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Principal Customer Success Manager

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USA
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Employment type
Full Time,
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15 Jun 2026
Experience level
Senior
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About Axway

Better Together

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AI Summary

Axway is seeking a Principal Customer Success Manager for their managed cloud and SaaS business in the Americas. The role involves owning strategic customer relationships, driving expansion and upsell opportunities, and ensuring high customer satisfaction through KPIs like NPS and net revenue retention. The position is fully remote within the U.S. and requires at least seven years of direct customer success experience with a strong background in technology and cloud disciplines. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to influence senior-level executives.

Job Complexity

Easy Hard
AI Insight The role demands a high level of experience (7+ years), strategic account management skills, and the ability to influence senior executives, making it challenging but not executive-level.

Salary Analysis

Median
$140,000
US Market
$100,000 – $180,000
AI Insight The offered salary is not specified, but based on market data for a Principal Customer Success Manager in the U.S., the median salary is estimated at $140,000, which is competitive for this senior role.

Key Skills

Customer Success SaaS Account Management Upselling NPS Strategic Planning Cross-functional Collaboration CRM Data Analysis Executive Communication

I am writing to express my strong interest in the Principal Customer Success Manager position at Axway. With over seven years of direct customer success experience in the tech software and SaaS industry, I have a proven track record of driving ARR growth and maximizing customer satisfaction. My expertise includes managing strategic accounts, leading business reviews, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance product development.

I am particularly drawn to Axway's commitment to digital transformation and enterprise integration. I am confident that my skills in building trust with senior executives and my client-first mentality align perfectly with the requirements of this role. I look forward to the opportunity to contribute to Axway's continued success.

Can you describe a time when you successfully identified and closed an upsell opportunity with an existing customer?
In my previous role, I noticed a customer was underutilizing a feature that could solve a major pain point. I scheduled a business review, demonstrated the value, and collaborated with the product team to tailor a solution. This resulted in a 20% increase in their contract value.
How do you handle a customer who is at risk of churning?
I proactively monitor health scores and engage early. I would schedule a call to understand their concerns, create a joint success plan, and involve internal teams to address issues. I also provide regular check-ins to rebuild trust and demonstrate value.
Describe your experience with using data to drive customer success decisions.
I regularly use KPIs like net revenue retention and NPS to identify trends. For example, I analyzed usage data to segment customers and tailored outreach strategies, leading to a 15% increase in engagement and a 10% reduction in churn.
How do you prioritize your time across multiple strategic accounts?
I use a risk-based prioritization framework, focusing on accounts with the highest growth potential or churn risk. I allocate time for proactive outreach, regular business reviews, and ensure I have clear documentation for each account to stay organized.
Can you give an example of how you influenced a senior executive to adopt a new product feature?
I prepared a business case showing ROI and competitive advantage, and arranged a demo with our product team. By aligning the feature with their strategic goals, the executive championed the adoption, leading to a successful rollout and expanded partnership.

Overview

Position Overview:

This is more than a job. It’s a chance to build, grow, and make a real impact! Join our team as our new Principal Customer Success Manager!

The Principal Customer Success Manager is responsible for customer success within Axway’s managed cloud and SaaS business in the Americas. Customer Success at Axway facilitates effective, ongoing technology deployment, adoption, expansion, and engagement throughout the customer journey, enabling customers to achieve their desired business outcomes and leading to increased revenues and expansion opportunities.

Location: U.S.

Remote: Fully Remote Outside Greater Phoenix, AZ

Responsibilities

  • Take ownership of assigned customer relationships (i.e. White-glove, strategic customer portfolio) and team with your accounts along the customer journey to expand Axway’s footprint.
  • Grow ARR (Annual Recurring Revenue) with existing customers by maximizing upsell opportunities, while minimizing churn and down-sell (risk management).
  • Continually work with the customer to identify adjacent opportunities for upsells and cross-sells.
  • Partner with customers to maximize utilization of the Axway solutions within the adoption and expansion phases, in addition to co-innovating with the customer and bringing in the appropriate Axway team members to guide conversations regarding business use cases and new product functionality.
  • Establish and monitor KPIs such as net revenue retention, net contract retention, etc., and deliver periodic reports according to the prescribed frequency.
  • Excellent customer satisfaction, as measured by NPS.
  • Prepare and maintain a comprehensive customer success plan for each account.
  • Develop and share best practices with the team members to continually improve our processes’ quality, effectiveness, and efficiency.
  • Collaborate and share customer feedback with internal sales, product, engineering, marketing, and professional services colleagues to enhance product development efforts and increase sales opportunities.
  • Maintain clear documentation of all assigned customers.
  • Host and lead customer business reviews.

Key Competencies Required

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills to effectively articulate complex technical and business projects/problems and action plans, and influence key decision-makers, both internally and externally.
  • Experience and success working with senior and executive-level customer contacts.
  • Excellent personal organization and problem-solving skills.
  • The ability to excel under pressure and to meet deadlines.
  • Strong work ethic with the ability to self-start, prioritize, and multi-task.
  • Strong interpersonal aptitude with the ability to build trust quickly, have a client-first mentality.

Qualifications

  • At least seven (7) years of direct customer success/engagement management experience.
  • At least five (7) years of pertinent technology experience in tech software and cloud (SaaS) disciplines.
  • Proven experience with MS Office/Teams, Salesforce, ServiceNow, Jira, Confluence, PBI, and/or equivalent operational tools.
  • University degree and ITIL Foundations qualifications preferred; Must have a relevant University Degree or equivalent work experience.

Company Overview 

Axway has been shaping the future of enterprise integration for over 25 years. We are recognized as global industry leaders, helping organizations drive digital transformation with secure, mission-critical software that powers impactful business outcomes.

As part of 74Software, we’re backed by a group of leading software companies delivering mission-critical solutions worldwide. Our focus is on delivering long-term value, leveraging cutting-edge technology, and fostering strong client partnerships. Join us and be part of a collaborative, forward-thinking team shaping the future of enterprise integration solutions.

Why Axway? 

At Axway, we believe we’re better together. We celebrate diverse perspectives and experiences, knowing our people are our greatest strength. Join us and be part of a team where you can thrive, grow, and make an impact.

We offer benefits that support your health, growth, and lifestyle, including health coverage, retirement plans, paid time off, flexible work options, career development, competitive pay, and global culture perks.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are committed to providing equal opportunities and ensuring a fair and inclusive recruitment process. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race, religion, or any other protected characteristic.

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