Customer Success Manager Jobs in Illinois
Customer Success Manager jobs in Illinois are in strong demand, with the heaviest concentration in SaaS, financial technology, and enterprise software sectors and openings at every level from associate customer success representative through senior and strategic account management. Chicago is the dominant hiring hub, with Naperville and Schaumburg adding a steady share of suburban and regional openings. Established Illinois employers such as Salesforce, Morningstar, and Paylocity consistently hire customer success managers across onboarding, retention, and expansion specialties. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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About MVP One
MVP One is a leader in cloud-based software and solutions for asset-intensive industries, enabling teams to better manage their maintenance operations. Our user-friendly platform helps companies streamline workflows, reduce asset downtime, and optimize their human and capital resources.
About the Role
As a Customer Success Representative at MVP One, you will play a key role in driving customer retention, satisfaction, and growth by developing and maintaining strong customer relationships and proactively managing the customer experience.
In this role, you will serve as a product expert, trusted advisor, and primary point of contact for assigned accounts. You will guide customers throughout their lifecycle, from onboarding and adoption through ongoing account management and renewal. This includes independently leading Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs), renewal meetings, and other strategic customer discussions to evaluate account health, demonstrate value, identify opportunities for improvement, and strengthen long-term relationships. You will also work closely with Sales, Support, and other internal teams to ensure customer needs are addressed and opportunities for growth and improvement are identified.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop a strong understanding of the MVP One implementation methodology and demonstrate technical proficiency with both MVP One and MP2.
- Guide new customers through the post-sale onboarding process, providing ongoing guidance to ensure successful adoption and utilization of MVP One products and services.
- Build and maintain strong customer relationships to drive user adoption, satisfaction, retention, and account growth.
- Independently prepare for and lead Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) with customers, evaluating system utilization, identifying adoption gaps, discussing performance metrics, and developing action plans.
- Lead customer renewal meetings, proactively addressing customer concerns, demonstrating product value, identifying retention risks, and supporting renewal and expansion efforts.
- Understand customers' business needs and maintenance objectives, providing recommendations and developing success plans that establish critical success factors, KPIs, and measurable goals.
- Monitor account health and proactively identify risks, adoption challenges, and opportunities to improve the customer experience.
- Drive customer references, testimonials, and case studies.
- Collaborate with internal teams to communicate customer feedback, resolve issues, and support product enhancements.
- Promote new products, services, and marketing initiatives, including webinars, training sessions, and events.
- Process customer orders secured by Account Executives and the Customer Success team, including:
- Schedule training and consulting services.
- Release technical support services.
- Process subscription amendments.
- Release databases.
- Update customer accounts.
- Coordinate and schedule in-person and virtual training sessions hosted by MVP One.
- Maintain accurate customer records, document interactions, and ensure timely follow-through on commitments and assigned tasks.
Preferred Qualifications/Technologies
- Bachelor's degree and/or 2+ years of experience in technology sales, customer success, or account management within the software or SaaS industries.
- Experience in manufacturing, maintenance, or facilities management is preferred.
- Flexibility to work a varied schedule with occasional overnight travel.
- Demonstrated ability to build strong customer relationships, including with senior-level stakeholders.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including the confidence and ability to independently lead customer meetings and presentations.
- Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze situations, identify underlying issues, and recommend appropriate solutions.
- Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy, particularly when managing customer information, processing requests, documenting interactions, and coordinating follow-up.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple accounts, priorities, and deadlines independently.
- Expertise in issue resolution, customer advocacy, and escalation management.
- Strong technical aptitude and the ability to quickly learn software programs, including Salesforce CRM.
- Experience in project management, particularly with software implementations.
- Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
- Excellent time management, accountability, and follow-through.
- Bilingual in Spanish is a plus.
What We Offer
- Hybrid work schedule
- Comprehensive health benefits options beginning day one (health, dental, vision, short term disability, life insurance)
- Paid time off, including several holidays and floating holidays
- Parental leave
- Transit benefit program
- Company laptop
- Company meetups for all employees to connect in person and virtually
- Competitive Traditional & Roth 401k retirement plan with employer match
- Fitness center access in office building
- Opportunity to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
- Supportive and collaborative team culture
- Training and development opportunities to help you grow your skills
Ready to Join Our Team?
If you are a highly motivated and results-oriented individual with a passion for building relationships and helping businesses succeed, we encourage you to apply!
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Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software
- Banking & Financial Services
- Retail
- Consulting & Professional Services
What Illinois Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in customer success manager jobs across Illinois.
- Bachelor's degree in business, communications, or a related field required
- Two or more years of experience in customer success, account management, or SaaS support
- Demonstrated proficiency with CRM platforms such as Salesforce or Gainsight
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for enterprise client engagement
- Ability to manage a portfolio of accounts and drive measurable retention outcomes
- Experience with onboarding, renewal management, or upsell and expansion motions
Customer Success Manager Jobs in Illinois: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a customer success manager in Illinois?
Customer success manager roles in Illinois require no state-issued license or registration. Most Illinois employers expect a bachelor's degree in business, communications, marketing, or a related field, combined with experience in account management, SaaS support, or client services. Chicago-area technology and financial services firms are the most common entry point. Building proficiency in CRM tools such as Salesforce and earning a Gainsight or HubSpot certification strengthens a candidate's profile considerably in Illinois's competitive market.
Which companies hire customer success managers in Illinois?
Employers hiring customer success managers in Illinois right now include Braze, Wolters Kluwer, and Relativity, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Illinois's deep concentration of enterprise software, fintech, and professional services firms means demand for customer success talent is broad and consistent across the Chicago metro and its suburbs.
Which Illinois cities have the most customer success manager jobs?
Chicago, Illinois, and Romeoville have the most customer success manager openings in Illinois. Chicago drives the largest share due to its dense cluster of SaaS companies, financial technology firms, and corporate headquarters, while suburban centers like Naperville and Schaumburg contribute openings tied to the regional offices and technology campuses that anchor the I-88 corridor.
Are there remote customer success manager jobs in Illinois?
Yes, and more than most fields. Customer success management is a desk-based, relationship-driven role that translates well to remote and hybrid arrangements. About 91% of customer success manager openings tied to Illinois are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting how broadly distributed the employer base has become. Strategic and enterprise-level customer success roles tend to carry the most remote flexibility, while onboarding and implementation-focused positions often require occasional on-site work.
How can I get hired as a customer success manager in Illinois with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is moving from a support, sales development, or account coordinator role into customer success. Chicago-area SaaS companies regularly hire associate customer success managers or customer success coordinators who come from technical support or inside sales backgrounds. Firms such as Paylocity and Morningstar run structured onboarding programs that develop new hires without prior CS titles. Earning a Gainsight Certified Administrator credential or completing a HubSpot academy certification signals readiness and gives candidates without direct experience a concrete differentiator.
Where can I find and apply to customer success manager jobs in Illinois?
You can find and apply to customer success manager jobs in Illinois on Migrate Mate, which lists current Illinois openings. Find roles that fit your experience and location and apply directly.
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