Customer Success Manager
Taken at the midpoint of its range, $97,500/yr, this role pays less than the middle Customer Success opening on the board today ($143k/yr); the usual band for that kind of seat is $113k–$252k/yr.
The posting
Who we are
Since 1843, The Economist Group has championed independence, excellence and openness, helping people understand and tackle the critical challenges shaping the world. Today, we are building on that legacy as a global media and information-services company powered by digital innovation, analytical rigour and evidence-based insight.
Across our three businesses - The Economist, Economist Enterprise and Economist Education - we deliver trusted analysis and insights to individuals and organisations in more than 170 countries. United by a shared purpose to drive progress, we empower decision-makers to make sense of change and chart a course through an increasingly complex world.
As a colleague, you will be part of a culture that values ideas, encourages ownership and holds itself to high standards. We invest in people who are curious, thoughtful and adaptable, whether they are launching new products, reporting on global events or harnessing emerging technologies such as AI to improve how we work. Here, fresh thinking is taken seriously, ambition is matched by integrity, and great work is recognised. Working across disciplines, geographies and perspectives, we are united by a commitment to innovation, excellence and creating meaningful impact.
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We are looking for a Customer Success Manager to join The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) at a time of continued growth and investment.
In this role, you will support the success and retention of our US client base, ensuring customers derive value from EIU’s solutions and services. You will manage a portfolio of accounts across the customer lifecycle, taking ownership of retention strategy and renewals for lower-tier accounts, while working closely with Account Managers to support engagement and renewal outcomes for high-value and strategic customers.
Reporting to the Global Head of Customer Success, you will collaborate with Account Management and other internal teams to strengthen customer relationships, monitor account health, and drive adoption of EIU products.
Key responsibilities
- Manage a portfolio of client accounts, supporting customer engagement, adoption, and satisfaction.
- Take primary responsibility for retention strategy and renewal management for lower-tier accounts, identifying risks and opportunities to maximise renewal outcomes.
- Partner with Account Managers to support high-value and high-touch accounts, contributing insights on product usage, adoption, and customer sentiment.
- Monitor customer health metrics including usage, engagement, and feedback, identifying opportunities to strengthen client value.
- Act as a first point of contact for customer queries, coordinating issue resolution with internal teams where required.
- Lead onboarding and user enablement, ensuring clients understand how to effectively use EIU solutions.
- Deliver targeted engagement initiatives such as webinars, product updates, and curated content to key user groups.
- Capture and share customer insights and feedback internally to help inform product development and improve the client experience.
Key skills and experience
- 5+ years’ experience in customer success, account management, or a client-facing role.
- Demonstrated ability to manage customer retention, renewals, and lifecycle engagement.
- Strong communication and relationship management skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities across a portfolio of accounts.
- A collaborative approach, with experience working across commercial and product teams.
- Comfortable using data and insights to inform customer engagement and retention strategies.
- Experience working with financial services clients is ideal.
- Experience supporting data feeds, APIs or other technical data-delivery products is an advantage
Why join us?
- Work as part of a global organisation with a strong reputation for high-quality research and analysis.
- Join a growing customer success team with opportunities for development and progression.
- Contribute to strengthening client relationships and delivering value to organisations across Europe
The expected base salary for this position is between $90k - $105k base plus a performance related bonus. It is not typical for offers to be made at or near the top of the range. Rather, salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, licensure or certifications obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered
In addition to base salary we offer a competitive benefits package.
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Working Arrangements
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What we offer
Our benefits package is designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and work-life balance. It includes a highly competitive pension or 401(k) plan, private health insurance, and 24/7 access to counselling and wellbeing resources through our Employee Assistance Program.
We also offer a range of lifestyle benefits, including our Work From Anywhere program, which allows you to work from any location where you have the legal right to do so for up to 25 days per year. In addition, we provide generous annual and parental leave, as well as dedicated days off for volunteering and even for moving home.
You will also be given free access to all The Economist content, including an online subscription, our range of apps, podcasts and more.
Taken from The Economist Group's own posting, last seen live on 2 Nov 2026.
The application
Your details and CV, then 7 questions.
- 1.Are you legally authorised to work in the country in which the role you are applying for is based?Yes or no
- 2.Will you now or in the future require sponsorship to work in the country in which the role you are applying for is based? If yes, please specify what sponsorship you believe you may require.Short answer · optional
- 3.What is your desired base annual salary? Please include the currency.Short answer
- 4.What is your notice period?Short answer
- 5.We are committed to building and retaining a diverse and inclusive workforce. If you believe you may require accommodations or adjustments at any stage to your hiring process due to disability or neurodivergence, sincerely held religious beYes or no · optional
- 6.Are you subject to a restrictive covenant, non-competition or confidentiality agreement which limits your right or ability to accept employment or perform similar duties for or on behalf of a new employer?Yes or no
- 7.Are you a current or previous employee of The Economist Group?Yes or no
From The Economist Group's apply page, checked 1 Nov 2026.
About The Economist Group
Publisher of The Economist that also sells its journalism and the Economist Intelligence Unit's country, economic and political research to companies, banks and governments as business subscriptions.
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