Role : Head of Customer Success
Location : Remote-first or Hybrid (Berlin HQ)
Annapurna is proud to be partnering with a rapidly growing B2B SaaS startup operating in the AI and supply chain optimisation space for the retail industry.
This role is ideal for a hands on Customer Success leader who thrives in high-growth environments and is ready to build and scale a customer success function across multiple European markets.
Key Details
- Employment Type : Permanent
- Experience : 5+ years in Customer Success, including leading a team in a fast-growing startup
- Region : Germany, Austria, Switzerland, France, Belgium (frequent travel required)
- Start Date : ASAP
- Languages : Native-level German and fluent English (French a bonus)
- Reports To : CEO
Responsibilities
Lead and scale the Customer Success organisation across EuropeOwn the onboarding of complex B2B clients with multiple technical and stakeholder touchpointsSupport enterprise retailers with successful adoption of a SaaS-based AI platformDrive client retention and account expansion, with direct responsibility for upsell and renewal metricsAct as the voice of the customer internally, influencing product and commercial strategiesDevelop scalable playbooks, tools, and processes for the CS functionHire and develop a high-performance Customer Success teamMaintain close collaboration with Sales, Product, and Tech teamsRegularly present success metrics and insights to both internal leadership and client stakeholdersYour Profile
Proven experience leading Customer Success in an early-stage (Series A or earlier) B2B SaaS companyDemonstrated success managing complex, enterprise-level onboarding projectsComfortable carrying a quota related to upsell, retention, or churnStrategic thinker with strong project management skills and a high level of numerical literacyAble to communicate and build trust with stakeholders from operational to C-suite levelHands-on leadership style – willing to contribute directly when neededHigh flexibility and willingness to travel frequently within the DACH and Benelux regionsDriving license requiredWhy Join?
Join a high-growth company making a real impact in the retail industryRemote-friendly culture with optional access to a Berlin officeMeaningful equity package and fast-track career progressionMulticultural team environment across EuropeContribute to cutting-edge AI applications solving real-world retail challenges