POSITION SUMMARY:The Client Success Executive (CSE) is responsible for driving client retention by relentlessly monitoring and managing a client’s success.
The CSE, possessing a deep knowledge of the Client’s desired outcomes, will develop and execute client success plans focused on achieving a client’s desired results at every stage in the client journey.
The CSE partners with Sales, Implementation, Service and ADP leadership to drive client success.
The CSE manages the ADP and Client Organization at all levels to drive accountability for delivering the end-to-end client experience to achieve a long-term and value-added partnership.
The CSE will initiate interventions to address any areas of concern in overall client health, including client satisfaction, client experience, and product adoption across the Client’s ADP portfolio.
The CSE identifies customer risk and acts as an integrator with ADP and client resources to deliver on Client Success milestones and ultimately drive long-term retention and expansion of the client partnership with ADP.ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:Job Responsibilities:Client FocusThe CSE is a trusted advisor who builds and strengthens client partnerships by creating and operationalizing a Client Success plan in conjunction with the Client’s Decision Makers, influencers, and Executives.
The CSE will execute on this plan, marshaling the power of the Organization to deliver on the Client’s Success Milestone and desired outcomes.Additionally, the CSE will establish the client relationship and build their loyalty, consulting with the Client to define appropriate desired results based on the Client’s suite of products and stage in the adoption journey, ensuring the Client’s optimal use and solution adoption of products and services, advocating for our mutual best interests, and driving engagement through data insights and other unique ADP assets.Possesses strong presentation skills, Executive Presence, business acumen, deep knowledge of the Client, and ability to articulate and manage clients’ desired outcomes.Relationship Management Drive total client satisfaction by delivering a seamless and unified experience in partnership with internal Associates.
Effectively manage across business units within ADP to understand the hidden elements within the Organization that impact the Client and the business.
Effectively position ADP Executive Sponsor and execute effectively against the Client Playbook, including Success Plan and Executive Business Reviews to ensure the Client holistically realizes the value in the ADP relationship.
Act as Clients’ ADP advocate focused on total client satisfaction, responsible for ensuring a positive end-to-end ADP experience.
In addition, the CSE partners with internal partners to provide a unified experience and monitors and manage Client Health.
The CSE knows their clients by becoming a mutual partner of the Client’s company and industry to accurately provide an overview of their clients’ business, performance in the industry, critical business issues, and strategic goals to identify act on Risks and Opportunities proactively.
The CSE is a proactive partner who helps clients think through the marketplace implications, how that affects client strategy and provides best practices of similar verticals Ability to identify the critical decision-makers within the disciplines we generally support (HR, IT, Operations, and Finance).
Responsible for maintaining and updating Success Plan and driving internal and Client accountability to Success Milestones Share HCM industry updates and information relevant to a particular client’s needs in a manner that support and help their business.
Establish and manage an expectation of reference-ability and client engagement opportunities relevant and beneficial to both the Client and ADP, including driving participation in key events (MOTM, CAB, Online Forums, Ambassador Program, etc.).
The CSE can manage difficult situations effectively and with the highest standard of integrity.
Includes proactively handling issues with transparency and accountability, setting reasonable expectations for the Client, and de-escalating difficult situations.
Contract Management and Success Measurements : The CSE understands all components of their clients’ contracts, including pricing components, service level agreements, and the clients’ service history, to manage and drive the contract renewal process and positively impact retention.
The CSE reports on key business activities and ROI in Success Plan and Executive Business Reviews, monitoring and managing client success, while effectively using data to provide actionable insights.
Execution of contract renewal
– Internal coordination with all ADP partners to deliver a smooth renewal process for the Client.
Partnership with Sales on revenue expansion opportunities with the CSE’s book of business and leveraging all available resources necessary to defeat a competitive threat.
Effectively present a cohesive business renewal plan of action to ADP leadership.
Operational Execution The CSE coordinates and collaborates within a highly matrixed global organization, including Sales, operational, service, and product management partners, to drive issues to closure, oversee completion of complex projects, improve efficiency and quality of end to end experience, and influence the product roadmap to enhance the overall client experience and deliver on the Client’s success milestones.EDUCATION & CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: Degree or Equivalent in Education & Experience: Bachelor’s Degree Required/Preferred: Required For internal ADP candidates with significant experience, we will consider a degree preferred.
Major Area of Concentration: Business, Human Resources, Marketing, Psychology, Applied Math, Liberal Arts, Economics.
Other education or certification requirements: Optional: S/PHR, CPP, HCS, FPC, SHRM-CP/SCPEXPERIENCE: Experience managing and consulting with strategic client accounts and enterprise account management : 3-5 Years General Management, Sales or Management Consulting Experience, Client Success Management : 3-5 Years Require Demonstrated skills in analytics and research, client relations, executive presentations, and cross-functional project management.
Required Experience with ADP Products, HCM Solutions, and Standout Technology.
Required Experience with Client Lifecycle Management from development to implementation and ongoing account management and support.
Required Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Travel Required.S-PHR, CPP, HCS , FPC, SHRM-CP/SCP certifications preferredExperience with ADP Products, HCM Solutions, and Standout TechnologyExperience managing and consulting with strategic client accounts and enterprise account managementExplore our COVID-19 page to understand how ADP is approaching safety, travel, the hiring interview process, and more.Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Equal Employment Opportunity at ADP: ADP affirms that inequality is detrimental to our associates, our clients, and the communities we serve.
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