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Paolo Giacomelli

Paolo Giacomelli

Head Of Customer Success
London,ENG

Summary

Accomplished and motivated professional with a proven track record of leading and managing high-performing Customer Success teams. Recognized for consistently delivering exceptional customer experiences, strategically improving retention rates, and fostering strong client relationships. Advocate for customer-centric strategies and the utilization of data-driven insights to optimize processes and elevate satisfaction. Eager to apply my expertise in advancing customer success initiatives to contribute actively to the growth and success of a dynamic organization.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages

Work History

Head of Customer Success/Account Manager

Thynk Cloud
12.2024 - Current
  • ADeveloping and supporting the newly created Customer success department
  • Develop Customer Success strategy and processes including renewal playbook and cross sell and upsell processes.
  • Streamlined customer service processes for increased efficiency and faster response times.
  • Create and fostering collaboration with sales, marketing and C level players.
  • ARR managed: 6.8M

Manager Customer Success Team EMEA

London BigCommerce
London, England
11.2022 - 11.2024
  • Leading and supervising a diverse team of 8 customer success professionals
  • Experience in a Digital scalable customer journey with the creation of an Enterprise customer success community (3 team members)
  • Analyzed customer data, identified trends, and devised strategic initiatives to enhance satisfaction levels and improve customer retention rates
  • Collaborated cross-functionally with sales and marketing to enhance overall customer experiences
  • Hire, coach and train individuals
  • Implemented process enhancements, optimized workflows, and consistently refined the customer journey to maximize efficiency and satisfaction
  • Proactively managed client escalations, effectively resolving issues and maintaining strong client relationships.
  • Decrease downgrade by 82%
  • NRR increment: 105%

Sr Customer Success Manager

BigCommerce
London, England
07.2021 - 11.2022
  • Successfully managed a portfolio of high-potential and complex enterprise accounts, consistently surpassing customer satisfaction targets by proactively addressing their unique needs and challenges ( H2 - 114% ARR Retention Rate)
  • Mentored and trained junior Customer Success Managers
  • Created and led Strategic Business Reviews, collaborating cross- functionally with internal teams and customers to establish comprehensive long-term success roadmaps, resulting in enhanced customer retention and revenue expansion.
  • Reduced churn rate by proactively identifying at-risk customers and addressing their needs.

Customer Success Manager

BigCommerce
London, England
08.2020 - 09.2021
  • Conducted strategic business reviews with clients, actively collaborating to create and execute personalized plans
  • Displayed complete ownership of an assigned Book of Business comprising high-profile Enterprise-level customers, consistently surpassing essential customer success metrics such as Net Promoter Score (NPS), account growth, revenue retention, and precise forecasting
  • Nurtured influential and referable client relationships across all levels, from entry-level professionals to C-level executives.

Account Manager

MyWoWo Travel App
Milan, Italy
09.2019 - 10.2020
  • Led the development and successful launch of a pioneering B2B2C Travel App
  • Negotiated and finalized multiple strategic partnership agreements with influential industry stakeholders
  • Provided account management services to existing clients, fostering enduring relationships and ensuring their ongoing satisfaction and loyalty.

Sales & Partnership Manager

MyWoWo
Milan, Italy
06.2018 - 09.2019
  • Devised and executed a comprehensive sales strategy, ensuring complete territorial coverage
  • Delivered persuasive and informative sales presentations to prospective clients and partners
  • Pursued new business prospects proactively and diligently, initiating meetings with crucial decision-makers to cultivate valuable professional connections and capitalize on emerging market trends, leading to an impressive surge in app downloads surpassing 160,000.

Strategic Sales Support Analyst

Cvent
01.2017 - 06.2018
  • Facilitated sales performance calls, fostering collaborative problem-solving and discussion among sales representatives and leadership to identify areas for improvement per account
  • Played a key role in enhancing sales productivity and revenue growth by collecting, analyzing, and evaluating hospitality cloud sales data, offering actionable insights and recommendations for performance optimization
  • Led sales reporting and forecasting initiatives, providing accurate and timely information to the sales team, enabling informed decision-making.

Education

BBA - Economy And Tourism

University of Westminster
London, ENG
01.2014 - 01.2017

Skills

  • Team Leadership

  • Customer Relationship

  • Data Analysis

  • Problem solving

  • Creative thinking

  • Decision making

  • Teamwork and collaboration

  • Time management

  • Excellent communication

  • Team building

Timeline

Head of Customer Success/Account Manager

Thynk Cloud
12.2024 - Current

Manager Customer Success Team EMEA

London BigCommerce
11.2022 - 11.2024

Sr Customer Success Manager

BigCommerce
07.2021 - 11.2022

Customer Success Manager

BigCommerce
08.2020 - 09.2021

Account Manager

MyWoWo Travel App
09.2019 - 10.2020

Sales & Partnership Manager

MyWoWo
06.2018 - 09.2019

Strategic Sales Support Analyst

Cvent
01.2017 - 06.2018

BBA - Economy And Tourism

University of Westminster
01.2014 - 01.2017
Paolo GiacomelliHead Of Customer Success