Customer Success Manager | API- High Touch| US |

DeepL is a global communications platform powered by Language AI. Since 2017, we’ve been on a mission to break down language barriers. Our human-sounding translations and intelligent writing suggestions are designed with enterprise security in mind. Today, they enable over 100,000 businesses to transform communications, reach new markets, and improve productivity. And, empower millions of individuals worldwide to make sense of the world and express their ideas.

Our goal is to become the global leader in Language AI, building products that drive better communication, foster connections, and make a real-life impact. To achieve this, we need talented individuals like you to join our exciting journey. If you're ready to work with a dynamic team and build your career in the fast-moving AI space, DeepL is your next destination.

What sets us apart is our blend of modern technology, competitive benefits, and an open, welcoming work culture that enables our people to thrive. When we share what it's like to work at DeepL, the reactions are overwhelmingly positive. This may be because of our products that have helped countless people worldwide or our shared mission to improve communication for individuals and businesses, bringing cultures closer together. What we know for sure is this: being part of DeepL means joining a team dedicated to innovation and employee well-being. Discover what our teams have to say about life at DeepL on LinkedIn, Instagram and our Blog.

At DeepL, our dynamic Austin team is dedicated to breaking down language barriers and transforming business communication with cutting-edge translation technology. Our diverse talents fuel a supportive, high-energy environment. As we expand in North America, we seek a diligent Customer Success Manager (CSM) to cultivate strategic customer relationships, ensuring clients adopt our products and become loyal advocates. This role focuses on understanding customer ecosystems and driving product adoption, particularly for customers leveraging our API. We are in need of a technically savvy CSM who is comfortable working with API users and willing to come a product expert.

We're at a pivotal growth moment and seek a CSM who embodies our values. We prioritize individuals with drive, curiosity, and a growth mindset. This role is about fostering relationships that empower both customers and team members. Proficiency in Spanish is ideal as we look to support more customers in LATAM, with Portuguese and French being highly beneficial!

Joining us means being part of a passionate group that values collaboration, continuous learning, and personal growth while shaping the future of customer relationships.

• Build long-term relationships with your book of business to deeply understand their ecosystem, strategy and goals

• Position as a Strategic Partner: Conduct regular business reviews that present relevant data and narratives demonstrating how we are achieving the customer's desired outcomes, solidifying your role as a trusted advisor.

• Support Onboarding Effectiveness: Collaborate with onboarding managers to ensure the onboarding process aligns with the customer's desired outcomes, setting them up to achieve these goals as quickly as possible in their journey.

• Drive Product Adoption: Strategically position DeepL products to the right stakeholders within customer organizations to drive adoption and ensure high customer satisfaction.

• Collaborate with Account Executives: Identify growth potential to create a robust pipeline of up-sell and cross-sell opportunities.

• Educate Customers on API Usage: Proactively inform your book of business about how to effectively leverage our API and other product features to ensure their success.

• Advocate for Customers: Collaborate with various DeepL teams, such as Support, Finance, and Legal, to address customer needs effectively.

• Troubleshoot Inquiries: Quickly understand our products and customer requirements to resolve issues efficiently.

• Meet and Exceed Goals: Achieve quarterly adoption, retention and advocacy targets while tracking customer details and next steps.

• Work Cross-Functionally: Collaborate with DeepL leadership to enhance our product and service offerings.

• Hybrid Work Environment: Participate in-office 2-3 times per week to foster a strong hybrid culture.

• Relevant experience managing client relationships at senior levels.

• Proven track record in customer success, with a focus on retention.

• Background in sales or account management, particularly in renewals and up-sell/cross-sell.

• Experience with APIs and a comfort level in working with customers who integrate our solutions into their own products.

• Proficiency in Spanish is ideal; knowledge of Portuguese and French would also be beneficial.

• Experience in the Software/SaaS industry is preferred.

• Exceptional organizational, presentation, and communication skills (both verbal and written).

• A strong drive to learn and grow, with a curious mindset that embraces challenges.

• Ability to thrive in a startup environment, demonstrating strategic thinking and tactical execution.

• A team player who supports colleagues and contributes to a positive culture.

Join us in this exciting journey as we continue to break down language barriers and foster success for our customers. If you're driven by curiosity, eager to grow and multilingual, we look forward to meeting you!

• Diverse and internationally distributed team: joining our team means becoming part of a large, global community with people of more than 90 nationalities. We're more than just colleagues; we're a group of professionals with a shared mission to connect diverse cultures. Our global presence is growing–we've doubled in size nearly every year, with our employees based in the UK, Germany, the Netherlands, Poland, the US, and Japan, and we continue to expand our network.

• Open communication, regular feedback: as a language-focused company, we value the importance of clear, honest communication. We value smooth collaboration, direct and actionable feedback, and believe that leading with empathy and growth mindset makes us better together.

• Hybrid work, flexible hours: we offer a hybrid work schedule, allowing to work several days in the office each week. This allows you to engage directly with your team and experience the unique energy of our workspace, while still enjoying the flexibility and comfort of working from home. With flexible working hours and trust in your productivity, we are in sync with your team's general locations and time zones to foster effective and seamless collaboration.

• Regular in-person team events: we bond over vibrant events that are as unique as our team, from local team and business unit gatherings, to new-joiner onboardings, to company-wide events that bring us all together–literally.

• Monthly full-day hacking sessions: every month, we have Hack Fridays, where you can spend your time diving into a project you're passionate about and get the opportunity to work with other teams–we value your initiatives, impact, and creativity.

• 30 days of annual leave: we value your peace of mind. With 30 days off (excluding public holidays) and access to mental health resources, we make sure you're as strong mentally as you are professionally.

• Competitive benefits: just as our team spans the globe, so does our benefits package. We've crafted it to reflect the diversity of our team and tailored it to align with your unique location, to ensure you feel supported every step of the way.

If this role and our mission resonate with you, but you're hesitant because you don't check all the boxes, don't let that hold you back. At DeepL, it's all about the value you bring and the growth we can foster together. Go ahead, apply—let's discover your potential together. We can't wait to meet you!

You are welcome at DeepL for who you are—we appreciate authenticity here. Our product is for everyone, and so is our workplace. The more voices we have represented and amplified in our business, the more we will all succeed, contribute, and think forward! So bring us your personal experience, your perspectives, and your background. It’s in our diversity that we will find the power to break down language barriers in the world.