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How do we differentiate ourselves in a down market like we are today

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  1. Chinmay Sardesai
    Chinmay Sardesai

    Cisco Leader - Strategy & Planning, CX Ops • 9mo

    Regardless of the industry you are in, IMHO, the best thing you can do in a down market like this is invest in yourself - through education, training, certifications, and building your network. You may not see results overnight or immediate success in your day-to-day engagements, but every minute spent preparing yourself will pay off tremendously when conditions improve and new opportunities surface. We are living in unprecedented times, with rapid technological evolution driven by AI and a mark ...Read More

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  2. Meenal Shukla
    Meenal Shukla

    Zoom Head of Scaled Customer Success, Onboarding, Learning and Adoption • 2y

    Given that it is a broad question, I will narrow it down to customer success roles (my answer will be different if you are in a marketing, PM, Engineering or FP&A roles). Showcase Results and Impact: When applying for customer success roles, emphasize your track record of delivering tangible results. Highlight specific examples where you've improved customer satisfaction, retention rates, or upsell opportunities for previous employers. Quantify Achievements: Use measurable metrics to quantif ...Read More

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  3. John Brunkard
    John Brunkard

    Salamander Advisory Customer Success Advisor | Formerly Adobe, Sitecore, Red Hat, Symantec, Blue Coat, Intel, Dell, Dialogic • 9mo

    Showcase ROI with Metrics: Demonstrate CS’s impact on revenue retention and growth (e.g., “CS cut churn by 5%, saving $500K” or “Upsells added $300K”). Focus on high-value accounts (e.g., “95% renewal rate for top 20% of clients”). Position CS as a Revenue Protector: Emphasize retention over acquisition (e.g., “CS reduced at-risk accounts by 10%”). Compare CS costs to churn losses (e.g., “$200K in CS prevents $1M revenue loss”). For customers, show how CS maximizes their ROI to secure renewals. ...Read More

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