Customer Success Manager II, SMB -Account Strategy
Remote · 2+ years experience · Remote · Posted Oct 9, 2026
At a glance
- Experience
- 2+ years experience
- Workplace
- Remote
- Location
- Remote
About the role
- The Customer Success Manager (CSM) II, SMB – Account Strategy role sits at the heart of Toast's customer retention strategy.
- This team engages directly with customers in real-time to understand their needs, demonstrate the value of the Toast platform, and ensure every customer has the opportunity to thrive with Toast.
Responsibilities
- Staff a dedicated high-volume Account Strategy phone and chat line with adherence to service levels and schedule, engaging customers in real-time to understand their needs and ensure they are set up for long-term success on Toast
- Lead consultative, value-based retention conversations tailored to each customer's unique business and tech stack, helping them realize the full potential of the Toast platform
- Navigate complex customer conversations with professionalism, empathy, and confidence — including objection handling, competitive discussions, and contract and pricing negotiations
- Diagnose customer needs quickly and identify the best path forward to help each customer continue to grow and succeed with Toast
- Accurately document interactions, outcomes, and customer feedback with strong attention to data hygiene, case management, and reporting
- Leverage data, account insights, and internal tools to inform retention strategies and real-time decision-making
- Act as the voice of the customer, surfacing insights and competitive trends to internal partners and leadership to continuously improve the customer experience
- Operate in a focused, repeatable motion designed to work at scale while delivering exceptional, personalized customer experiences
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Sales, Support, Product, and Finance to drive customer outcomes and support escalation paths
Requirements
- 2+ years of Account Management, Customer Success, or retention-focused experience with a track record of driving positive customer outcomes
- Experience working in high-volume, queue- or case-based environments with adherence to service levels and strong prioritization in real time
- Comfort navigating high-stakes, complex customer conversations with confidence and professionalism
- Strong objection handling, negotiation, and influencing skills, especially in live customer conversations
- Proven ability to operate independently while handling competing priorities in a fast-paced, changing environment
- Data-driven mindset with the ability to interpret account insights and apply them in real-time decision-making
- Strong phone presence with excellent communication, presentation, and written skills
- Self-starter with the ability to quickly assess complex scenarios and drive toward resolution
Preferred qualifications
- Experience in account management, customer care, or churn prevention roles
- Payments or credit card processing knowledge
- Experience working in SaaS or tech environments
- Familiarity with Salesforce, Five9, Hex, ChiliPiper, G-Suite, and Slack
- Hospitality experience
Workplace
- Remote; USA
Skills
- Salesforce
- Five9
- Hex
- ChiliPiper
- G-Suite
- Slack