Directors) who oversee Customer Success Managers (CSMs). You will play a critical role in shaping post-sale strategy, building durable executive relationships with agency leaders, and ensuring customers realize meaningful outcomes from Axon 911.
This is a highly visible role that blends operational rigor, revenue accountability, and mission-driven customer partnership. This is a hybrid role in our Manhattan office.
Why This Role MattersThis is not a traditional SaaS Customer Success role. Our customers rely on Axon 911 in life-critical situations. The VP of Customer Success will directly impact how emergency response systems operate—helping agencies save time, improve outcomes, and ultimately protect lives.
You’ll be joining a mission-driven organization where customer success is deeply tied to real-world impact.
What You’ll DoOwn Retention & Expansion Outcomes
- Lead the Customer Success organization with full accountability for Gross Revenue Retention (GRR) and Net Revenue Retention (NRR)
- Drive expansion pipeline generation in partnership with Sales, including upsell and cross-sell motions
- Establish forecasting rigor and proactively manage risk across the customer base
Lead & Develop a High-Performing Org
- Manage and develop a team of Sr. Managers/Directors who lead CSM teams
- Build scalable processes, playbooks, and operating rhythms across segments and geographies
- Elevate talent through coaching, performance management, and succession planning
Build Deep, Trusted Customer Relationships
- Engage directly with executive stakeholders across public safety agencies
- Navigate complex, long-term, relationship-driven customer environments
- Act as a senior escalation point and strategic partner for key accounts
Drive Customer Outcomes & Advocacy
- Ensure customers achieve measurable operational and mission-critical outcomes
- Build programs that convert satisfied customers into referenceable advocates
- Partner with Product and Implementation to continuously improve the end-to-end customer experience
Shape Company Strategy
- Serve as a key member of the Customer leadership team
- Provide voice-of-customer insights to influence product roadmap and go-to-market strategy
- Partner cross-functionally with Sales, Product, Support, and Implementation
Required Experience
- Current VP-level leader with 5+ years operating at the VP level
- Proven track record managing senior leaders (Sr. Manager/Director level and above)
- Direct ownership of GRR and NRR in a scaled Customer Success organization
- Experience carrying or contributing to a pipeline generation target
- Success in managing a highly relational, enterprise customer base
- Exceptional executive communication and stakeholder management skills
- Based in or willing to work from New York City
Nice to Have
- Experience managing global Customer Success teams
- Background in public safety, government, or regulated industries
- Competitive salary and 401k with employer match
- Discretionary paid time off
- Paid parental leave for all
- Medical, Dental, Vision plans
- Fitness Programs
- Emotional & Mental Wellness support
- Learning & Development programs
- Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
- And yes, we have snacks in our offices
Benefits listed herein may vary depending on the nature of your employment and the location where you work.
Axon is a total compensation company, meaning compensation is made up of base pay, bonus, and stock awards. The actual base pay is dependent upon many factors, such as: level, function, training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs, geographic market, and often a combination of all these factors. Our benefits offer an array of options to help support you physically, financially and emotionally through the big milestones and in your everyday life. To see more details on our benefits offerings please visit https://www.axon.com/careers.
Don’t meet every single requirement? That's ok. At Axon, we Aim Far. We think big with a long-term view because we want to reinvent the world to be a safer, better place. We are also committed to building diverse teams that reflect the communities we serve.
Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they check every box in the job description. If you’re excited about this role and our mission to Protect Life but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification listed here, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
Important Notes
The above job description is not intended as, nor should it be construed as, exhaustive of all duties, responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with this job. The job description may change or be supplemented at any time in accordance with business needs and conditions.
Some roles may also require legal eligibility to work in a firearms environment.
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Axon’s mission is to Protect Life and is committed to the well-being and safety of its employees as well as Axon’s impact on the environment. All Axon employees must be aware of and committed to the appropriate environmental, health, and safety regulations, policies, and procedures. Axon employees are empowered to report safety concerns as they arise and activities potentially impacting the environment.
We are an equal opportunity employer that promotes justice, advances equity, values diversity and fosters inclusion. We’re committed to hiring the best talent — regardless of race, creed, color, ancestry, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances — and empowering all of our employees so they can do their best work. If you have a disability or special need that requires assistance or accommodation during the application or the recruiting process, please email [email protected]. Please note that this email address is for accommodation purposes only. Axon will not respond to inquiries for other purposes.
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Skills Required
- Current VP-level leader with 5+ years operating at the VP level
- Proven track record managing senior leaders (Sr. Manager/Director level and above)
- Direct ownership of Gross Revenue Retention (GRR) and Net Revenue Retention (NRR)
- Experience carrying or contributing to a pipeline generation target
- Success in managing a highly relational, enterprise customer base
- Exceptional executive communication and stakeholder management skills
- Based in or willing to work from New York City
Axon Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Axon and has not been reviewed or approved by Axon.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage includes comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans with employer HSA contributions and 24/7 mental-health support. Wellness programs and fitness options further enhance the package.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Total rewards commonly include stock grants and an employee stock purchase plan alongside base pay and bonuses. Equity is highlighted as a motivating component of compensation.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave is offered, including a standard period with additional supplemental pregnancy leave. Family-focused policies are positioned as a meaningful part of the overall benefits.
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What We Do
Our mission is to protect life by making the bullet obsolete and developing technologies to make the world a safer place. Axon is a software & hardware team of product experts, security pros, engineering wizards, sales & marketing pros, and technology buffs - all committed to helping make the world a safer place.
Why Work With Us
Axon innovations exist to bridge the divide between communities and law enforcement. Our team works to solve big societal issues by providing public safety with the tools to help decrease use-of-force and increase transparency and accountability. Big goals mean we need high-performance teams, independent thinking, and cross-functional excellence.
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