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Rajat Jain

New Delhi

Summary

Senior Manager leading global teams of Customer Success Managers. Expertise in architecting pre and post-sales customer experiences that enhance service standards and drive loyalty. Proven track record in managing cross-functional partnerships, resulting in improved retention, product adoption, and revenue growth through effective Standard Operating Processes. Committed to fostering a culture of innovation by leveraging customer insights and diverse perspectives.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Manager, Customer Success

Birdeye
Gurugram
07.2023 - Current
  • Handling the entire operations of Customer Success (Onboarding, Implementation, Account Management, and Retention).
  • Leading global teams (US, UK, and AUS), consisting of 25 CSMs and 3 team leaders, responsible for the success and growth of SMB, Enterprise, and Channel partners.
  • Partnering with Sales, Product, Engineering, Support, and Operations teams to deliver the best possible customer experience.
  • Architecting the Pre & post-sales customer experience and lifecycle.
  • Setting up & driving SOPs through training and reinforcement, improving key metrics like Customer NPS.
  • Hiring and enabling the team to ensure smooth operations.
  • Driving customer outcomes, product adoption, and customer experience.


Pre-sales Responsibilities:

  • Collaborating with sales teams to understand client requirements, and tailoring solutions to meet business needs.
  • Engaging in early discussions with clients, gathering requirements, translating them into technical specifications, and developing customized solutions aligned with customer needs.

Manager, Customer Success

Birdeye
Gurugram
01.2022 - 07.2023
  • Managed a team of 18 CSMs, 2 Team leaders across US, UK and Australia who are responsible for Customer Success (Onboarding, account Management, and retention).
  • Oversaw daily operations: Managed daily operations of the CS team to ensure efficient and effective delivery.
  • Resource Management: Allocated and managed resources (Staff, tools, budget) to meet operational demands.
  • Process improvement: Identified and implemented process improvements to enhance service delivery and operational efficiency.
  • Performance Metrics: Monitored and analyzed key performance indicators (KPIs) {NPS, MTTR, SLA, Bug/Issue Recurrence Rate, Adoption/Health Score, GRR, NRR, Upsells/Cross-sell} to ensure goals and service levels were met.
  • Training and Development: Developed and implemented training programs to improve team skills and knowledge.
  • Reporting: Prepared and presented operational reports to C Level executives.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Worked closely with other departments (Sales, Product Development, Engineering) to ensure seamless operations and customer satisfaction.

Team Leader

Birdeye
Gurugram
08.2020 - 01.2022
  • Led a team of 10 CSMs who are responsible for Customer Success (Onboarding, account management, and retention).
  • Mentored CSMs, promoting continuous skill development, and best practices.
  • Customer Satisfaction: Ensured high levels of customer satisfaction by maintaining excellent support services.
  • Customer Feedback: Gathered and analyzed customer feedback to identify areas for improvement.
  • Process Improvement: Identified and implemented process improvements to enhance service delivery and operational efficiency.

Implementation Specialist

Birdeye
Gurugram
03.2020 - 08.2020
  • As an Implementations Specialist, my primary function was to onboard clients and drive product adoption with new & current customers to help ensure a high renewal rate.
  • Proactively worked with customers to drive increased platform adoption, business value, and overall customer satisfaction.
  • Worked on product adoption, account growth (upsells), and account success.
  • Increased customer satisfaction and minimized churn, by engaging via emails, calls, and texts to resolve challenges they were facing with respect to the product, also sharing inputs to better use the product.
  • Performed CRM integrations with Birdeye platform to automate processes for the customers.
  • Handled financial and billing issues.
  • Provided support for accounts that are at risk and escalated account issues.

Personal Banker

Barclays
Noida
07.2018 - 01.2020
  • Leveraged experience as a Personal Banker to address customer needs and solve challenges effectively.
  • Managed day-to-day customer queries and banking issues, enhancing satisfaction and trust.
  • Provided financial guidance to customers, fostering strong, empathetic relationships.
  • Resolved customer complaints across Retail Banking and Cards, ensuring consistent support.
  • Strengthened digital communication skills through Webchat, offering efficient, online issue resolution.
  • Prioritized customer satisfaction, proactive problem-solving, and long-term client relationships.
    • Handled customer escalations and solved their disputes ensuring customer retention.

Process Associate

Tata Consultancy Services
Gurugram
12.2015 - 03.2018
  • Conducted proactive outreach through outbound calls, fostering positive customer relationships and facilitating timely payments.
  • Supported both B2B and B2C clients, adapting strategies to meet diverse customer needs.
  • Provided financial guidance, building trust and assisting clients with tailored solutions.
  • Increased customer engagement and satisfaction through strategic upselling of credit card options.
  • Utilized advanced tools for customer tracking (Skip Trace), ensuring efficient follow-up and resolution.

Education

Bachelor of Commerce - Business And Accounting

Delhi University
New Delhi
07-2017

Skills

  • Customer Success Leadership
  • Product and processes improvement
  • Customer retention
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Revenue growth and upsell strategies
  • Strategic planning and execution
  • Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Integrations
  • Driving performance
  • Team Building and Organization Development
  • Implementation/Onboarding
  • Pre and post-sales strategy
  • Conflict resolution & problem solving

Accomplishments

  • Received the title of Rockstar employee at Birdeye

Languages

Hindi
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Senior Manager, Customer Success

Birdeye
07.2023 - Current

Manager, Customer Success

Birdeye
01.2022 - 07.2023

Team Leader

Birdeye
08.2020 - 01.2022

Implementation Specialist

Birdeye
03.2020 - 08.2020

Personal Banker

Barclays
07.2018 - 01.2020

Process Associate

Tata Consultancy Services
12.2015 - 03.2018

Bachelor of Commerce - Business And Accounting

Delhi University
Rajat Jain