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This Senior Customer Success Manager role at Autodesk focuses on driving long-term success for enterprise customers with Business Agreements. The CSM acts as a single point of contact, managing post-sale account relationships, strategic planning, and adoption of Autodesk solutions. The role requires industry knowledge in architecture, engineering, and construction (AECO), along with strong communication and project management skills. This position offers an opportunity to work with large complex customers in a dynamic, collaborative environment. Success in this role demands proactive risk mitigation, cross-functional coordination, and executive-level influence.
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Dear Hiring Manager,
I am excited to apply for the Senior Customer Success Manager position at Autodesk. With over 5 years of experience managing large enterprise accounts and a deep background in the AECO industry, I am confident in my ability to drive customer value and adoption of Autodesk solutions.
In my previous role, I successfully led strategic success planning and cross-functional teams to deliver measurable outcomes for clients. My strong communication skills enable me to articulate complex ideas to diverse stakeholders and build lasting relationships.
I am particularly drawn to Autodesk's mission of helping innovators turn ideas into reality, and I share your commitment to fostering a culture of belonging. I look forward to the opportunity to contribute to your team and help customers achieve their business goals.
Sincerely,
[Your Name]
Sample interview questions
In a previous role, I led a cross-functional team to address a customer's declining adoption. I organized weekly syncs with product, support, and sales teams, created a shared success plan, and tracked milestones. This collaboration increased adoption by 20% within three months.
I use a risk-based prioritization framework, focusing on accounts with the highest churn risk or revenue impact. I also set clear expectations with customers on response times and leverage internal resources to ensure no account is neglected.
I identified that a customer's workflow could be optimized by our new analytics tool. I built a business case showing ROI, provided a demo, and offered a trial period. The customer adopted it and saw a 15% efficiency gain.
I start by understanding their strategic goals and pain points through discovery sessions. I then provide regular, data-driven business reviews that demonstrate clear alignment with their objectives. By being transparent and proactive, I establish credibility and trust.
I monitor product usage data, support ticket trends, and conduct regular health checks. If I see declining engagement, I reach out to understand the root cause and offer tailored training or consulting. Early intervention has helped me maintain 95% retention rates.
Job Requisition ID #
26WD98771
Position Overview
The Autodesk Senior Customer Success Manager (CSM) helps Autodesk’s customers with Enterprise Business Agreements drive long-term success by executing an array of services to accelerate customer business goals and drive adoption. Acting as the single point of contact for Autodesk teams and key customer sponsors within EBA accounts, the CSM drives post-sale account management and customer relationship development while providing strategic advisory services and coordinating support to maximize a customer’s return on investment in Autodesk solutions. The CSM utilizes a combination of industry (AECO) knowledge, business strategy expertise, product knowledge and account management experience to help Autodesk’s customers innovate more quickly and gain a competitive advantage in the marketplace.
Responsibilities
Conduct collaborative success planning engagements to understand customers’ strategic business initiatives and build out a customer success plan
Mobilize a cross-functional team to execute success plans, make progress against customer’s strategic business initiatives, and drive adoption of Autodesk products
Develop and deliver business reviews for diverse stakeholders, adeptly communicating the progress and tracking value against the success plan
Proactively identify and mitigate risks to customer sentiment and value delivery, developing contingency plans and escalate critical issues with clear recommendations
Builds and maintains deep customer relationships
Minimum Qualifications
5+ years in customer facing roles working with large complex customers
Ability to operate in a dynamic environment, which means multitasking as priorities evolve
Collaborates and coordinates across multiple stakeholders
Program or Project Management skills
Customer Empathy & Customer Mindset
Strong communication skills and can articulate complex ideas across diverse audiences
Ability to influence across teams
Industry (architecture, engineering, and/or construction) experience
Preferred qualifications
Curiosity to continually learn
Background in customer facing roles including account management, customer support, project management, customer success, or sales
Collaborative and consultative work style, ability to thrive in a high velocity, highly dynamic work environment
Proactive and takes accountability within their book of business
Ability to adapt to change
Build rapport and understand diverse perspectives within the account team to foster deep trust and a collaborative environment
Experience with complex, escalated customer situations, ability to navigate large organizations and gain executive level buy-in
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About Autodesk
Welcome to Autodesk! Amazing things are created every day with our software – from the greenest buildings and cleanest cars to the smartest factories and biggest hit movies. We help innovators turn their ideas into reality, transforming not only how things are made, but what can be made.
We take great pride in our culture here at Autodesk – it’s at the core of everything we do. Our culture guides the way we work and treat each other, informs how we connect with customers and partners, and defines how we show up in the world.
When you’re an Autodesker, you can do meaningful work that helps build a better world designed and made for all. Ready to shape the world and your future? Join us!
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Salary is one part of Autodesk’s competitive compensation package. Offers are based on the candidate’s experience and geographic location. In addition to base salaries, our compensation package may include annual cash bonuses, commissions for sales roles, stock grants, and a comprehensive benefits package.
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