Customer Success Manager

Cordance is dedicated to accelerating the growth of vertically focused business-to-business (B2B) software-as-a-service (SaaS) companies through acquisition and long-term tactical and financial guidance. We’re experienced operators and subject-matter experts with a passion for software and building businesses. We partner with founders to help them scale their businesses and realize their companies’ full potential. We look for businesses with strong leadership and high potential for profitable growth, and work together to increase year-over-year revenue, company efficiency, and impact. Cordance envisions that all companies we work with achieve their full potential. We embrace what makes each company great and build on those foundations. We believe in elevating a company as it scales, delivering dignity to the organization and its employees, and sharing a passion for building a legacy. As a Customer Success Manager II (CSM II) at Cordance, you will manage a portfolio of mid to large-sized customers, serving as the primary partner responsible for renewal, expansion, and price increase strategy execution. You will play a key role in driving Gross Revenue Retention (GRR) and Net Revenue Retention (NRR) by ensuring customers realize measurable value, achieve adoption milestones, and continue expanding their partnership with Cordance. The ideal candidate combines strong customer advocacy with a data-driven approach to retention and growth. You will collaborate cross-functionally to drive adoption, deepen account relationships, and identify opportunities for commercial growth. The CSM II role represents the intermediate level of our CSM progression, blending tactical delivery with strategic influence across customers’ lifecycle stages. Key Responsibilities Own renewal processes end-to-end for assigned customers, ensuring proactive communication, accurate forecasting, and timely closure. Lead renewal strategy discussions with customers and internal stakeholders. Monitor customer health to anticipate churn risks and implement prevention plans. Identify, qualify, and close small to mid-level expansion opportunities, including upsells and cross-sells. Partner with Sales or Account Management on multi-product or complex expansion motions. Execute annual price increase communications with confidence and clarity. Track expansion and renewal performance, ensuring revenue targets are met. Conduct Executive Business Reviews (EBRs) that showcase measurable ROI. Build trusted relationships with key decision-makers and influencers. Serve as the voice of the customer in internal discussions with Product, Support, Operations, and Leadership. Maintain disciplined use of CRM and Customer Success platforms for tracking account plans, health, and renewals. Mentor team members on best practices and playbook execution. Contribute to process improvement initiatives that enhance efficiency and scalability. Competencies Strategic Customer Partnership: Builds deep, trusted relationships with customer executives and stakeholders. Understands business objectives and aligns Cordance solutions to deliver measurable value, ROI, and long-term growth. Business and Analytical Acumen: Connects customer data, health metrics, and product usage to business outcomes. Uses insights to drive proactive engagement, improve adoption, and identify expansion opportunities. AI Application: Applies AI strategically to enhance customer outcomes, improve productivity, and inform data-driven decisions. Communication and Influence: Engages confidently with senior stakeholders, leading value-based conversations and EBR . Communicates complex concepts clearly and persuasively, influencing decisions without direct authority. Operational Excellence: Manages a portfolio of customers with precision, consistency, and strong follow-through. Maintains clear success plans, milestones, and documentation while driving cross-functional accountability. Product and Technical Proficiency: Understands