This is a remote position.
About Us
Great Place To Work is the global authority on workplace culture. Our mission is to help every place become a Great Place To Work for all. We give leaders and organizations the recognition and tools to create a consistently and overwhelmingly positive employee experience fostering cultures that are proven to drive business improve lives and better society.
Our recognition is the most coveted and respected in the world for elevating employer brands to attract the right people. Our proprietary methodology and platform enable organizations to capture truly analyze and understand the experience of all employees. Our groundbreaking research empowers organizations to build cultures that retain talent and unlock the potential of every employee. Our coaches content and community connect the boldest leaders ideas and innovations in employee experience. Since 1992 our Certification Best Workplaces Lists and global benchmarks have become the industry standard built on data from more than 100 million employees in 150 countries around the world.
Role Summary:
The Customer Success Manager (CSM) at Great Place to Work Middle East plays a pivotal role in building long-term value-driven relationships with clients after the point of sale. The CSM ensures successful onboarding efficient usage of the Emprising platform and maximization of client outcomes through continuous support proactive engagement and strategic alignment. By acting as a trusted advisor the CSM not only drives high client satisfaction and retention but also identifies growth opportunities through upselling cross-selling and timely service enhancements.
This role requires a blend of technical knowledge project management capability interpersonal skill and commercial acumen ensuring that clients experience tangible value and remain advocates of the GPTW brand.
Key Responsibilities:
Client Onboarding & Enablement
- Serve as the primary point of contact for a designated portfolio of post-sale client accounts acting as the central coordinator throughout the client lifecycle.
- Lead and manage the onboarding process including kickoff calls goal-setting briefing sessions and setup on the Emprising survey and analytics platform.
- Develop tailored onboarding plans based on each client s objectives industry and organizational structure.
Platform & Technical Support
- Guide clients through the survey configuration process employee communication strategies and reporting timelines.
- Provide platform training to key stakeholders ensuring effective use of Emprising for survey deployment data analysis and action planning.
- Troubleshoot technical issues and serve as the liaison between clients and product support teams when needed.
Client Engagement & Retention
- Monitor usage metrics adoption trends and survey health indicators to proactively identify risks or early signs of disengagement.
- Conduct regular check-ins to evaluate client satisfaction project progress and service performance.
- Deliver personalized coaching and resource recommendations based on observed gaps in client knowledge or engagement.
Strategic Account Management
- Coordinate with Account Managers and Sales Leads to support renewal upsell and cross-sell efforts.
- Prepare and lead impactful Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) and success recaps showcasing survey results benchmarks KPIs and actionable insights.
- Document all key client interactions action plans and updates in Zoho CRM for full visibility across internal teams.
Content & Communication
- Share updates on GPTW s latest research product features service enhancements and upcoming opportunities (e.g. Certifications regional lists webinars).
- Partner with the Marketing and Research teams to disseminate thought leadership content and customized resources to relevant clients.
- Support internal alignment by relaying customer feedback feature requests and experience pain points to product and operations teams.
Certification & Recognition Journey
- Coordinate with the Certification and List team to facilitate a seamless verification and eligibility process for client submissions.
- Ensure clients meet key milestones required for Great Place to Work Certification and guide them through potential list recognition opportunities.
Community & Event Engagement
- Facilitate virtual events product walkthroughs and education-based webinars to foster learning community building and platform engagement particularly among ASSESS-tier and first-time clients.
- Represent GPTW ME during client sessions training workshops and recognition events to reinforce strategic partnerships.
Requirements
Key Competencies & Skills:
- Strong client relationship and communication skills (written and verbal)
- Project management and time management capabilities
- Analytical thinking and data literacy
- Ability to present insights clearly and consultatively
- Familiarity with survey tools dashboards or HRIS platforms (preferred)
- Proficiency in CRM systems (Zoho preferred) and project tracking tools
- High emotional intelligence problem-solving mindset and customer empathy
Qualifications:
- Bachelor s degree in Business Psychology HR or a related field (Master s is a plus)
- 3 5 years of experience in customer success client services HR consulting or SaaS account management
- Experience supporting enterprise and/or regional clients across varied sectors
- Fluency in English required; Arabic is an advantage
Qualifications: Bachelor s or Master s degree in Organizational Psychology, HR, Leadership, Business, or a related field 5 8 years of experience in culture advisory, coaching, consulting, or a senior HR business partner role Experience delivering strategic interventions to executive stakeholders in a B2B environment Familiarity with SaaS platforms, employee engagement tools, and CRM systems (Zoho preferred) Fluency in English required; Arabic is a plus Success Indicators: High client satisfaction and Net Promoter Score (NPS) from advisory engagements Tangible client progress on culture-related goals, demonstrated by improved survey scores and action plan implementation Strong internal collaboration and contribution to GPTW s advisory methodology evolution Growth in client renewals and cross-sell opportunities linked to advisory support