CloudCherry

DECEMBER 1, 2018

Who owns the customer experience in your organization? When it comes to putting customer experience management into action, it’s critical to know who owns the moving pieces. In today’s B2B world, customer experience management (CEM) often falls to the customer success team. advertisements).

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ECXO

APRIL 28, 2021

Customer Success – Sowing the Seeds for Mutual Growth. While the role of customer success is not new, it has rapidly become mainstream as companies now recognize its contribution to business growth. According to Jason Lemkin, “Customer success is where 90% of the revenue is”. Share on whatsapp. Jason Lemkin.

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AWS Machine Learning

DECEMBER 11, 2024

In the same spirit of using generative AI to equip our sales teams to most effectively meet customer needs, this post reviews how weve delivered an internally-facing conversational sales assistant using Amazon Q Business. The following screenshot shows an example of an interaction with Field Advisor.

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Sales Customer Engagement Engagement Knowledge Base 93

Retently

MARCH 11, 2025

Bridging the gap between what customers expect and what businesses deliver is the Customer Experience Manager. That means a CX Manager isnt just responsible for handling customer concerns; theyre shaping how customers feel about the brand, turning one-time buyers into lifelong fans. Lets take a closer look!

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Totango

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

In a world where customer expectations are sky-high and data complexity is ever-increasing, Totango Unison is the game-changer that customer success and post-sales teams have been waiting for. Welcome to the future of customer success with Unison. Today, it’s about lighting the path to growth.

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CloudCherry

OCTOBER 30, 2018

Who owns the customer experience in your organization? When it comes to putting customer experience management into action, it’s critical to know who owns the moving pieces. In today’s B2B world, customer experience management (CEM) often falls to the customer success team. advertisements).

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Retently

MAY 31, 2024

The Connective Tissue of a Company The first non-technical hire you make needs to be in Customer Success. Customer Success is the bridge between what your company does and what your customers need you to do. They offer a look into the minds of your customers and can shape the direction of your entire firm.

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CloudCherry

DECEMBER 23, 2019

And, this week on ‘The Sweets of CX ’, I dove in to my first episode as a solo host, and was honored to interview a friend and colleague who’s ALL about his customers, Mike Miller – Director of Customer Success at CloudCherry (now Cisco). So, what Brand has wowed our Customer Success Expert? Fancy that!

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CEM Customer Success How To Return on Investment 195

Totango

AUGUST 14, 2020

In our latest installment in the CXO Series , we sat down with Stephanie Comardelle, Vice President of Customer Experience, Success, and Solutions at Lucid to discuss what it takes to implement a stakeholder engagement plan at a time when there is so much going on as well as how they are managing their new customer success program. .

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ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

This week we feature an article by Noa Danon, co-founder and CEO of EverAfter, a company that helps build lasting relationships with customers and partners using data and content. She writes about how companies can keep their customers happy while looking for opportunities to sell more. SaaS has changed the traditional sales rules.

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Kapta Customer Success

OCTOBER 23, 2024

The Importance of a Seamless Sales to CS Handoff The handoff from the sales team to the customer success team is a critical juncture in the customer journey. A seamless handoff sets the tone for the entire customer experience and can make or break the relationship.

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eglobalis

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Introduction A well-executed B2B customer experience (CX) strategy can be the cornerstone of long-term success in today’s competitive landscape. Unlike B2C interactions, B2B transactions are more complex, involving multiple decision-makers, longer sales cycles, and intricate touchpoints.

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InMoment XI

MAY 31, 2022

But the big picture goal is why there is so much buzz around customer journey maps now: Customer journey mapping can move you towards more conversions, greater customer loyalty , and improved customer experience from end to end (or from end to forever, if you are subscription-based and there’s no bottom to your sales funnel).

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Experience Investigators by 360Connext

NOVEMBER 20, 2014

While with traditional enterprise sales the customer is paying for a one-off purchase that may or may not go hand-in-hand with an annual service fee, SaaS companies are constantly having to cultivate the customer relationship if they are to stay in business. Success means moving the relationship beyond the sale.

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Retently

MARCH 16, 2022

With new SaaS companies popping up every day and a customer-centric culture coming into play, there’s (understandably) some confusion about how to manage customer interactions. For many companies, the entire conversation takes place under the umbrella of Customer Support (or Technical Support). reduced customer churn.

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ECXO

APRIL 18, 2024

posts header on ECXO The Story of Jose – A Tale About Customer Experience Once upon a time in the bustling city of Metropolis, there was an extraordinary lion named Jose. But Jose, with his infectious enthusiasm and empathetic arguments, finally managed to persuade them.

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BlueOcean

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

When we are talking to organizations in the sales cycle, we will often hear from SaaS companies that the customer success role is too complex, too critical, too deeply embedded in their internal operations to ever be outsourced. But with this new height of significance, is customer success really something you can outsource?

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ChurnZero

MARCH 14, 2025

Customer success needs to align with revenue. Renewals should be an outcome of good customer success. According to the 2024 Customer Success Leadership Study , the number of customer success teams under the CRO jumped from 24% in 2023 to 33% in 2024. Any of these sound familiar?

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Experience Investigators by 360Connext

JULY 9, 2024

We unravel how customer success principles are reshaping B2C and B2B industries on this special CX Pulse Check edition of the Experience Action Podcast, with Jeannie Walters and special co-host David Sakamoto. Other experiences include CITTIO (early-stage startup), Genentech, Yahoo, and SGI.

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Fashion B2C Hotels Insurance 284

ECXO

APRIL 24, 2024

gdcvte Simplifying CX Design: How Leading Enterprise Tech Firms Overcome Complex Challenges Part I The article was originally posted here: [link] Seamless customer experiences and clear interfaces are two key elements leveraged by successful tech enterprise to generate adoption, with design being the key to overcoming solution complexity.

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Totango

AUGUST 13, 2024

But let’s face it: managing renewals can be a time-consuming process – and if you’re relying solely on account executives (AEs) to handle all renewals, then you could be missing out on opportunities to generate new business growth. These are not just any leads – they’re opportunities rooted in deep customer knowledge and relationship value.

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GetFeedback

OCTOBER 21, 2019

So although the customer experience has repeatedly proven to be critical to every company’s success, improving it remains a major challenge. In response, many organizations have begun rolling out a new function called customer experience management (CXM). What is customer experience management?

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ChurnZero

MARCH 28, 2025

Sarah Kiley is chief sales officer at ChurnZero. When customer success starts reporting into the CRO, its not just a reporting changeits a strategic shift. Most CROs come up through sales, where success is measured by speed and outcomes. 1: Misaligning your customer success team is a trap.

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Gainsight

MARCH 7, 2023

Customer success (CS) is on the verge of a digital revolution, and one-to-many tactics that increase Customer Success Manager (CSM) efficiency are making a real splash. For nearly a decade, CS has been built through one-to-one relationships between CSMs and their customers. Here’s a look at how it works.

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Retently

OCTOBER 11, 2024

It’s about more than just solving problems—it’s about creating a consistently positive experience that builds trust and keeps customers coming back. To achieve this, businesses use customer support Quality Assurance software. Alerts ensure quick response times for feedback and performance updates.

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Totango

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Hiring team members with the right customer success manager skills is critical for the effectiveness of your CS team and strategy. Here we’ve identified the 13 most essential qualities to consider when hiring a CS manager. What Is a Customer Success Manager (CSM)? Interpersonal skills.

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CSM Magazine

MARCH 10, 2025

SmartBear ,a leading provider of software quality and visibility solutions,is the winner of two Stevie Awards in the 19 th annual Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service. Based in Galway, Ireland, Joe Joyce , Solutions Architect, earned a Gold Award for Sales Engineer of the Year.

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Totango

APRIL 9, 2024

Is 2024 the year of customer success or sales? They unanimously agreed that 2024 is the year of the ICP (Ideal Customer Profile). The cohesion between these teams can significantly drive customer value and results, which impacts retention, expansion, and, ultimately, predictable growth.

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ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

In fact, in a three-year study, companies that implemented a well-designed customer success program saw a 91% return on investment and more productive CX teams. What does a “well-designed customer success program” even look like? Regularly update training materials based on customer feedback.

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ECXO

JUNE 23, 2024

Of course, I am extending the concept and exaggerating its use, but my point is that we can think that Customer Success acts as a kind of double agent because it serves both the customer and the company simultaneously, and clearly both sides are not enemies at all! It holds significant importance for any business.

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ChurnZero

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

This is a guest article by Swati Garg , founder and CEO, Melo Associates , and Lindsay Lynch , senior recruitment consultant, Melo Associates , a recruitment firm focused on customer success hiring for SaaS and tech companies nationwide. Having a clear understanding of the team structure and who the direct manager will be.

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BlueOcean

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

When we are talking to organizations in the sales cycle, we will often hear from SaaS companies that the customer success role is too complex, too critical, too deeply embedded in their internal operations to ever be outsourced. But with this new height of significance, is customer success really something you can outsource?

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Customer Success Contact Center Average Handle Time Touchpoint 156

ECXO

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Harmonizing Success: How Sales Teams Can Collaborate with Internal Teams to Enhance Customer Experience The ongoing conflict between sales teams and internal departments can really mess up the customer experience, leading to mixed-up interactions and disappointed expectations.

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Calabrio

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Bridging the Gap: How Employee Experience Impacts Customer Satisfaction The connection between engaged employees and happy customers is undeniable. Calabrio provides intelligent workforce solutions that empower employees while improving customer service outcomes. This prevents employee burnout and keeps service levels high.

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ChurnZero

OCTOBER 10, 2024

This guest post is by Kristen Hayer, CEO and founder of The Success League. As a discipline that’s shifting from new to established, customer success is facing some interesting headwinds right now. Assess the revenue you’re responsible for, then review from the bottom up (such as time it takes to onboard, manage, renew, etc.).

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Totango

JANUARY 19, 2022

Whether you’ve worked in the customer success industry for a while or you’ve recently decided that this is the career path for you, searching for Customer Success Manager jobs can be intimidating – especially if you don’t know where to start. Top Skills Needed for All Customer Success Manager Jobs.

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ChurnZero

JANUARY 6, 2025

Whats the one thing that wont change in customer success this year? So how should you position yourself for 2025s incoming customer success trendsand should you be nervous, optimistic, or a cautious blend of both? ” So what 2025 customer success trends can we anticipate? The pace of change itself.

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