Customer Success Manager German Speaking London Based

SoPost is a pioneering digital sampling company that connects brands with consumers in innovative and meaningful ways. Our mission is to make it easier for brands to engage with their audience through personalised and data-driven sampling solutions. We work with more than 200 different brands including the largest beauty and FMCG groups.

In 2020 we ranked in the top 50 of the Sunday Times Tech Track 100 and since then our growth trajectory has been significant. 2022 brought great pride when we were awarded the Advanced Good Work Pledge and in 2023 we were presented with the prestigious Queens Award for Enterprise: International 2024 we were also thrilled to have been named in the Sunday Times Top 100 Places to Work.

We believe that it is not just our technology which sets us apart but also our people and we have an ambition to build a team of the most talented individuals in our industry.

Curious about what makes SoPost so special Watch our What makes SoPost a great place to work video to hear more from those who know us best.

What were looking for...

We are looking to hire a German-speaking Customer Success Manager who can work closely with our global brand partners in the EMEA region as well as supporting our internal teams to help them execute campaigns seamlessly. You will join our friendly supportive and well-established London Customer Success team. Candidates will require excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to quickly build and maintain relationships with brand partners that ensure the smooth running of campaigns exceptional service and powerful insights that drive customer retention.

Reporting to our EMEA Customer Success Team Lead the successful candidate will need to be organised methodical in approach efficient and a team player. Supporting the other team members with product development account expansion creation of collateral and post campaign analysis will also play key parts in this role. With a focus on building and monitoring live campaigns you will liaise with brand partners to collate relevant campaign collateral build out post campaign reports and work with our warehouse operations team to coordinate stock management.

While operational excellence remains a key aspect of the role it is increasingly consultative requiring strong problem-solving skills and the ability to guide brands toward success. Candidates who are methodical detail-oriented and thrive in a deadline-driven environment will be well-positioned to excel.

This is a full time role where the successful candidate will be expected to work on a hybrid basis in our London office (EC4A 4AB)) for a minimum of 2 days per week.

Tasks

Key Responsibilities

• Manage post-sale execution of SoPost campaign offerings through various media channels
• Lead multiple brand partner project timelines/deadlines creative asset management campaign onboarding technology setup and troubleshooting
• Liaise with brand partners and media teams to consult on digital sampling and creative best practices
• Report and monitor live campaign activity problem solving any challenges that may arise and collaborating with the consumer journeys and Data team
• Support the Brand Partnership team in the delivery of post campaign analytics and relationship development
• Communicate brand partner needs with internal senior team members to ensure product development and overall execution aligns with brand partner goals and objectives
• Support in the development of internal and external documentation
• Coordinate and manage sample stock deliveries with the warehouse operations team
• Work closely with the product team to provide feedback and communicate brand needs helping to shape a customer-first product
• Mentor and support junior team members
• Support the Customer Success Team Lead by proactively identifying opportunities to improve our project management services for brand partners
• Identify key findings and trends from EMEA campaign data that can be shared with the wider team to expand expertise.

Requirements

The skills mentioned below are required for this position:

• Native proficiency in German and English languages is a must
• Digital campaign activation experience is strongly preferred
• Organised and process orientated with excellent time management capabilities
• Methodical in approach and process driven with superb attention to detail
• Beauty or FMCG category experience would be advantageous
• Experience of improving internal operational efficiencies
• Strong critical and analytical thinking skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong relationship and interpersonal skills
• High level of efficiency and accuracy
• 2-4 years of related work experience required

Benefits

What we will offer you:

• Competitive salary
• 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays and three additional days over Christmas and New Year when all SoPost offices are closed
• One Life Moment per year of additional leave which you can define it could be your childs first day at school a house move or your birthday
• Quarterly wellness allowance
• After 5 and 10 years (in your 6th and 11th years) the opportunity to take a four-week sabbatical with a generous contribution from SoPost towards whatever inspires you
• Commitment to growing your professional development with a training budget to support that commitment including study support
• Participation in our annual bonus plan and pension scheme
• SoPost Me Anywhere work anywhere in the world for two weeks per year
• Enhanced maternity leave pay
• Social events (monthly team lunches quarterly drinks and team-building activities)
• Medical cash plan a health benefit that helps cover the cost of routine healthcare by reimbursing you for everyday essentials like dental care optical appointments and physiotherapy
• Employee Assistance Programme 24/7 access to confidential support counselling services and expert guidance on wellbeing finances and mental health

Hiring Process

The hiring process may change slightly depending on a number of factors. It is generally a multi-step process as indicated. If you pass one stage you will proceed to the next.

We believe that the successful recruitment for any role at SoPost is as much about giving you the opportunity to find out about us and our company as it is about us finding out about you and your capabilities. We want you to be as excited about joining SoPost as we are about being here!

With that philosophy in mind we will be running the following selection process to ensure that each candidate is given a comprehensive view of what we are all about. Please note that applications are reviewed and interviews are conducted on a rolling basis so dont wait to apply!

Please let a member of the team know if you require any adjustments to the process or include this in your application form.

Stage 1:

A 30 minute video call with our Global Head of Customer Success who will test German and English language skills. Well review your CV explore your motivations for applying and discuss what excites you about the role. Youll also have the opportunity to ask any questions you may have about the position or SoPost.

Stage 2:
(Part 1) You will be asked to complete a pre-interview task.
(Part 2) You will be invited to present your solution to members of our Senior Team. This may be virtual or in person depending on your location. Please note if we are unable to conduct the panel interview in person you may be invited to an additional in-person stage before the final interview.

Stage 3:
A virtual call with our Founder & CEO Jonny.

References & Offer:

We will make a formal offer subject to references.

This role is based in London UK. Employment is conditional on the candidates right to work in the chosen location. SoPost is not able to offer visa sponsorship for this role.

SoPost is committed to the fair treatment of its staff potential staff or users of its services regardless of offending background. We are required to carry out a basic criminal check as part of our pre-employment checks. A written policy on the recruitment of ex-offenders is available on request.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy when we receive a sufficient amount of applications.