Senior Client Success Manager

Reference: 11234 NB
Consultant: Nine Broodryk

Job Description:

  • Manage and grow strategic client relationships across a portfolio of key accounts.
  • Lead complex client projects from scoping and budgeting through to successful delivery.
  • Coordinate multidisciplinary teams across consulting, data, reporting, product, IT and onboarding.
  • Develop project plans and manage timelines, budgets, risks, dependencies and scope changes.
  • Monitor client satisfaction, account health and project performance.
  • Drive client retention, renewals and long-term account growth.
  • Identify upsell, cross-sell and account expansion opportunities.
  • Support client adoption of digital sustainability platforms and services.
  • Gather client feedback and coordinate product or service improvements.
  • Mentor and support Client Success and Account Management team members.
  • Improve client onboarding, project delivery and internal processes.

Qualifications:

  • Approximately 6–8+ years’ experience in a client-facing, project-led or commercial role.
  • Relevant undergraduate qualification in Sustainability, Environmental Science, Agriculture, Business, Engineering, Economics, Project Management, Supply Chain or similar.
  • Experience managing strategic accounts and senior client relationships.
  • Strong project management experience, including budgets, scope, timelines and risks.
  • Experience managing multiple complex client projects simultaneously.
  • Strong commercial acumen with experience in client retention and account growth.
  • Experience coordinating multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders.
  • Consulting, SaaS, professional services or sustainability experience.
  • Sustainability, ESG, carbon or agricultural supply chain experience advantageous.
  • Strong understanding of digital platforms, CRM and project management tools.
  • High proficiency in Microsoft Office; Monday.com or Power BI experience advantageous.
  • Excellent Afrikaans and English communication skills; a third language advantageous.
  • Strong leadership, organisation, problem-solving and stakeholder management skills.
How to Apply:
  • Email your comprehensive CV to exceedhr@exceed.co.za.
  • If you are already registered, please forward your CV and the relevant reference number to the consultant with whom you are currently registered in order to avoid duplicity on our system.
  • We reserve the right to only conduct interviews with candidates of choice.
  • Applicants who have not received feedback within 30 days from the closing date must please accept their application as unsuccessful.