Team Lead Customer Success

Responsibilities

• Team Leadership & Development
• Lead, coach, and develop a team of Customer Success Consultants
• Set clear performance objectives and conduct regular 1:1s, reviews, and development plans
• Support team members in managing escalations and complex client situations
• Foster a high-performance, customer-centric team culture
• Client Relationship Management
• Act as an escalation point for key or at-risk accounts
• Build and maintain relationships with strategic clients where required
• Support the team in delivering value-based engagement and retention strategies
• Performance & Delivery
• Monitor and drive key KPIs including retention, renewal rates, CSAT, and SLA adherence
• Ensure consistent and high-quality service delivery across the team
• Oversee onboarding, adoption, and ongoing account health management
• Operational Excellence
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and client experience
• Ensure alignment with internal processes, compliance requirements, and service standards
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Sales, Operations, Product, Compliance)
• Commercial & Growth Focus
• Support renewal and expansion opportunities across the customer base
• Partner with Sales on account growth strategies and upsell opportunities
• Ensure the team proactively identifies risks and opportunities within accounts
• What You Will Need to be Successful:
• Proven experience in Customer Success, Account Management, or related roles
• Previous team leadership or mentoring experience
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• Ability to handle complex client scenarios and escalations
• Data-driven approach with experience using CRM/reporting tools
• Commercial awareness with a focus on retention and growth
• Key Competencies
• Leadership and coaching
• Client relationship management
• Problem-solving and decision-making
• Communication and influence
• Organisation and prioritisation
• Continuous improvement mindset
• Success Measures
• Customer retention and renewal rates
• Customer satisfaction (CSAT/NPS)
• Team performance and engagement
• SLA and service delivery metrics
• Identification and delivery of growth opportunities
• Health & Wellbeing: Medical, Vision, Dental, Bike2Work Scheme, Employee Assistance Programme.
• Personal Financial Planning: Pension with employer contribution, Life Assurance and Financial and Legal Helpline.
• Personal & Family Leave: Holidays (PTO), Enhanced Maternity Leave, Sick Pay.
• Career Development: Mentoring Programme, SOAR Programme (Manager development), and Annual Performance Reviews.
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Additional Information

At First Advantage (Nasdaq: FA), people are at the heart of everything we do. From our customers and partners to our greatest advantage - our team members. Operating with empathy and compassion, First Advantage fosters a global inclusive workforce devoted to the diverse voices that make up our talent and products. Our team members empower each other to be their authentic selves and treat all with respect, integrity, and fairness. Say hello to a rewarding career and come join a leading provider of mission-critical background screening solutions to some of the most recognized Fortune 100 and Global 500 brands.

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