A home is the biggest investment most people make, and yet, it doesn’t come with a manual. That's why we’re building the only app homeowners need to effortlessly manage their homes — knowing what to do, when to do it, and who to hire. With Thumbtack, millions of people care for what matters most, and pros earn billions of dollars through our platform. And as one of the fastest-growing companies in a $600B+ industry — we must be doing something right.
We are driven by a common goal and the deep satisfaction that comes from knowing our work supports local economies, helps small businesses grow, and brings homeowners peace of mind. We’re seeking people who continually put our purpose first: advocating for pros and customers, embracing change, and choosing teamwork every day.
At Thumbtack, we're creating a new era of home care. If making an impact and the chance to do good inspires you, join us. Imagine what we’ll build together.
Thumbtack by the Numbers
- Available nationwide in every U.S. county
- Over 85 million projects started on Thumbtack
- More than 11 million 5-star reviews and counting
- Pros earn billions on our platform
- 1000+ employees
- $3.2 billion valuation (June, 2021)
About the Role
As a Customer Success Manager (CSM), you bring our Thumbtack mission to life! This leadership role is a part of our outbound sales and success efforts, where you would work specifically with a team to resolve customer plans to service their homes. By coaching your team in handling customer requests through our users' different channels (phone, chat, SMS, and email), you navigate the challenges of customer needs, profile requests, and more specifically service inquiries. Our best Managers are enthusiastic individuals who thrive in a fast-paced revenue-driving environment that builds customer trust, loyalty, and drive departmental goals with their team of individual contributors.
The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in outbound and inbound sales efforts, with experience in recovery and expansion programs. Must also be adaptable in your sales pitch to meet customer and departmental needs.
Responsibilities
- Oversee a team of 8-10 Success Associates that work with our customers directly and the revenue goals tied to each.
- Be an advocate for your team along with the growth and expansion of our customers' requests.
- Manage a team that works with some of our top customers, in high-demand areas on Thumbtack, to drive long-term retention and growth. Coaching your team to understand your customers' project goals, needs, and challenges so you can help them extract the full value of their Thumbtack experience.
- Creating moments of thoughtful recognition for our customers to show them how appreciative we are of our partnership and how our tool can change the process of completing home projects.
- Provide appropriate education, actionable advice, useful content, and clear communication as needed to your associates.
- Become an expert of the Thumbtack product and clearly articulate how we will help your customers complete their projects.
- Act as a bridge between the customer, our pros, and Thumbtack, providing feedback about the product to our internal product teams.
- Leverage a new revenue and sales-focused experience for our agents driving to company goals.
To Be Successful, You Must Bring
- Must have a background with revenue and growth-driving teams.
- Minimum 2+ years of experience in customer success, sales, account management, consulting, leadership roles or similar customer-facing roles.
- Demonstrated ability to manage a portfolio of accounts, build strong customer relationships and deliver a customer-centric solution that met defined KPIs.
- Technology enthusiast, positively curious, and eager to build and learn.
- Proven ability to manage, utilize, and prioritize your time and efforts.
- Ability to work cross-functionally within an organization to drive results
- Exceptional verbal and written communication: clear, on point and confident
Bonus points if you have
- Sales, Success, or GTM leadership, with a focus on revenue-driving teams..
- Experience working for a company offering services through an online Marketplace
- Salesforce or similar CRM experience
- Quick learner that can incorporate industry and vertical-specific jargon in your communication with customers.
- Virtual-first working model coupled with in-person events
- 20 company-wide holidays including a week-long end-of-year company shutdown
- Library (optional use collaboration & connection hub) in San Francisco
- WiFi reimbursements
- Cell phone reimbursements (North America)
- Employee Assistance Program for mental health and well-being
Learn More About Us
- Life @ Thumbtack Blog
- Virtual-First is Here to Stay
- Follow us on LinkedIn
- Meet Our Pro Advisory Board
Thumbtack embraces diversity. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and do not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, provincial, state, or local law. We also will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, consistent with applicable law.
Thumbtack is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation for a medical condition or disability during any part of the application process, please contact: recruitingops@thumbtack.com.
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