Retail

Client Success Manager

Smollan·Gauteng, south-africa·Full Time·Contract
RetailFull TimeContract
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Job Purpose

  • The Client Success Manager is responsible for managing and growing an existing portfolio of clients, strengthening relationships, ensuring value delivery and driving client retention and long-term commercial growth.
  • The role works closely with internal delivery and commercial teams to ensure client requirements are understood, solutions are effectively implemented, and services are delivered in line with contractual agreements.

Responsibilities:

  • Manage and maintain strong relationships with client stakeholders, including senior management.
  • Understand client business objectives and identify opportunities to enhance the value of DataOrbis' data and analytics solutions.
  • Oversee the accurate and timely delivery of reports, analytics and client-specific solutions.
  • Coordinate with internal teams, including Projects, Business Intelligence, Data Visualisation, Operations and Data Integration, to ensure effective service delivery.
  • Manage client queries, ad hoc requests and escalations, ensuring timely resolution.
  • Identify opportunities to expand existing client accounts and develop proposals for additional services.
  • Lead annual client reviews and contribute to contract renewals, negotiations and commercial discussions.
  • Coordinate the onboarding and implementation of new services and ensure alignment with client requirements.
  • Manage client training, workshops and presentations on DataOrbis reporting applications and solutions.
  • Maintain accurate client and commercial information within relevant systems, including NetSuite.
  • Lead, support and develop team members through performance management, coaching and ongoing development.
  • Contribute to internal projects, process improvements and client success initiatives.
  • Travel regionally and internationally as required.

Job Requirements

Minimum Requirements

  • Matric or equivalent.
  • A tertiary qualification or relevant certification in Commerce, Marketing or a related field.
  • At least 8 years' professional experience in FMCG, consumer goods, marketing, data management or a related industry.
  • A minimum of 3 years' experience in a client-facing, consulting or business development role, engaging with senior stakeholders.

Knowledge and Skills

  • Strong client relationship management and stakeholder engagement skills.
  • Commercial acumen and financial understanding.
  • Strong analytical, numerical and problem-solving abilities.
  • Ability to interpret business reports and translate data insights into actionable recommendations.
  • Knowledge of FMCG, consumer goods and related industries.
  • Understanding of data warehousing principles and data modelling.
  • Strong communication, presentation, planning and organisational skills.
  • Experience in team leadership, performance management and people development.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
  • Experience with NetSuite, JIRA, SharePoint and other relevant business systems would be advantageous.

Additional Requirements

  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver within agreed timelines.
  • A client-focused approach with strong attention to detail.
  • Willingness to travel regionally and internationally when required.

Key skills

MatricBachelors

At a glance

Company

Smollan

Location

Gauteng, south-africa

Employment

Full Time

Experience

Valid until

Not specified

Created

November 5, 2026

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