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Client Success Director, Salesforce Practice
Client Success Director, Salesforce PracticeVerndale • Des Moines, IA, US
Client Success Director, Salesforce Practice

Client Success Director, Salesforce Practice

Verndale • Des Moines, IA, US
19 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Client Success Director

The Client Success Director (CSD), Salesforce Practice, leads a Client Success team within Verndale's Salesforce practice and directly manages a portfolio of high-value accounts. The CSD is accountable for retention, profitability, and client satisfaction across their portfolio, while also providing leadership, coaching, and escalation support for the broader Client Success team. Partnering closely with the Practice Lead, Solution Consultants, and Delivery Leader within the Salesforce practice, the CSD ensures Verndale delivers measurable value and consistently strong client experiences.

Responsibilities :

  • Directly manage a portfolio of 510 accounts, owning client relationships, renewals, and expansion opportunities.
  • Lead a Client Success team (CSMs and Coordinators) covering 10-15 accounts per CSM.
  • Serve as senior relationship owner and escalation point for strategic accounts.
  • Develop and maintain Client Success Plans and lead business reviews for direct accounts.
  • Oversee development of Client Success Plans for accounts in portfolio.
  • Partner with Practice Managing Directrors to ensure alignment on revenue, renewals, profitability, and client satisfaction across the portfolio.
  • Set performance targets for renewals, retention, satisfaction, and margin contribution within the practice.
  • Support CSMs in account planning, QBRs, and escalation management.
  • Drive operational excellence in Client Success processes, including account health tracking, reporting, and renewals.
  • Collaborate with Client Partners to ensure seamless transitions.

Qualifications :

  • Bachelor's degree; advanced degree a plus.
  • 8+ years' experience in account management, client success, or consulting, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
  • In-depth experience and familiarity with the Salesforce platform ecosystem.
  • Proven track record managing a $5M+ portfolio, including direct account ownership.
  • Strong leadership and coaching skills, with experience managing client-facing teams.
  • Excellent relationship management and executive communication skills.
  • Commercial acumen : ability to manage contracts, renewals, and profitability.
  • Experience collaborating with delivery / project management in a professional services environment.
  • Performance Indicators :

  • Renewal and retention rates for personal portfolio and team portfolio.
  • Net revenue growth (expansion within Maintain accounts).
  • Profitability (margin health) of accounts.
  • Client satisfaction (CSAT, NPS).
  • Team engagement and performance against targets.
  • Ten Great Reasons to Work at Verndale

  • We are a rapidly growing company that is just as entrepreneurial today as when we were founded in 1998.
  • We are relentlessly curious and enthusiastically solve our clients' complex business problems through technology, data, and design.
  • We foster a culture that enables every person in the organization to do the best work of their career.
  • We offer regular training and professional development to move careers forward.
  • Client and employee satisfaction are our two most important business metrics.
  • We celebrate and champion diversity, equity, and inclusion.
  • We offer generous paid company holidays, vacation, and paid sick time to every employee starting on day one.
  • We provide top-of-the-line benefits including health, dental, vision, 401K, LTD, STD, Life Insurance, EAP, HRA and more.
  • We support a healthy work / life balance.
  • We are fully remote enabled and embrace the evolving definition of the workplace.
  • About Verndale

    Verndale is a digital experience agency dedicated to driving growth by helping businesses create meaningful human connections in an increasingly digital world. With offices in Boston, Montreal, Los Angeles, Quito, and hubs across the Americas, we partner with marketing and technology leaders to deliver personalized web, mobile, and ecommerce solutions that elevate customer experiences. At Verndale, we thrive on collaboration and innovation, offering a full range of services that span strategy, design, development, personalization, SEO, analytics, and digital advertising. We celebrate diversity and inclusion, striving to create a climate of respect essential for both individual and company success. If you're ready to be part of a passionate team dedicated to making an impact and driving growth, we invite you to explore a career at Verndale.

    Compensation & Benefits

    $150,000 - $200,000

    Verndale is proud of the fun, diverse, and respectful company environment we enjoy on a daily basis. Competitive compensation and comprehensive coverage for medical, dental, life, disability and a 401(k) savings plan are offered to all full-time employees. Ample company paid holidays and personal time off make having a work-life balance possible. For some roles, remote work is a definite possibility; we believe in hiring the best and keeping our own happy and motivated. Verndale is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law.

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