Customer Success

CSM Work Samples

Interactive frameworks and templates for enterprise customer success — from QBRs and health scoring to renewals and stakeholder strategy.

Quarterly Business Review — Enterprise Template

A structured QBR framework designed for enterprise accounts ($500K+ ARR)

Scenario: Q1 2026 QBR for Meridian Logistics (fictional), a $1.2M ARR enterprise client using a SaaS platform for fleet optimization. The account is healthy but showing declining feature adoption in one product area.
Slide 1 — Executive Summary

Q1 2026 Partnership Health

94
Health Score
+3 vs Q4
98.7%
Uptime SLA
Above target
$1.2M
Current ARR
+$180K YoY
4.6/5
CSAT Score
+0.3 vs Q4
Slide 2 — Value Delivered This Quarter

ROI & Business Impact

$2.4M
Cost Savings (Fuel)
+18% efficiency
34%
Route Optimization
vs 28% baseline
12 min
Avg Response Time
-40% vs Q4
847
Active Users
+112 new
Slide 3 — Feature Adoption

Product Utilization Breakdown

Slide 4 — Strategic Recommendations

Next Quarter Action Plan

  • !
    Analytics Module Activation: Only 23% adoption in the analytics suite — propose a 2-week enablement sprint with dedicated training for the ops team. Expected impact: +$320K in identified savings.
  • Executive Sponsor Alignment: Schedule VP-level strategic planning session to align on H2 expansion goals. Prep ROI deck showing 340% platform ROI to support budget conversations.
  • API Integration Expansion: Complete Phase 2 ERP integration by mid-Q2. Technical scoping complete; awaiting Meridian's IT team sign-off on staging environment access.
  • Renewal Prep: Contract renews in 5 months. Begin multi-threading with procurement + finance. Propose multi-year with 15% expansion baked in for new warehouse locations.

Client Health Tracker — Portfolio Dashboard

A real-time portfolio view for managing 15+ enterprise accounts with automated health scoring

How it works: Health scores are calculated from a weighted formula: Product Adoption (30%) + Engagement Frequency (25%) + Support Ticket Sentiment (20%) + Exec Sponsor Activity (15%) + NPS/CSAT (10%). Scores update weekly; renewals flagged at 90/60/30 days.
9
Healthy Accounts
4
At Risk
2
Critical
$18.4M
Total ARR Managed
94%
Gross Retention
AccountARRHealth ScoreStatusLast QBRRenewalTop Risk
Meridian Logistics$1.2M94HealthyMar 28Sep 2026Low analytics adoption
Apex Financial$2.1M91HealthyMar 15Dec 2026
TerraGov Solutions$890K62At RiskFeb 20Jul 2026Exec sponsor departed
NovaCare Health$1.8M88HealthyMar 22Nov 2026
Vertex Manufacturing$640K38CriticalJan 10May 20263 escalations open, no QBR in 90d
BlueStar Retail$1.5M58At RiskMar 5Jun 2026Champion promoted out of dept
Cascade Energy$2.4M96HealthyApr 2Jan 2027
Prism Analytics$420K29CriticalDec 18May 2026Evaluating competitor; no engagement 45d
Summit Defense$3.2M92HealthyApr 8Mar 2027
Orbit SaaS$780K55At RiskFeb 28Aug 2026Usage dropped 40% after reorg
Redwood Pharma$1.6M85HealthyMar 30Oct 2026
CoreStack IT$520K60At RiskMar 1Jul 2026Budget freeze announced
Pinnacle Consulting$950K89HealthyApr 5Feb 2027
Ironclad Legal$680K82HealthyMar 18Nov 2026
Zenith Aerospace$1.4M87HealthyApr 10Dec 2026

Enterprise Onboarding Playbook

A 90-day structured implementation plan for enterprise SaaS deployments

Scenario: Onboarding a new $800K ARR enterprise client (fictional: Atlas Corp) deploying a workforce management platform across 3 business units and 2,000+ end users. Includes SSO integration, data migration, custom reporting, and phased rollout.

Phase 1: Discovery & Foundation

Days 1–14 | Kickoff → Technical Setup
  • Internal handoff from Sales (deal notes, success criteria, stakeholder map)
  • Executive kickoff call — align on business objectives, timeline, success metrics
  • Technical discovery: SSO requirements, data schema review, API inventory
  • Stakeholder mapping: Identify champions, end-user leads per BU, IT contacts
  • Provision sandbox environment + admin access for project leads
  • Draft joint success plan with measurable 30/60/90 milestones

Phase 2: Configuration & Integration

Days 15–45 | Build → Test → Validate
  • SSO/SAML configuration with client's Identity Provider
  • Historical data migration (3 years of workforce data, 2.4M records)
  • Custom reporting templates built to client's KPI framework
  • BU-specific workflow configuration (Operations, HR, Finance)
  • Integration testing with existing ERP + HRIS systems
  • UAT sign-off from each business unit lead

Phase 3: Launch & Adoption

Days 46–90 | Train → Deploy → Optimize
  • Train-the-trainer sessions for 12 internal champions
  • Phased rollout: BU1 (Ops) → BU2 (HR) → BU3 (Finance)
  • End-user onboarding webinars (4 cohorts, 500 users each)
  • Adoption monitoring: daily login rates, feature usage by BU
  • 30-day post-launch health check + exec readout
  • Transition to steady-state: handoff to long-term CSM cadence
ActivityCSMSolutions EngClient PMExec SponsorIT Lead
Executive KickoffRCAAI
Technical DiscoveryARCIR
Data MigrationIRAIR
User TrainingRCAII
Go-Live DecisionCCRAR
Success Review (Day 90)RIAAI

Customer Success Plan — Enterprise Template

A goal-driven success plan aligning customer business objectives to product value realization

Scenario: 6-month success plan for DataVault Inc. (fictional), a $1.5M ARR account 90 days post-implementation. Goal: drive adoption from 45% → 80%, secure expansion into 2 additional departments, and position for multi-year renewal.

1Business Objectives

Reduce manual reporting timeTarget: -60%
Increase data-driven decisionsTarget: 80% adoption
Consolidate from 4 tools → 1Target: Full migration
Enable self-serve analytics for VPsTarget: 12 active VPs

2Success Metrics (KPIs)

Daily Active Users450 → 720
Feature Adoption Score45% → 80%
Support Tickets / Month< 8 (from 22)
NPS Score50+ (from 32)
Exec Engagement (Quarterly)VP+ in every QBR

3Action Items & Owners

Launch advanced training cohort — CSM owns, 4 sessions complete
Build exec dashboard — Solutions Eng + CSM, delivered Apr 10
Dept expansion proposal — CSM drafting ROI for Marketing + Legal BUs
Champion enablement — Certify 6 internal power users by May 30
API integration (Phase 2) — Blocked on client IT resource allocation
Renewal strategy session — Internal prep with AM + leadership by Jun 15

4Risk Register

Budget freeze risk: CFO announced cost review. Mitigation: Prep hard-ROI deck showing $3.2M in savings; position as cost-reduction tool, not expense.
Champion mobility: Primary champion targeting internal promotion. Mitigation: Multi-thread to 3 additional stakeholders; begin relationship with successor.
Integration delays: IT team stretched thin. Mitigation: Offer PS hours to accelerate; escalate timeline risk to exec sponsor.

5Progress Toward Goals

Feature Adoption62% (Target: 80%)
Daily Active Users580 / 720
Support Ticket Reduction11 / mo (Target: <8)
Department ExpansionProposal in progress

Executive Business Review — Strategic Framework

A VP/C-level strategic review that goes beyond QBR metrics to align on long-term partnership vision

Scenario: Annual EBR for Cascade Energy (fictional), a $2.4M ARR account. The review is designed for CTO + VP Operations attendance and focuses on strategic alignment, competitive moat, and multi-year investment planning rather than tactical metrics.
Section 1 — Executive Attendees

Stakeholder Alignment

Sarah Chen
CTO, Cascade Energy
Marcus Williams
VP Operations
Priya Patel
Dir. of Engineering
Iyahannah Wheeler
Sr. CSM (Presenter)
David Kim
VP Customer Success
Section 2 — Strategic Value Delivered

Year-in-Review: Business Outcomes

$8.2M
Total Value Realized
+42% YoY
341%
Platform ROI
vs 280% prior year
96
Health Score
+8 points YoY
4.8/5
Exec NPS
Top quartile
Section 3 — Strategic Alignment

Partnership Roadmap — Next 12 Months

Digital Transformation

Expand platform to cover 3 additional business units (Supply Chain, Safety, Sustainability). Projected: +$800K ARR, 1,200 new users, 15% operational efficiency gain.

AI/ML Capabilities

Early access to predictive maintenance module. Cascade Energy to serve as design partner for v2 launch. Expected: 30% reduction in unplanned downtime.

Enterprise Integration

Deep integration with SAP S/4HANA and Salesforce CRM. Bi-directional data sync eliminating 40 hours/month of manual data entry across teams.

Innovation Partnership

Quarterly innovation council with joint product teams. Cascade's real-world use cases directly informing product roadmap priorities for energy vertical.

Section 4 — Investment & Commitment

Multi-Year Growth Proposal

$2.4M
Current ARR
$3.6M
Proposed Year 2 ARR
+50% growth
$4.8M
Projected Year 3 ARR
+100% from today
3-Year
Proposed Term
15% multi-year discount

Renewal Strategy Playbook

A structured renewal framework with expansion mapping, timeline milestones, and upsell identification

Scenario: Renewal playbook for TerraGov Solutions (fictional), an $890K ARR account renewing in 90 days. The account is at-risk (health score: 62) due to executive sponsor departure. Goal: save the renewal, secure a 2-year term, and land a $200K expansion.
Phase 1: Discovery
T-90 Days
  • Internal renewal risk assessment
  • Stakeholder power map refresh
  • Usage & adoption data pull
  • Competitive intel review
Phase 2: Value Proof
T-60 Days
  • Build hard-ROI business case
  • Custom EBR for new exec sponsor
  • Reference call with peer account
  • Address open support tickets
Phase 3: Negotiation
T-30 Days
  • Present renewal + expansion proposal
  • Multi-year pricing options
  • Procurement alignment call
  • Legal redline review
Phase 4: Close
T-7 Days
  • Final exec sign-off
  • Contract execution
  • Post-renewal success plan
  • Internal win announcement
Risk Mitigation Strategy

At-Risk Account Save Plan

Expansion Opportunity Map

Growth Levers for Renewal

$120K
New Module: Audit Trail
FedRAMP audit requirement creates natural demand. 3 departments requesting compliance automation.
$55K
Seat Expansion
2 new field offices onboarding in Q3. 180 additional users at current per-seat pricing.
$25K
Premium Support Tier
Account averaging 18 tickets/month. Upgrade to dedicated support pod reduces resolution time by 60%.

Champion & Stakeholder Map

A stakeholder intelligence matrix with influence scoring, sentiment tracking, and relationship strategy

Scenario: Stakeholder map for BlueStar Retail (fictional), a $1.5M ARR account. The primary champion was recently promoted out of the department. This map tracks all key stakeholders, their influence level, sentiment toward the platform, and recommended engagement strategy.
Jennifer Liu
VP of Customer Experience
RoleChampion
Influence10/10
SentimentVery Positive
EngagementMonthly 1:1
StrategyLeverage for exec intros; co-present at industry events
Michael Torres
Dir. of IT Operations
RoleAdvocate
Influence8/10
SentimentPositive
EngagementBi-weekly sync
StrategyTechnical trusted advisor; feed API roadmap updates
Rachel Drummond
CFO
RoleNeutral
Influence9/10
SentimentCost-Conscious
EngagementQuarterly EBR
StrategyLead with hard ROI; TCO comparison vs. alternatives
David Park
Sr. Manager, Store Ops
RoleChampion
Influence6/10
SentimentVery Positive
EngagementWeekly standup
StrategyPower user; certify as internal trainer; success story source
Greg Nakamura
VP Procurement
RoleBlocker
Influence7/10
SentimentSkeptical
EngagementRenewal only
StrategyEngage via CFO; provide competitive TCO analysis; offer multi-year incentive
Ana Reyes
Training Coordinator
RoleAdvocate
Influence5/10
SentimentPositive
EngagementMonthly check-in
StrategyEnablement partner; co-build training curriculum; adoption driver

Influence vs. Sentiment Matrix

High Influence + Positive
Jennifer Liu (VP CX) — Champion
Michael Torres (Dir IT) — Advocate
High Influence + Negative/Neutral
Rachel Drummond (CFO) — Neutral
Greg Nakamura (VP Procurement) — Blocker
Lower Influence + Positive
David Park (Sr. Mgr Ops) — Champion
Ana Reyes (Training) — Advocate
Lower Influence + Negative/Neutral
No stakeholders in this quadrant