Colin Bause

CEO

Cleveland, United States20 yrs 11 mos experience
Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

  • Led multiple teams in Customer Success roles.
  • Expert in driving customer retention and growth.
  • Proven track record in SaaS industry leadership.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a SaaS Customer Success Leader with extensive experience in team management and strategic planning.

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Skills

Core Skills

Customer SuccessStrategic PlanningSales OperationsSales Management

Other Skills

Team LeadershipRenewal Growth ForecastingChurn MitigationCustomer EngagementTeam BuildingSubscription Model TransitionForecastingClient EngagementClient SuccessRetention GoalsCoachingScrumSalesforce.comSolution SellingAccount Management

Experience

20 yrs 11 mos
Total Experience
3 yrs
Average Tenure
3 yrs 8 mos
Current Experience

Miro

Head of Strategic Customer Success

Sep 2022Present · 3 yrs 8 mos · Cleveland, Ohio, United States · Remote

  • Leading 4 teams (each consisting of a Manager and 6-9 CSMs) supporting the largest and most complex customers in the AMER region. Primary focus of the team is ensuring customer see ROI and impact from their investment, are able to articulate the value they have received, and continue to develop collaborative and innovative ways of working. We are here to help our customers create the next big thing, from first idea to final delivery, and to help build out a visual workspace for innovation, Key measurables include GRR, activation, MAU, and expansion. Direct partnership with Sales, Support, Marketing, and Product among others.
Customer SuccessTeam LeadershipStrategic PlanningSales Operations

Confluent

Director, Customer Success

May 2021Sep 2022 · 1 yr 4 mos · Austin, Texas Metropolitan Area · Remote

  • Leading 2 teams of managers and 6-8 CSMs supporting Large, strategic customers in the Western and Central US. Leveraging a consumption based model, CSMs are able to actively engage in what matters most to customers, and work with them on ensuring the most efficient outcomes possible. Direct engagement across all parts of the organization, with special focus on partnership with sales, professional services, and product. Joined prior to IPO, and helped to ensure repeatable results with an emphasis on renewal/growth forecasting, churn/risk mitigation, and product enablement.
Customer SuccessRenewal Growth ForecastingChurn MitigationSales Operations

Tableau software

3 roles

Senior Manager, Customer Success

Promoted

Jan 2018May 2021 · 3 yrs 4 mos · Austin, Texas Area

  • Selected to build, and lead inaugural Hybrid (inside and field) CSM team at Tableau. Initially focused on Central US corridor, eventually moving to a verticalized retail and consumer goods team focus. Team supported the largest enterprise and strategic customers in the region/industry, focused on ensuring continued value , growth, and integration for customers as Tableau moved to a multi-product, subscription based model. Led the team through eventual acquisition by Salesforce, and into initial COVID response.
Customer SuccessTeam BuildingSubscription Model TransitionSales Operations

Senior Manager, Enterprise Sales Area Managers

Jan 2017Jan 2018 · 1 yr · Austin, Texas Area

  • Continued duties from previous role, combined with more strategic planning, in-depth forecasting, and interim coverage of 2 new teams based out of Washington DC and Seattle.
Strategic PlanningForecastingSales Management

Manager, Enterprise Sales Area Managers

Feb 2016Dec 2016 · 10 mos · Austin, Texas Area

  • Led a team of 5-7 Enterprise Sales Area Managers, focused on landing and developing new and existing enterprise customers (2500+employees). Operated in partnership with a field based Sales team to ensure regional consistency and alignment, while partnering with our renewals, pre-sales, and support teams to ensure value-driven outcomes and ROI/Growth. Focused on Central US corridor ( PA to Colorado, and Michigan to Texas).
Sales ManagementClient Engagement

Compasslearning

4 roles

Manager, Renewal Sales/Client Success Team

Promoted

Feb 2014Nov 2015 · 1 yr 9 mos · Austin, Texas

  • Direct management/oversight of a team consisting of 2 account leads, and 12 account managers. Focused on driving the team to retention and booking goals, while focusing on client success and engagement. Directly accountable for all national/international/strategic retention business for all product lines.
  • Key Accomplishments:
  • Drove team to record retention/revenue goals.
  • Increased up-sell/cross-sell revenues across product lines.
  • Implemented multiple successful client engagement protocols.
  • Maintained strong upward development opportunities for staff.
  • Incorporated the first recognition/motivational programs for the team.
  • Oversaw major improvements in interdepartmental communication/teaming.
Client SuccessRetention GoalsCustomer Success

Lead Account Manager

Promoted

Feb 2013Feb 2014 · 1 yr · Austin, Texas

  • Coaching/strategic support for a team of 6 Account Managers covering the eastern half of the US.
  • Key Accomplishments:
  • My team saw the highest revenue/retention rates in all segments during my tenure.
  • Redesigned coverage/territories for more efficient client engagement.
  • Developed/launched a client renewal process/communication platform.
CoachingClient EngagementCustomer Success

Account Manager

Promoted

Jan 2013Feb 2013 · 1 mo · Austin, Texas

  • Account manager for all clients in New York and New England. Handled client retention/ acted as liaison between client and multiple company resources/departments. Incorporated aspects of previous renewal representative role with customer advocacy role, effectively owning client experience from day 1 of contract through client life-cycle.

Renewal Sales Representative

Aug 2011Dec 2012 · 1 yr 4 mos · Austin, Texas

  • Customer facing representative handling contract renewals for New York/New England.

Dell

4 roles

Inside Sales Rep II

Jan 2011Jul 2011 · 6 mos · Austin Area, Texas

  • Sales representative to small/medium business nationally. Specialized in sales of workstations, basic servers, and entry level storage solutions. Inbound/outbound sales with account management/development emphasis.

Inside Sales Representative- Gold Queue

Jun 2009Dec 2010 · 1 yr 6 mos · Austin Area, Texas

  • Third tier of consumer inside sales at Dell. Inbound sales with direct mentoring of teammates. Specializing in high end consumer workstation solutions.

Inside Sales Representative- Premium Queue

Mar 2008Jun 2009 · 1 yr 3 mos · Austin Area, Texas

  • Second tier of inside consumer sales at Dell. Inbound sales with emphasis on upsell/cross sell goals. Initial mentoring of new hire teammates.

Inside Sales Representative- New Queue

Nov 2007Mar 2008 · 4 mos · Austin Area, Texas

  • First tier of Dell inside consumer sales. Inbound sales queue with high call volume.

Wells fargo

Service Manager

Aug 2005Sep 2007 · 2 yrs 1 mo · Flagstaff, Arizona Area

  • Direct management/oversight of client experience inside the busiest branch in Flagstaff, AZ. Oversaw audit readiness/compliance, sales training/initiatives, and day to day teller operations.. Designed/implemented client facing promotions and oversaw all aspects of client engagement from branch tellers.

Blockbuster

Store Manager

Aug 2004Dec 2005 · 1 yr 4 mos · Flagstaff, Arizona

  • Managed the largest Blockbuster franchise in Northern Arizona. Staff of 8-12, with direct oversight of store operations, employee incentives, sales contests, etc.

Education

Northern Arizona University

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