Alexander Smith

CEO

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia16 yrs 10 mos experience
Highly Stable

Key Highlights

  • Scaled customer success team from 1 to 30+ members.
  • Drove revenue growth from $0.5M to $15M ARR.
  • Implemented automated customer health scoring systems.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a SaaS Customer Success Leader with extensive experience in team scaling and revenue growth.

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Skills

Core Skills

Customer SuccessTeam LeadershipSaas

Other Skills

Strategic PlanningVoice of the CustomerCross-Organization CollaborationOperational PlanningData AnalysisCoachingTalent ManagementSoftware as a Service (SaaS)Team BuildingRevenue & Profit GrowthStakeholder ManagementBusiness Process ManagementAPACKey MetricsSalesforce Reporting

About

I build and deliver customer experiences, scaling teams across onboarding, technical implementation, support, CSMs, AMs, and $ growth. I’ve been lucky enough to grow a number of cohesive post-sale teams from the ground up with the help of some awesome mentors. I love designing customer journeys, processes, internal systems and revenue ops and working hand in hand with Product, GTM and C-Suite for accelerated growth.

Experience

16 yrs 10 mos
Total Experience
3 yrs 3 mos
Average Tenure
3 mos
Current Experience

Firmable

Head of Customer

Feb 2026Present · 3 mos · Melbourne, Victoria, Australia · Hybrid

Team LeadershipStrategic PlanningVoice of the CustomerCross-Organization CollaborationOperational PlanningData Analysis+2

Customer success services (australia)

Customer Success Consultant

Apr 2025Feb 2026 · 10 mos · Melbourne, Victoria, Australia · Hybrid

  • Working with the Customer Success Services team to deliver fractional and consulting CS services to Australian businesses. Get in touch!
Customer Success

Freelance

Fractional Exec, CS Consultant and Mentor

Mar 2025Feb 2026 · 11 mos · Melbourne, Victoria, Australia · Hybrid

  • Currently engaged with 3 clients in LegalTech, Services and EdTech space. Focussing on product development, GTM strategy, embedding early-stage CX foundations and advising on CS function redesign/strategy.
Customer Success

Lawvu

3 roles

Global Vice President of Customer Success

Promoted

Aug 2021Feb 2025 · 3 yrs 6 mos · Remote

  • Spanning Ops and GTM functions, I was responsible for our post-sale experience. I led the global CS department consisting of Implementation managers, CSMs and Technical Support, responsible for client retention, onboarding, adoption and upsell growth.
  • Played a pivotal role in LawVu's growth from Seed to Series B, growing the business from $0.5 to $15 million USD ARR, and scaling our customer base from c.20 in Aus/NZ to 350+ mid & enterprise clients including those listed on ASX, NASDAQ & FTSE, across APAC, North America, UK & Europe.
  • Built a team of high-performing remote-first members, scaling headcount from 1 to 30+ global professionals across 5 years, while maintaining a team retention rate of >75%. Evolved the team from a high-touch, white-glove model to a segmented, scalable, and monetised function focused on TTFV, expansion sales, logo retention and turning our NRR from breakeven to positive.
  • Responsible for revenue & forecasting to our board and investors; people and resource planning; implementing our customer academy; CS and RevOps via Hubspot then Salesforce & Vitally, Chili Piper and Gong. Implemented automated customer health scoring, end-user support, professional services and pre-sales support.
Customer Success

Senior Director of Customer Success

Promoted

Jul 2020Aug 2021 · 1 yr 1 mo · Remote

Head of Customer Success

Nov 2019Jul 2020 · 8 mos · Remote

Plexus

Manager of Customer Success

May 2018Aug 2019 · 1 yr 3 mos · Melbourne, Australia · On-site

  • I lead the core Customer Success and Customer Experience strategy, serving predominantly enterprise clients across the US, UK and APAC. Worked with colleagues across commercial, revenue and project consultancy in pre-sale and delivery. Implemented the company's 1st and 2nd line tiered technical support desk, product integrated help resources & live chat. Managed enterprise accounts, renewals and upsell.

Prospectsoft

4 roles

Head of Customer Success Management

Jan 2016Aug 2017 · 1 yr 7 mos · Stokenchurch, Bucks

  • As the business transitioned from on-premise to SaaS, I built our first CSM department, migrating all clients to the cloud. We worked to ensure customers achieved maximum value and success from our integrated CRM, eCommerce and eMarketing products and custom development/professional services, continually helping them expand their solutions through add-ons and bespoke builds.
  • I led my team in managing the entire customer journey from purchase and onboarding to long-term adoption, cross-selling, and retention, while monitoring key success metrics to drive account growth and renewals. Additionally, I oversaw strategic initiatives such as SaaS migrations, platform engagement tools like Intercom, and the development of data-led CS delivery.

Account Manager

Promoted

Jul 2014Dec 2015 · 1 yr 5 mos · Stokenchurch, Bucks

  • Working within the Client Services department, I managed my own portfolio of UK-based accounts across various industries, providing system reviews and consultancy to help customers enhance efficiency and ROI. I worked directly with business owners, decision-makers, and system users to identify improvements to their IT systems and workflows, approaching each account with a techno-commercial consultancy mindset. I collaborated with internal teams and integration partners to translate customer needs into technical solutions, overseeing the design, implementation, and training for system enhancements.
Team LeadershipTalent ManagementCoachingSoftware as a Service (SaaS)Team BuildingCustomer Success+1

New Business Sales Consultant

Promoted

Jul 2012Jul 2014 · 2 yrs · Stokenchurch, Bucks

  • As part of the Sales and Marketing team, I was responsible for securing new license sales of CRM, eCommerce, web, and e-marketing solutions across the UK, managing my own pipeline from first contact to final sale. I sold to Managing Directors/CEOs; Sales Directors and AEs, applying Solution Selling and SPIN methodologies to uncover client needs, advise on technical configurations, and build compelling commercial proposals. Collaborating with marketing, our developers, and resale and installation partners nationwide. I developed promotional strategies for our events, delivered tailored sales presentations, and secured new business opportunities across a range of SME verticals.

Sales And Marketing Associate

Jul 2010Aug 2011 · 1 yr 1 mo · Stokenchurch, Bucks · On-site

  • As part of my four-year course at Sheffield Business School, I completed a 13-month placement in ProspectSoft’s Sales and Marketing department. I supported the New Business sales team in progressing cold leads, assisted with customer visits and demonstrations, and gained hands-on experience with the solution selling process. Alongside this, I contributed to marketing campaigns, learning new skills in HTML, SEO, and PPC, while also earning Employee of the Quarter and a job offer to return after my degree. Lots of cold calling, appointment booking and lead nurturing!

Toys r us

2 roles

Retail and Customer Service Manager

Apr 2007May 2008 · 1 yr 1 mo · Greater Nottingham · On-site

  • Collaborated with the management team to drive daily sales and operational targets, leading and training sales, service, and warehouse teams, while earning awards in customer service and loss prevention, managing high-value stock and cash handling.

Retail Sales Assistant Supervisor

Apr 2005Apr 2007 · 2 yrs · Greater Nottingham · On-site

  • Consistently delivered strong sales and customer service in-store, earning Employee of the Month while advising on a wide product range, achieving sales targets, and gaining cross-departmental experience across merchandising, tech, outdoor, bikes, and babycare.

Haleys ltd

Office assitant

Jun 2004Jul 2004 · 1 mo · Greater Nottingham

Education

Sheffield Hallam University

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) — Marketing

Jan 2008Jan 2012

New College Nottingham

Higher National Certificate — Business

Jan 2006Jan 2008

West Bridgford Sixth Form

A-Levels Biology

Jan 2004Jan 2006

West Bridgford Comprehensive School

GCSEs

Jan 1999Jan 2004

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