Calix

To enable broadband service providers of all sizes to simplify, innovate and grow.

Associate Vice President, Customer Success – Tier 1, National Accounts

Full TimeRemoteTeam 1,001-5,000Since 2000H1B SponsorCompany SiteLinkedIn

Location

United States

Posted

8 days ago

Salary

$184.5K - $377.2K / year

Bachelor Degree10 yrs expEnglish

Job Description

• Define and execute Customer Success strategy for Tier 1 and National accounts • Drive measurable customer business outcomes including subscriber growth, retention, ARPU expansion, CSAT, and operational efficiency • Accelerate adoption and operationalization of Calix One platform capabilities • Serve as a trusted strategic advisor to C-suite and executive customer stakeholders • Partner with sales leadership on strategic account planning, white space analysis, and expansion opportunities. • Lead quarterly business reviews with executive sponsors, demonstrating business value and ROI. • Partner with Sales to drive expansion, renewal strength, and long-term value realization • Translate customer business priorities into scalable Success plays and engagement models • Expand adoption of subscription and platform across strategic accounts • Build and scale segment-specific Success motions tailored to Tier 1 complexity and operating models. • Attract, develop, and retain high-performing global teams • Build future-ready talent through career pathing, skills development, and leadership coaching • Foster a culture of accountability, customer obsession, innovation, and measurable impact • Operate with agility and decisiveness, even in ambiguous or rapidly changing environments. • Build trust and credibility by consistently operating in alignment with Calix core values. • Cultivate trusted relationships with senior customer executives and aligning success delivery to their strategic KPIs. • Advocate for the voice of the customer at the Calix leadership level, influencing product, strategy, and operations • Shape go-to-market strategy for strategic accounts and national programs • Represent Calix at industry events, executive briefings, and thought leadership forums.

Job Requirements

  • 10+ years of leadership experience in Customer Success or enterprise software/platform roles.
  • 8+ years of industry experience with deep knowledge of Tier 1 communication providers and their unique challenges.
  • Preferred experience in international markets, ideally with direct operational or strategic involvement.
  • Demonstrated ability to influence and collaborate across diverse internal and external stakeholder groups.
  • Exceptional communication skills—written, verbal, and public speaking—with a talent for storytelling.
  • Strong influencing and negotiation capabilities at the executive level.
  • Known for a bias toward action, resilience, and adaptability in dynamic environments.
  • Comfortable in driving immediacy to outcomes with incomplete information.
  • Track record of scaling high-performing teams that deliver measurable results.
  • Experience leveraging AI tools to drive innovation, productivity, and problem-solving.
  • Willingness to travel up to 40% domestically.

Benefits

  • More information about the pay range specific to candidate location and other factors will be shared during the recruitment process.
  • As a part of the total compensation package, this role may be eligible for a bonus.

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