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AI-ENABLED CUSTOMER SUCCESS
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Gokul Theagarajan

Senior SaaS Customer Success & Account Management Leader
Melbourne

Summary

Senior SaaS Customer Success and Account Management leader with 10+ years’ experience owning and growing B2B portfolios across cloud and software products, from SMB to upper mid-market and enterprise. Proven record driving product adoption, gross retention (95–98%+) and net revenue retention (110–120%+) through data-driven health management, consultative relationships, and disciplined account planning. Skilled at managing multimillion-dollar ARR books of business, leading renewals and expansion, and partnering cross-functionally with Sales, Product, Marketing, Support, and RevOps. Advanced user of Salesforce and Gainsight, with deep experience in customer health scoring, lifecycle playbooks, CS operations, and ROI storytelling for executive stakeholders.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
5
5
Certifications

Work History

Senior Customer Success Manager - Saas

Scribe
01.2023 - Current

SaaS products: Scribe Workflow AI, Scribe Capture (process documentation and workflow automation).

  • Own a high-touch book of 35–45 mid-market and enterprise SaaS customers, acting as primary point of contact from onboarding through renewal and expansion across multiple industries and regions.
  • Lead structured onboarding programs, driving time-to-first-value to under 30 days through tailored implementation plans, stakeholder alignment, and role-based enablement on Scribe Workflow AI and Scribe Capture.
  • Drive product adoption via success plans, usage and workflow-creation analytics, and targeted interventions (training, office hours, in-app guidance), resulting in >80% active-seat utilization across the portfolio.
  • Own renewal strategy and execution, consistently delivering 92–95% gross revenue retention and 110–120% net revenue retention through proactive risk management, health monitoring, and value-focused renewal conversations.
  • Identify and close expansion opportunities by uncovering new use cases (employee onboarding, SOP documentation, customer training, internal knowledge management) and new teams, contributing 20–30% portfolio ARR growth via upsell and cross-sell with Account Executives.
  • Translate product usage into clear ROI narratives (e.g., up to 12x faster process documentation, 25% efficiency gains) for executive stakeholders, presenting in QBRs and EBRs.
  • Build deep techno-functional expertise in Scribe’s SaaS platform, advising on best practices for process documentation, workflow standardization, and scaling knowledge across 40,000+ supported applications.
  • Act as customer advocate by synthesizing feedback and usage patterns, influencing Product and Marketing roadmaps, and contributing to new adoption/churn playbooks in key verticals.
  • Collaborate with Sales, Support, and Product on initiatives to improve customer health scoring, renewal forecasting, and scaled enablement across 5M+ users and thousands of paying organizations.
  • Lead internal CS operations projects to refine health metrics, automate lifecycle touchpoints, and standardize onboarding frameworks, improving adoption, retention, and expansion KPIs.

Enterprise Customer Success Manager - Freshdesk

Freshworks
04.2020 - 01.2023

SaaS products: Freshdesk (CX), Freshservice (ITSM), Freshsales (CRM).

  • Managed 38 mid-market and enterprise SaaS customers across Freshdesk, Freshservice, and Freshsales, representing ~USD $4.2M ARR in North America.
  • Achieved 97% logo retention and 116% NRR in FY22–23 via structured success plans, proactive health reviews, and early renewal strategies.
  • Drove ~USD $850K expansion revenue over 12 months via targeted upsell and cross-sell into CX + EX products, add-ons, and seat expansions, consistently achieving 120–130% of expansion quota.
  • Increased adoption of key modules (automations, bots, self-service, analytics) by 25–30% in year one for focus accounts through data-driven playbooks, workflow redesign workshops, and role-based training.
  • Built joint account plans with Account Managers (penetration, stakeholder maps, risk/expansion scenarios, renewal strategy), contributing to multi-year agreements for 6+ strategic customers.
  • Used product telemetry, health scores, and support patterns to segment accounts into growth, nurture, and risk cohorts, reducing churn in a high-risk segment by 4 percentage points YoY and cutting TTFV by ~30% for new implementations.
  • Acted as primary point of contact and escalation owner, coordinating with Support, Product, Engineering, Professional Services, and Renewals to manage critical incidents and major rollouts with C-level visibility.
  • Led quarterly and bi-annual EBRs with VP/C‑suite sponsors, translating CSAT, NPS, FRT, AHT and self-service metrics into board-level outcomes, directly supporting three 3-year renewal/expansion deals >USD $250K ARR each.
  • Developed deep domain knowledge in SaaS-based CX/EX and enterprise support architecture, advising on omnichannel support, AI-assisted service, and ITSM/ESM best practices.

Senior Customer Success Manager

ZoomInfo
04.2017 - 01.2020

Mid-market / Enterprise AE (RevTech SaaS)

SaaS products: ZoomInfo SalesOS (data), MarketingOS (ABM), Engage (sales engagement), Intent.

  • Owned 32 enterprise and upper mid-market US customers across go-to-market intelligence, intent, and engagement SaaS products, representing ~USD $5.8M ARR.
  • Delivered 96% logo retention and 118% NRR in the last full fiscal year by driving multi-product adoption and running outcome-driven QBRs/EBRs with VP and C-level stakeholders in Sales, Marketing, and RevOps.
  • Led CS technology and AI enablement for the region, partnering with RevOps to enhance Gainsight, Salesforce, and BI, boosting CSM playbook and scorecard usage by 40% and reducing manual reporting by ~8 hours per CSM per month through automation.
  • Designed a standardized monthly CS performance pack (Salesforce + Tableau/Power BI) covering health, adoption, NRR, and risk, surfacing at-risk accounts ~30 days earlier on average.
  • Built role-based Salesforce dashboards (health, usage, pipeline, renewals) adopted by 100% of the CS team and used in weekly business reviews to prioritize expansion and save-plan motions.
  • Acted as internal champion to summarize customer calls, draft success plans, and create data-backed renewal stories, cutting QBR preparation time by ~35% and improving executive engagement.
  • Trained and mentored new Customer Success Managers, accelerating ramp time and improving team performance.
  • Optimized the customer journey by analyzing product usage patterns and providing tailored recommendations for key segments.
  • Implemented client feedback loops to inform product enhancements and reduce churn.
  • Developed outcome-focused success plans for top 15 strategic accounts, tying features (intent, territory management, automation) to KPIs such as pipeline sourced, win-rate uplift, and cycle-time reduction, with customers reporting 20–30% faster pipeline generation.
  • Used Gainsight to operationalize health scores, risk alerts, and playbooks, refining scorecards (adoption, depth, executive engagement, support risk) and contributing to a 15% reduction in preventable churn.

Account Manager – Digital Media (ICX Sales)

Adobe
01.2015 - 12.2017

Digital Media SaaS (Creative & Document Cloud)

SaaS products: Adobe Creative Cloud, Adobe Document Cloud (Acrobat & Sign)

  • Managed ~85 mid-market and enterprise customers via the reseller channel for Adobe Creative Cloud and Document Cloud, with ~USD $2.5M annual portfolio revenue.
  • Drove ~20% Net ARR growth YoY by systematically identifying cross-sell and upsell into additional Creative Cloud seats, Acrobat Sign expansions, and adjacent business units, while keeping cancels in low single digits.
  • Ran regular video/Teams reviews with IT, procurement, marketing, and creative leaders, uncovering workflow gaps and proposing tailored Adobe SaaS solutions.
  • Built account plans for top 30 accounts, mapping org structures beyond IT/procurement into line-of-business and C‑suite, and using targeted outreach to re-engage dormant stakeholders.
  • Researched contracts, purchasing patterns, and usage signals (internal systems + LinkedIn + ZoomInfo) to size expansion potential and prioritize high‑propensity segments.
  • Led end-to-end opportunity management: pipeline creation, value-based conversations, light demos, and commercial negotiations with channel and solution specialists.
  • Acted as trusted advisor through onboarding and adoption, coordinating internal teams to ensure smooth deployment and rapid time-to-value.
  • Maintained a disciplined weekly rhythm of business with pipeline and forecast reviews, consistently meeting or exceeding quarterly Net ARR and retention targets.

Education

Bachelor of Computer Applications -

Anna University
Chennai, India
01.2009

Skills

  • SaaS Customer Success Management
  • Enterprise Account Management
  • Onboarding & Implementation
  • Customer Health Scoring & Monitoring
  • Lifecycle Playbook Execution
  • Renewals, Upsell & Cross-sell
  • Portfolio & Stakeholder Management
  • Data-Driven Adoption & Usage Analysis
  • Churn Analysis & Risk Management
  • Executive Business Reviews (QBRs/EBRs)
  • ROI Storytelling & Value Realization
  • Forecasting, Pipeline & Opportunity Management
  • CRM Hygiene & Process Discipline
  • CS Operations, Automation & Dashboards
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration & Escalation Management
  • Strong Written, Verbal & Virtual Presentation Skills

Certification

Certified Customer Success Manager (CCSM Level 2) – SuccessCOACHING

Timeline

Senior Customer Success Manager - Saas

Scribe
01.2023 - Current

Enterprise Customer Success Manager - Freshdesk

Freshworks
04.2020 - 01.2023

Senior Customer Success Manager

ZoomInfo
04.2017 - 01.2020

Account Manager – Digital Media (ICX Sales)

Adobe
01.2015 - 12.2017

Bachelor of Computer Applications -

Anna University

SaaS / CS Metrics

  • Gross & Net Retention, Logo Churn
  • Net Revenue Retention (NRR) & Expansion
  • NPS Tracking & CSAT
  • Time-to-First-Value (TTFV)
  • Product Adoption & Utilization

Tools & Platforms

  • Customer Success: Gainsight (Advanced), Vitally, Totango
  • CRM & Sales: Salesforce (Expert), HubSpot (Advanced), Pipedrive
  • Product & Feedback: Mixpanel, SurveyMonkey, Intercom, Zendesk
  • Collaboration & Meetings: Zoom, Gong, Microsoft Teams
  • BI & Reporting: Tableau, Power BI

Selected Achievements

  • Lifted utilization scores across a core SMB cohort by 20–30% through targeted education, webinars, and lifecycle campaigns.
  • Maintained 95–98% renewal rates across key books of business while delivering NRR above 110% via structured expansion programs.
  • Reduced churn in a high-risk segment by designing and executing an at-risk playbook combining usage data, support trends, and NPS feedback.
  • Recognized for strong cross-functional collaboration, contributing to smoother deployments, improved customer sentiment, and tighter product feedback loops.
  • Championed CS technology and AI enablement, improving CSM productivity and leadership visibility through automation, health scoring, and standardized reporting.

AI-ENABLED CUSTOMER SUCCESS

  • Used an internal GenAI assistant (similar to ChatGPT/Copilot) on top of Salesforce and Gainsight exports to auto-summarise account history and draft success plans, cutting QBR prep time by ~45% and increasing QBR coverage from ~60% to ~80% of my portfolio.
  • Partnered with RevOps to roll out Gainsight AI risk insights, surfacing at-risk accounts ~30 days earlier on average and contributing to a ~12% reduction in preventable churn in a target segment.
  • Applied an AI-driven analytics layer on product telemetry (e.g., Mixpanel + internal ML) to cluster customer behaviour and flag high-propensity upsell accounts, boosting advanced-module adoption by ~22% and driving a ~12% uplift in expansion ARR in the focus cohort.
  • Implemented an AI-powered outreach assistant integrated with CRM to generate personalised lifecycle and risk-play emails at scale, improving open rates by ~18% and response rates by ~11% across a mid-touch customer segment.
Gokul TheagarajanSenior SaaS Customer Success & Account Management Leader