SaaS Client Success Manager

e Overview ITI Digital is seeking a Client Success Manager to serve as the primary relationship manager for a diverse portfolio of clients across our DXP platform and managed destination websites. This portfolio includes Destination Management Organizations (DMOs), regional tourism boards, Chambers of Commerce, parks & recreation departments, government agencies, and economic development organizations. A background working with or for these types of organizations is central to this role. This is an active, day-to-day account management position. The Client Success Manager personally conducts onboarding calls, manages ongoing client engagements, monitors product adoption, and leads the renewal process. The role owns a defined core book of accounts directly and provides day-to-day direction to a small team of Client Success Specialists across the team's combined account portfolio. In addition to direct account responsibilities, this role contributes to process refinement and serves as an internal representative of client needs in product and strategy discussions. This is a hands-on, collaborative role rather than a removed management position. Preferred Background The ideal candidate brings direct familiarity with the organizations ITI Digital serves, along with an understanding of the digital tools that support them. Relevant experience may include one or more of the following: Experience within a Destination Management or Marketing Organization (DMO), government agency, or economic development organization in a marketing, digital, or partnership capacityExperience selling marketing services, digital platforms, or SaaS solutions to destinations, tourism boards, parks & recreation departments, government agencies, or economic development organizations from an agency or vendor perspectiveFamiliarity with co-op programs, visitor guide campaigns, itinerary tools, virtual visitor centers, or digital engagement platforms used by public-sector or destination marketing organizationsAn understanding of the operational environment of public-sector and quasi-public organizations, including board reporting cycles, grant-funded budgets, fiscal year planning, and multi-stakeholder decision-making processesA genuine understanding of how these organizations operate — and the ability to translate that understanding into thoughtful, consultative account management — will be a distinguishing quality in this role Sales-to-CS Handoff & CRM Stewardship This area of responsibility focuses on ensuring a smooth transition from Sales and maintaining accurate data across client management systems. Maintain CRM company and deal records up-to-date with client information; gaps and align with Sales as neededManage the client management platform configuration, including lifecycle stages, health scores, and onboarding playbooksLead periodic reviews of the client management platform database to ensure accuracy, clean segmentation, and up-to-date client recordsServe as the primary CS point of contact for platform questions, configuration updates, and vendor best practicesNew Client Onboarding Ownership The Client Success Manager is responsible for guiding new clients through a structured, milestone-driven onboarding process across our DXP platform and managed destination websites. Conduct welcome calls and kickoff meetings, drawing on destination industry experience to establish meaningful rapport with clientsClarify package scope, delivery timelines, and client-side resource commitments in accessible, straightforward termsCoordinate with Implementation and Technical Support specialists to track milestone completion; escalate blockers proactivelyProvide product demonstrations tailored to client use cases, connecting features to real workflows relevant to the client's organization typeDeliver a formal end-of-onboarding notification and satisfaction survey; document lessons learned for playbook improvementSubscription Engagement & Product Adoption Strategy & Support This area of responsibility centers on developing and sustaining strong client relationships throughout the subscription period, with a focus on long-term engagement and product adoption. Maintain direct ownership of an assigned core book spanning DMOs, government agencies, Parks & Recreation departments, and economic development organizations across their full subscription termsConduct regular check-in cadences calibrated to client tier and account healthApply relevant industry knowledge to connect product features to client outcomes, including visitor center engagement metrics, grant reporting requirements, economic development KPIs, and co-op partner ROIIdentify expansion opportunities within existing accounts and hand off to the Sales team for follow-throughProactively identify accounts showing signs of declining usage or key contact changes, and respond with appropriate education or outreachrelevant case studies, benchmark data, and best practices from across the ITI Digital client base to support adoptionServe as an internal advocate for clients during product development discussions, translating sector-specific feedback into actionable product inputClient Health Monitoring & Risk Management The Client Success Manager is expected to maintain a consistent, informed view of account health, identifying and addressing risks before they affect client satisfaction or retention. Maintain health scores in the client management platform using usage data, survey results, support ticket patterns, and relationship signalsConduct structured health-check conversations at defined intervals, especially during leadership transitions at client organizationsDeploy satisfaction survey campaigns at key subscription milestones; analyze results and close the feedback loop with clientsClassify at-risk accounts on early indicators — passive satisfaction, declining usage, key contact changes, budget or procurement signals, and client unresponsiveness — not solely on expressed dissatisfaction, and maintain a documented save plan for eachLog client-reported technical issues and escalate for triage and engineering assignmentEscalate at-risk accounts to leadership with a clear situation summary, documented save plan, and recommended course of action well ahead of the renewal dateRenewal Management Renewal management is a primary accountability of the Client Success Manager. This role carries direct responsibility for retained revenue across the assigned portfolio. Maintain a current, accurate renewal pipeline with visibility into upcoming contract end datesInitiate renewal conversations well in advance of contract end; identify and address concerns early to avoid late-stage riskApply approved concession parameters for renewal negotiations; escalate any offer outside those boundaries prior to client communicationPrepare renewal contracts (with admin support); track signature status and follow up as neededEscalate contract, pricing, or invoicing concerns to leadership with full account context and a recommended course of actionTeam Collaboration, Coaching & Continuous Improvement The Client Success Manager works closely with a small team of Client Success Specialists, providing day-to-day guidance, sharing best practices, and helping to ensure consistent quality across the team's client interactions. Provide day-to-day direction and support to Client Success Specialists, including guidance on client communication, issue resolution, and account management best practicesServe as a resource for the Specialists when navigating complex client situations, escalations, or unfamiliar account typesPartner with Implementation, Technical Support, and relevant internal teams to resolve client issues that fall outside standard support workflowsContribute to the development and refinement of onboarding and adoption playbooks, drawing on direct client experience across the full portfolioContribute relevant sector knowledge to internal conversations regarding product roadmap, marketing, and sales positioningUphold consistent standards in client communication, documentation, and CRM data management, and support the Specialists in doing the same Ideal Candidate Profile The following characteristics describe the professional qualities ITI Digital is seeking in this role: Dependable — consistently reliable in following through on commitments to clients and colleaguesCollaborative — willing to knowledge and provide informal guidance to colleagues in a team-oriented environmentConsultative — approaches client relationships with careful listening and thoughtful problem-solvingSector-fluent — familiar with the operational and planning cycles of DMOs, government agencies, and economic development organizations, including board governance, grant budgets, and public accountability structuresTech-curious — interested in SaaS and digital platforms, with a willingness to develop fluency in new toolsDetail-oriented — attentive to the accuracy and thoroughness required in CRM management, milestone tracking, and contract administrationAdaptable — comfortable navigating shifting priorities in a growing organizationAutonomous — able to exercise sound independent judgment while knowing when to involve leadershipComposed under pressure — maintains professionalism and perspective in a fast-paced, evolving environment Position Details Location: Fully remote — US Eastern Time Zone (8 AM – 5 PM ET). Reliable computer and internet connection required. Candidates located in the US Eastern or Central Time Zone are preferred.Work : Full-time exempt position. Standard hours: 8:00 am–5:00 pm EST. Minimum 40 hours per week. Additional time may be required based on needs.Employment Type: Contract-to-hire 1099, with a 90-day evaluation period. Successful completion converts to Full-Time W2 with benefits.