Customer Success Manager

Scientific Safety Alliance Open · verified Sep 14, 2026

Plymouth Full-time Manager Customer Success

Mid-level Customer Success role at Scientific Safety Alliance. Plymouth · full-time · $65,000–$80,000 base.

SalaryStated by Scientific Safety Alliance

$65,000 – $80,000

Base salary for this role, in USD per year, as published in the posting.

Role brief

Growth Roles summary, based on the employer's posting.

What you'll do

You'll own customer relationships and help clients get full value from services
You'll manage renewals, limit churn, and uncover expansion opportunities
You'll guide onboarding, coordinate field deployments, and support early customer engagements
You'll use customer data to spot risks, shape retention actions, and improve experience
You'll build playbooks and automation approaches that scale high-touch engagement

What you bring

You bring three to five years in strategic sales, customer success, or account management, preferably in a high-growth setting
You can organize, prioritize, and deliver several initiatives through strong project management
You work well with ambiguity and can build processes in a changing environment
You communicate clearly in writing and speech, including when simplifying complex ideas
You can analyze customer data and use CRM platforms, Excel, and automation tools

Who this fits

This role suits someone who is self-directed, strategic, client-focused, and comfortable shaping customer processes as the company grows. You'll work full time on-site in Plymouth, Minnesota, with an immediate start. The role collaborates with Operations, the COO, the VP of Sales, and Field Operations.

From the employer

Customer Success Manager

Start Date: Immediate

Location: On-Site, 5000 23rd Ave N, Plymouth, MN 55447

Compensation: $65,000 - $80,000 + Equity

Overview

For over 45 years, CSI has been a trusted leader in testing and certifying controlled environments.

Originally focused on Minneapolis, we now serve the entire Midwest and New England, working

with over 600 clients in the medical device, pharmaceutical, and academic sectors.

In 2023, CSI became part of SSA, a fast-growing, founder and employee-owned scientific services

company that provides testing, inspection, calibration, and filtration products to over 4,000

customers nationwide. SSA is revolutionizing the way scientists navigate regulatory services—and

we were recently named to Inc. Magazine's 2024 list of the 5,000 fastest-growing private

companies.

The Opportunity: Customer Success Manager

We’re looking for a self-motivated, driven, strategic-minded, and client-obsessed CSM to drive

customer satisfaction, retention, and revenue growth. In this role, you will be a key player in

ensuring customers experience seamless onboarding, proactive support, and long-term value from

our services.

This role will initially report to the Operations Manager and work closely with our COO, VP of

Sales, and Field Operations teams to build and execute a customer-centric strategy. You will have

the opportunity to shape and refine our customer engagement playbook, helping us scale

personalized, high-touch support while ensuring operational efficiency. As a key advocate for our

customers, you’ll also provide valuable insights that influence process improvements, service

offerings, and overall business strategy.

How You Will Make an Impact

Own Customer Relationships: You will be the primary point of contact for our
customers, ensuring the value of our services are maximized.
Drive Renewals & Growth: Proactively manage client relationships to reduce churn and
identify upsell/cross-sell opportunities.

Seamless Onboarding: Ensure a smooth transition from sales, coordinate field service deployments, and guide new customers through their first engagements.

Data-Driven Decisions: Leverage customer data and trends to drive retention strategies and continuously improve customer experience.
Regular Touchpoints: Conduct proactive check-ins, troubleshoot issues, and anticipate customer needs.
Refine & Scale Customer Engagement: Help build best practices, playbooks, and automation strategies to ensure a world-class customer journey.

Outcomes // KPIs

Customer Retention & Revenue Preservation: Build strong relationships to ensure long term satisfaction and minimize churn.
Churn Rate: Maintain a high customer retention rate.
Renewal Rate: Ensure customers continue using our service.
Average Revenue per Client (ARPC): Identify opportunities for customer expansion and revenue growth.

Net Promoter Score: Drive Loyalty and positive customer feedback.

Your Day-to-Day Responsibilities

Build & Maintain Strong Customer Relationships – Serve as a trusted advisor, helping customers optimize their experience.

Analyze Customer Data & Trends – Identify proactive solutions before issues arise.
Collaborate with Sales & Field Teams – Ensure smooth communication and account management.
CRM Management – Track interactions, monitor customer health, and manage reporting.
Concurrent Project Management – Oversee service delivery timelines and customer touchpoints.
Operational Agility – Ability to quickly manage and navigate shifting priorities.
Continuously Improve Processes – Develop playbooks, best practices, and engagement strategies to enhance customer experience

What We're Looking For

3-5 years of strategic sales, customer success or account management experience, preferably

in a high growth environment.

Project management skills – Strong ability to organize, prioritize, and execute multiple

initiatives.

Comfort with Ambiguity – You thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment and enjoy

building processes from scratch.

Exceptional Communication – Strong written and verbal skills with the ability to simplify

complex ideas.

Data-Driven Approach – Ability to analyze customer data and turn insights into action.
Tech-Savvy – Experience with CRM platforms, Excel, and process automation tools.

Benefits

Equity ownership in SSA
401(k)
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Health insurance (100% for employee and family)
Life insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave

If you are passionate about driving customer success, have the skills we are looking for, and want to be a part of the rocket ship we are building, we want to hear from you!!