Position: Success Manager
Location: Austin, Texas (In-Person)
Reports to: VP of Growth
SweatPals is redefining how fitness communities connect and thrive - the next evolution in how the world works out! We empower social fitness communities with comprehensive tools that help them promote events, manage members, and grow their businesses across hundreds of cities nationwide. Our mission? Making fitness more social, accessible, and rewarding for everyone. We're proudly backed by some of the best venture capital firms in the world, including Andreessen Horowitz and Pear VC.
We're seeking a passionate Success Manager to join our growing Customer Success team and help fitness community hosts maximize their potential on SweatPals. This is an exciting opportunity to work directly with fitness entrepreneurs and community leaders, helping them grow their businesses while building your career in customer success at a fast-growing startup.
As a Success Manager at SweatPals, you'll own relationships with a portfolio of fitness community hosts, guiding them from onboarding through expansion. You'll be their trusted advisor, helping them leverage SweatPals' platform to grow their communities, increase revenue, and create amazing fitness experiences. This role combines relationship building, data analysis, and strategic thinking to drive mutual success.
You'll be measured on your ability to drive meaningful outcomes for both SweatPals and our community hosts:
Net Promoter Score (NPS): Maintain portfolio NPS of 50+ through exceptional host relationships
Net Revenue Retention (NRR): Drive 110%+ NRR by identifying expansion opportunities
Net Dollar Retention (NDR): Achieve 115%+ NDR through upsells and reduced churn
Community Launch Velocity: Successfully onboard 8-12 new communities monthly
Time to Value: Ensure hosts see first revenue within 14 days of onboarding
Portfolio Health: Maintain 90%+ monthly active rate across your communities
Own Customer Relationships
Manage a portfolio of 75-100 fitness community hosts across diverse fitness verticals
Conduct engaging onboarding sessions for new hosts from yoga studios to CrossFit boxes
Build strong relationships through regular check-ins and strategic business reviews
Serve as the primary point of contact for your assigned accounts
Drive Product Adoption & Growth
Successfully launch and ramp multiple concurrent communities (8-12 monthly)
Manage diverse portfolio including boutique studios, outdoor bootcamps, running clubs, and wellness practitioners
Educate hosts on SweatPals features tailored to their specific business model
Track and improve key adoption metrics across different community types
Create customized success plans for each unique fitness vertical
Be a Strategic Partner
Analyze host data to provide actionable insights
Share marketing and growth strategies that have worked for similar communities
Connect hosts with relevant resources and other successful community leaders
Proactively identify and address potential churn risks
Champion the Customer Voice
Gather and synthesize product feedback from your hosts
Collaborate with Product and Engineering teams to advocate for customer needs
Contribute to the development of success resources and playbooks
Share customer wins and success stories internally and externally
Support Team Growth
Help refine and improve success processes
Mentor new team members as we scale
Contribute to team knowledge base and best practices
Participate in team initiatives and special projects
2-4 years of experience in customer success, account management, or related customer-facing roles
Proven track record of managing customer relationships and driving retention
Strong communication skills with ability to build rapport quickly across diverse business types
Data-driven mindset with experience tracking NPS, retention, and expansion metrics
Exceptional multitasking abilities to manage concurrent community launches
Genuine interest in fitness and understanding of different fitness business models
Problem-solving orientation with ability to adapt strategies for various fitness verticals
Experience with SaaS platforms and ability to quickly learn new technologies
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
Must be based in or willing to relocate to Austin, Texas for in-person collaboration
Experience in fitness, wellness, or community-focused companies
Background working with small business owners or entrepreneurs
Track record of achieving 100%+ net revenue retention
Experience managing diverse customer portfolios
Familiarity with event management or membership platforms
Experience at early-stage startups
Active participation in multiple fitness communities
Spanish language fluency (many of our hosts serve bilingual communities)
In 30 Days:
Complete onboarding and become proficient with SweatPals platform
Shadow experienced Success Managers and begin taking on initial accounts
Build relationships with first 20-30 hosts in your portfolio
In 90 Days:
Fully manage your portfolio with improving health metrics
Complete successful onboarding for 15+ new hosts
Identify and close first expansion opportunities
Contribute insights that influence product roadmap
In 6 Months:
Achieve portfolio retention rate above team average
Develop expertise in specific host segments or use cases
Lead a team initiative or process improvement project
Become a go-to resource for fitness community growth strategies
Competitive compensation: $78,000 - $99,000 OTE (on-target earnings)
Equity package: Own a piece of what you're building
Comprehensive benefits: Health, dental, and vision insurance
Flexible PTO policy: Take the time you need to recharge
Professional development budget: Invest in your growth
Wellness perks: Free access to SweatPals partner fitness communities
Wellness stipend: Support for your own fitness journey
Career growth: Clear path to Senior Success Manager and team leadership roles
This is a unique opportunity to join customer success at the ground level of a rapidly scaling startup. You'll work directly with inspiring fitness entrepreneurs who are building communities and changing lives. Your work will directly impact their success and the health of thousands of community members.
You'll join a collaborative team that values creativity, data-driven decision making, and genuine care for our customers. As we grow from hundreds to thousands of hosts, you'll help shape the success strategies that will scale with us.
Plus, you'll be immersed in the fitness world - learning from innovative community leaders, trying new workout styles, and being part of the movement to make fitness more social and accessible.
If you're excited about helping fitness communities thrive, building meaningful customer relationships, and growing your career at a mission-driven startup, we want to hear from you!