Customer Success (Onboarding) Specialist

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Take ownership of SMB customer relationships to ensure successful onboarding and implementation, driving immediate value and customer advocacy for long-term partnerships.

Do work that matters. 

At AlertMedia, everything we do supports our mission: To save lives and minimize loss by identifying active threats globally and facilitating timely communications when an emergency threatens personal safety and business continuity.  

Our core values drive us in our important mission of keeping people safe: 

  • We’re humans not robots
  • Customers always come first
  • We work better together
  • Simplicity is our strength
  • Our reputation is priceless
  • Hard work pays off

AlertMedia is looking for a customer-focused Customer Success (Onboarding) Specialist who will take immediate ownership of our SMB customer relationships as they begin their AlertMedia customer journey.  The Customer (Onboarding) Specialist serves as a product expert and project manager throughout a scaled experience.  As part of AlertMedia’s larger Customer Success team, Onboarding Specialist believe that implementation sets the tone for our long-term partnership, leading to customer advocacy and future renewals. They are determined to navigate customers through a successful deployment, driving time to value and ensuring a seamless post-implementation handoff to the Customer Success Manager. 

As one of the fastest growing software companies in the nation, we’re focused on finding the best talent and building the best team to continue accelerating our rapid growth to keep up with our demand! 

Who you are: 

You are an accomplished Customer Onboarding/Implementation Specialist with proven success in effectively implementing and onboarding a project or software with SMB customers. You naturally approach situations with a solution-driven mindset and embrace a hybrid approach of enabling customers with hands-on and self-service training formats. You are comfortable balancing different customer goals, resources, and timelines with the ability to fiercely prioritize across a high volume of customers. You are a dedicated customer advocate and enjoy working cross-functionally to drive immediate value and develop innovative solutions for our varied customer base. 

What you get to do every day: 

  • Act as the primary owner of dozens of concurrent SMB customer implementations 
  • Lead initial customer kickoff meeting, initiating conversation on goals and setting mutually agreed upon expectations for the implementation project and timeline 
  • Facilitate regular implementation working sessions with the customer, navigating customer objections when warranted 
  • Clearly communicate action items across internal and external teams and provide regular project updates to the customer 
  • Sensitively manage and interpret data, consulting on data imports and automations 
  • Strategize with the larger Customer Operations team to provide industry-specific best practices and proven AlertMedia solutions, accounting for customer goals and use cases 
  • Respond to customer inquiries in a thoughtful and timely manner, displaying ownership in all interactions 
  • Diligently manage implementation milestones and overall project status internally in Gainsight 
  • Ensure visibility for the dedicated CSM throughout implementation, leading to a seamless IM-to-CSM handoff once the customer is deployed 
  • Actively participate in a cross-functional feedback loop with Leadership and Product Management teams to continuously improve and scale the SMB implementation experience 
  • Contribute to AlertMedia’s culture, values, and vision for the future 

What you bring to the role: 

  • 2+ years’ experience in a customer-facing role in a SaaS environment
  • 1+ years’ experience guiding customers through the onboarding and implementation lifecycle
  • Experience using a CRM system such as: Salesforce, Gainsight, HubSpot, Zendesk 
  • Desire to work with a high volume of customers and range of customer profiles  
  • Excellent project management skills with proven ability to prioritize competing tasks 
  • Must have strong English language skills – written and verbal 
  • Strong listening and creative problem-solving skills  
  • Self-motivated and action-oriented, yet willing to work within a team environment   
  • Enthusiasm in collaborating with all members of our team (Customer Success, Customer Support, Technical Solutions, Sales, Marketing, Product Management, and Engineering) 
  • The aptitude to learn and be coached 
  • This is a hybrid role, 2 days a week in the Reforma area of Mexico City where you'll get to collaborate with other Customer Operations, Engineering and Product Engineering team members

Why you’ll love working at AlertMedia:  

 

At AlertMedia, you’re not just building software—you’re helping organizations protect their people when it matters most. We’re a fast-growing SaaS company with a global footprint, and we’re intentional about creating an environment where talented people can do meaningful work, grow quickly, and feel genuinely supported.We offer the stability of a proven, award-winning company paired with the energy and opportunity of a high-growth environment. Here, your voice matters, your growth is prioritized, and your impact is visible.

  • Competitive base salary plus an annual company bonus
  • 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Parental leave program and Christmas bonus (Aguinaldo)
  • Generous vacation and holiday policy, because rest matters
  • Monthly work-from-home stipend and all necessary equipment provided (laptop, monitor, accessories)
  • Recognition & rewards that celebrate wins—big and small
  • Language immersion programs with teammates across the globe (English, Spanish, and more)
  • Continuous learning and career growth, including mentorship, tech talks, and personalized 1:1 development sessions
  • An award-winning culture built on trust, collaboration, and respect

Most importantly, you’ll work alongside smart, kind, and driven people who care deeply about what they do—and about each other. At AlertMedia, we invest in your career, value your perspective, and give you the space to grow while doing work that truly makes a difference.

 

About AlertMedia:  

 

AlertMedia helps organizations protect their people and operations during critical events. Our award-winning platform combines threat intelligence, emergency communication, and travel risk management to help companies identify risks, respond faster, and recover with confidence. Trusted by thousands of organizations—including JetBlue, Coca-Cola Bottling, and Walmart—AlertMedia supports essential communication for teams operating in more than 150 countries.

We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace where everyone can do their best work. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

This is an exciting time to join AlertMedia. As we continue to grow, you’ll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact, develop your career, and help shape the future of a company with a powerful mission.

Learn more at www.alertmedia.com — and join us in our mission to help organizations save lives and minimize loss through effective communication.

Please note: AlertMedia does not currently sponsor applicants for work visas.

 

By applying for the role, you agree that Alert Media will use your Personal Information in connection with the recruitment process and in accordance with our Privacy Policy – https://www.alertmedia.com/legal/privacy-policy/  

Perks & Benefits Extracted with AI

  • Health Insurance: 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Home Office Stipend: Monthly work-from-home stipend and all necessary equipment provided (laptop, monitor, accessories)
  • Learning Budget: Continuous learning and career growth, including mentorship, tech talks, and personalized 1:1 development sessions
  • Recognition and rewards program: Recognition & rewards that celebrate wins—big and small
  • Paid Parental Leave: Parental leave program and Christmas bonus (Aguinaldo)
  • Paid Time Off: Generous vacation and holiday policy, because rest matters
  • Remote-Friendly: This is a hybrid role, 2 days a week in the Reforma area of Mexico City where you'll get to collaborate with other Customer Operations, Engineering and Product Engineering team members

AlertMedia has disrupted our industry and become its technology leader, now serving some of the largest and most respected companies in the world. Our emergency communication solution enables organizations to keep their people safe, informed, and connected during critical events. Customers in telecom, healthcare, transportation, energy, manufacturing, government, and education use AlertMedia for emergency communication, regular business communication, and operational activities such as scheduling, dispatching, and other logistics. This is an amazing opportunity to be part of our wave of momentum and take our company, and your career, to the next growth stage. We'd love to get to know you better and share how we serve our amazing customers.

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