Elastic, the Search AI Company, enables everyone to find the answers they need in real time, using all their data, at scale — unleashing the potential of businesses and people. The Elastic Search AI Platform, used by more than 50% of the Fortune 500, brings together the precision of search and the intelligence of AI to enable everyone to accelerate the results that matter. By taking advantage of all structured and unstructured data — securing and protecting private information more effectively — Elastic’s complete, cloud-based solutions for search, security, and observability help organizations deliver on the promise of AI.

We are actively seeking a Manager for our Customer Architects (CA) in EMEA Central with demonstrable experience in leading successful teams. You will have an understanding of technology and hands-on experience in key IT domains, notably Observability, Cybersecurity, and Enterprise Search. You should possess a strong technical background, preferably with experience in cloud-based software solutions.

We value individuals who are passionate about staying at the forefront of technology trends with a growth mindset and excited to learn and implement new technologies. While previous experience with Elastic solutions is not a prerequisite, an eagerness to adopt our suite of solutions and apply them effectively to solve our customers' challenges is critical. This key role involves not only driving the consumption of our Elastic solutions by aligning them with customer business objectives but also onboarding customers, securing adoption, and facilitating expansion.

You will lead a team working in tandem with the customer and complementary groups like Field and Services Teams to ensure that Elastic solutions are exceeding customer’s expectations. . Your proven leadership, eye for business, and ability to identify/deliver value will accelerate and improve the customer experience leading to customer continued satisfaction and expansion within the elastic portfolio.

Key responsibilities

Leading and growing a team of CA's in EMEA Central region.
Owning a full portfolio of Enterprise customers, you will be responsible for Renewal Rates, Customer Consumption, and a measure of Expansion
Leading and guiding the entire post-sales customer lifecycle, including onboarding, ongoing initiatives, and renewal phases
Strategizing with the direct sales organization on account planning, growth, and renewals
Acting as an escalation point for renewals strategy, critical account issues, and ongoing account planning
Accurately forecasting renewals and upsells
Providing leadership and vision to Global Leadership Team, spearheading a number of strategic initiatives

What you bring to the role

Dynamic leadership skills, demonstrable of experience leading and growing Customer Success teams
Minimum of 10 years of experience in a CSM, Technical Account Management or Pre Sales related role in a relative and fast-paced technology company
Minimum of 5 years in a post-sales, Customer Success Leadership role, overseeing a team of individual contributors
Track record of developing close relationships with sales and other related organizations
Ability to manage and lead internal strategic initiatives
Demonstrated experience building the processes and procedures of an evolving team
Strategic, analytical thinker who isn’t afraid to roll up their sleeves and get into the weeds
A real passion for problem-solving and executing strategies across a wide variety of technical scenarios and customer verticals
An understanding of Software Development life cycles and project management skills
A deep understanding of Big Data and the techniques used to build modern complex data systems at scale
Effective communicator of programs and concepts at all levels
High degree of integrity and honesty; demonstrated ability to exercise confidentiality and neutrality in complex and sensitive situations

Bonus Points:

Knowledge of Big Data, Cloud, NoSql, Search, and Logging products

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As a distributed company, diversity drives our identity. Whether you’re looking to launch a new career or grow an existing one, Elastic is the type of company where you can balance great work with great life. Your age is only a number. It doesn’t matter if you’re just out of college or your children are; we need you for what you can do.

We strive to have parity of benefits across regions and while regulations differ from place to place, we believe taking care of our people is the right thing to do.

Competitive pay based on the work you do here and not your previous salary
Health coverage for you and your family in many locations
Ability to craft your calendar with flexible locations and schedules for many roles
Generous number of vacation days each year
Increase your impact - We match up to $2000 (or local currency equivalent) for financial donations and service
Up to 40 hours each year to use toward volunteer projects you love
Embracing parenthood with minimum of 16 weeks of parental leave

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Manager, Customer Architecture - EMEA Central

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