About the job
About the Role
Descript is on the lookout for a Director of Customer Success who is strategic, empathetic, and execution-focused, to spearhead, scale, and enhance our Customer Success operations. As the head of a rapidly growing Customer Success Management (CSM) team, you will play a crucial role in establishing best practices, refining our post-sale processes, and collaborating cross-functionally to boost adoption and growth within our Enterprise customer segment.
This pivotal role is tailored for a builder who thrives in dynamic, early-stage environments. You will partner closely with the VP of Sales to craft our customer success strategy, guarantee customer satisfaction and growth, and position Descript as the industry leader in modern media creation workflows.
Key Responsibilities
Lead & Cultivate a High-Performing CSM Team
- Manage, mentor, and expand a talented team of Customer Success Managers tasked with onboarding, adoption, retention, and growth in strategic Enterprise accounts.
- Set team operating frameworks, KPIs, and performance expectations that enhance customer value and drive commercial success.
- Foster a culture of curiosity, collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Define & Implement Customer Success at Descript
- Create scalable Customer Success programs, processes, and playbooks for onboarding, adoption, renewal, expansion, and risk management.
- Collaborate with the VP of Sales to determine the long-term vision for Customer Success, success metrics, and team structure as it evolves.
- Deploy systems and tools that enable visibility, efficiency, and data-informed decision-making throughout the customer journey.
Enhance Customer Outcomes Across Our Enterprise Portfolio
- Oversee executive engagement strategies, ensuring CSMs are perceived as trusted advisors by our most valuable accounts.
- Work alongside Sales leadership to jointly manage revenue outcomes, including retention, renewals, and expansion initiatives.
- Develop frameworks to identify at-risk customers, proactively intervene, and secure long-term account health.
Influence Product Development & Shape the Future of Descript
- Act as a senior voice of the customer across Product, Engineering, Design, Marketing, and Support.
- Convert customer feedback into actionable opportunities, guiding roadmap prioritization and product strategy.
- Ensure the Customer Success organization is seamlessly integrated with cross-functional teams.

