Job Purpose:
The Client Success Coordinator 3 is a senior-level, client-facing role responsible for leading high-value client relationships, driving strategic account outcomes, and mentoring client success team members. This role combines advanced relationship management with a deep understanding of business services to serve as a trusted advisor to clients and an internal advocate for their long-term success. The CSC 3 takes ownership of complex accounts, contributes to the client success strategy, and plays a critical role in client retention, revenue growth, and operational excellence. As a departmental leader, the CSC 3 also supports training, process innovation, and cross-functional collaboration to elevate the overall client experience.
Key Responsibilities:
Client Strategy & Executive Relationship Management
- Serve as the primary strategic advisor for high-value and complex client accounts, ensuring alignment between client objectives and service delivery.
- Foster executive-level client relationships, leading strategic planning, quarterly business reviews (QBRs), and success roadmap development.
- Act as the final escalation point for critical client concerns, driving swift resolution and long-term trust.
- Lead client communication strategy, ensuring consistent value delivery across multiple touchpoints and departments.
Enterprise Client Coordination & Cross-Functional Leadership
- Oversee end-to-end client journey for high-impact accounts, from onboarding through renewal and expansion.
- Drive cross-functional collaboration across legal, finance, entity formation, and leadership to deliver integrated, client-centric solutions.
- Serve as a project lead on complex accounts, coordinating multi-phase deliverables and timelines to ensure superior execution.
Client Portfolio Growth & Strategic Insights
- Develop and present customized reports and insights on client activity, trends, and engagement to support retention, upsell, and cross-sell initiatives.
- Identify strategic growth opportunities within the client base and partner with sales, marketing, or leadership to drive expansion.
- Track and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) for top-tier accounts, aligning internal teams on client impact and success.
Advanced Knowledge Leadership & Client Advisory
- Serve as a subject matter expert in core business service areas (asset protection, entity formation, estate planning, etc.).
- Provide advanced advisory support and coordinate expert input where necessary to support strategic client planning.
- Lead internal and external education efforts, including documentation and tailored client materials.
Process Optimization & Departmental Innovation
- Identify gaps and lead initiatives to enhance processes, systems, and communication strategies within the Client Success department.
- Collaborate with leadership to shape client success methodologies, SOPs, and performance tools.
- Champion the adoption of best practices and drive continuous improvement based on client feedback and market trends.
Team Leadership, Coaching & Development
- Mentor and train CSC Level 1 and 2 team members, providing coaching, guidance, and knowledge sharing.
- Support onboarding of new team members and lead by example in professionalism, communication, and strategic thinking.
- Contribute to departmental planning, peer reviews, and the development of internal tools and resources.
Organizational Contribution & Strategic Alignment
- Participate in strategic planning sessions, providing client-driven insights to influence company priorities.
- Represent Client Success in cross-functional initiatives aimed at improving service delivery and operational excellence.
- Assist with special projects and other leadership-assigned responsibilities that support the broader goals of the organization.
Competencies:
Integrity
- Consistently demonstrates ethical behavior.
- Addresses minor ethical issues independently.
- Ensures confidentiality and privacy in more complex situations.
Accountability
- Manages own workload and meets deadlines with minimal supervision.
- Takes responsibility for the outcomes of projects.
- Proactively addresses issues and takes corrective actions.
Customer Focused
- Addresses customer needs independently.
- Handles more complex customer inquiries and complaints.
- Consistently seeks ways to improve customer satisfaction.
Time Management / Organization
- Plans and organizes own work efficiently.
- Balances multiple tasks and projects effectively.
- Uses advanced organizational tools to manage time.
Communication
- Communicates effectively in a variety of settings.
- Tailors messages to the audience and situation.
- Facilitates productive discussions and meetings.
Teamwork
- Contributes to team goals and objectives.
- Builds positive relationships with team members.
- Resolves minor conflicts within the team.
Self-Motivated
- Takes initiative to improve processes and outcomes.
- Manages own workload and sets personal goals.
- Pursues continuous learning and development.
Required Qualifications:
- 5+ years of progressive experience in client success, account management, or a customer-facing role, with a strong preference for backgrounds in professional services, financial services, legal/consulting, or other high-touch, B2B environments.
- Proven success in owning strategic client relationships, including managing high-value accounts, resolving escalated or complex issues, and driving measurable outcomes for client satisfaction, retention, and revenue growth.
- Demonstrated leadership in account portfolio strategy, including designing client success plans, guiding renewal and expansion efforts, and leveraging data to inform proactive service delivery and value realization.
- Advanced proficiency in CRM and collaboration platforms (e.g., Salesforce, HubSpot, Slack, project management tools), with the ability to analyze client data, generate insights, and optimize team workflows.
- Exceptional executive communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to confidently lead presentations, conduct strategic business reviews, and influence cross-functional stakeholders and clients at the leadership level.
- Strong organizational and prioritization skills, with a consistent track record of managing complex, multi-stakeholder accounts while balancing competing deadlines and operational demands.
- Meticulous attention to detail and compliance, especially when managing client documentation, reporting, or coordinating efforts across legal, finance, and operations teams.
- Demonstrated leadership and initiative, including experience mentoring junior team members, leading process improvement initiatives, and contributing to the development of best practices in client success.
- Proven ability to foster long-term relationships, influence client outcomes, and serve as a trusted advisor across a diverse client base.
- Adaptable, resilient, and solutions-oriented, capable of navigating ambiguity, managing change, and championing continuous innovation in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
- Commitment to professional development, with a deep understanding of core business services such as asset protection, entity formation, tax strategy, and estate planning, and a desire to continually expand subject matter expertise.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Communications, Marketing, or a related field; Master’s degree or professional certification in Client Success, Customer Experience, or Strategic Account Management is strongly preferred.
- 5–7 years of progressive, client-facing experience, with at least 3 years in a senior client success, strategic account management, or consulting role within a high-impact, service-oriented environment.
- Advanced certifications in Client Success, Customer Experience, or Account Strategy (e.g., Certified Customer Success Manager, Strategic Account Management Association (SAMA), HubSpot Advanced Training, SuccessHACKER Level 2+).
- Extensive experience managing clients in complex, regulated industries such as financial services, legal services, consulting, or enterprise business development, with a demonstrated ability to advise on nuanced or technical solutions.
- Deep working knowledge of business services, including but not limited to asset protection, entity formation, estate planning, capital structuring, or succession planning.
- Proven success in leading efforts to improve client retention, satisfaction, and expansion, including experience developing strategic client plans, renewal strategies, and cross-sell/upsell initiatives.
- Active participation or leadership in cross-functional projects aimed at enhancing the client journey, streamlining operational workflows, or deploying scalable client success programs.
- Strong business acumen and strategic thinking, with the ability to translate client objectives into actionable solutions that align with company goals and drive mutual value.
- Experience mentoring or coaching junior team members, contributing to internal training programs, or playing a leadership role in client success communities or peer groups.
Performance Metrics:
Client Satisfaction, Retention & Growth
- Maintains high client satisfaction through measurable outcomes such as Net Promoter Score (NPS), qualitative client feedback, and renewal rates, with a focus on high-value or complex accounts.
- Drives long-term retention and expansion of strategic accounts, including successful renewal negotiations, client advocacy creation, and referral generation.
- Successfully navigates escalations with minimal leadership intervention, demonstrating ownership of client sentiment and resolution.
- Leads Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) and exec-level engagements that reinforce client value and deepen strategic relationships.
Strategic Account Performance & Revenue Impact
- Oversees holistic portfolio health, including deep tracking of success plans, engagement metrics, and client lifecycle milestones.
- Identifies and executes on upsell, cross-sell, and expansion opportunities, contributing directly to team or departmental revenue targets.
- Provides strategic insight and consultative guidance that improves client outcomes and positions the company as a trusted advisor.
- Collaborates with Sales and Product teams to align client feedback with business offerings and shape service roadmap improvements.
Operational Efficiency & Scalable Service Delivery
- Consistently exceeds internal KPIs for task execution, account management cadence, and service timeliness — especially across complex, multi-product clients.
- Improves and streamlines workflows, onboarding processes, and playbooks to increase team efficiency and service consistency.
- Manages high account volume and complexity with minimal oversight while ensuring accuracy, timely follow-ups, and operational clarity.
Leadership in Communication & Collaboration
- Leads client-facing presentations, strategic planning calls, and cross-functional alignment efforts, acting as a central point of influence.
- Coaches junior CSCs or new hires on effective communication practices and provides guidance on managing client challenges.
- Demonstrates proactive communication in CRM tools, account documentation, and internal knowledge transfers, ensuring team visibility and continuity.
Thought Leadership & Professional Development
- Demonstrates expert-level knowledge of service areas such as asset protection, entity formation, estate planning, and other advisory topics.
- Contributes to internal enablement through mentoring, creating knowledge assets, or leading peer sessions on client success strategies.
- Actively pursues advanced certifications, leadership courses, or industry involvement that enhance strategic client advisory capabilities and domain credibility.