Customer Success Manager - German Speaking

As a Customer Success Manager (CSM) at Workiva, you are a critical part of our customer-facing team. CSMs serve as the primary point of contact for customers, managing the entire customer lifecycle by focusing on business outcomes and identifying opportunities for growth within their named accounts post-sale. As a CSM, your primary mission will be to maximise our customers' return on investment (ROI) in the Workiva Platform. You will develop and maintain close relationships with management, product adoption sponsors, and/or key stakeholders throughout the customer lifecycle. You will work closely with Workiva’s Services team, Support team, Marketing team, and Sales team to drive adoption by ensuring customers are effectively onboarded, trained, and supported throughout the customer journey. What You’ll DoDrive customer adoption of Workiva solutions and continuously demonstrate product value to your customersManage diverse customer needs through robust product knowledge and expertiseConsult on best practices, workflows, and management business reviewsIdentify risks within named accounts & take appropriate actions to manage and/or escalate to an efficient resolutionRecord customer activity, outcomes, issues, and communication in customer management toolsAdvocate for customers internally by providing continuous feedback to Workiva’s Sales, Implementation, Marketing, Product, & Engineering teamsWork with Sales to understand the details of upcoming customer renewalsUse customer management tools to track customer communication, issues, and metricsWhat You'll NeedMinimum QualificationsUndergraduate degree or equivalent combination of education and experience in a related field2 years of related experience in Customer Success, Customer Service, Account Management, or SalesFluency in German and EnglishPreferred QualificationsExcellent communication skills and able to demonstrate the ability to communicate at multiple levelsEvidence of successful relationship building both internally and externallyExperience supporting a SaaS application preferredExpert observation, communication, and presentation skills with a high level of comfort delivering consultative recommendations to executives & management teamsSelf-starter with the ability to manage time and prioritise competing demandsTravel Requirements & Working ConditionsWillingness to travel up to 10% for team and corporate meetings, fostering relationships and representing company interests  Reliable internet access for any period of time while working remotely, as we embrace flexible work arrangementsWorkiva is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe that great minds think differently. We value diversity of backgrounds, beliefs, and interests, and we recognize diversity as an important source of intellectual thought, varied perspective, and innovation.  Employment decisions are made without regard to age, gender identity, race, religion, disability status, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic.  Workiva is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. To request assistance with the application process, please email talentacquisition@workiva.com.Workiva employees are required to undergo comprehensive security and privacy training tailored to their roles, ensuring adherence to company policies and regulatory standards.#LI-JU1