The Company
Electrum is a next-generation payment software technology company.
Since 2012, we've delivered trusted, enterprise-grade, cloud-native software to optimise financial transaction processing. Our deep expertise has established us as a respected partner in high-volume, low-value payment schemes, enabling clients to deliver services to millions of South Africans daily.
At Electrum, we are grounded in impact – designing solutions that matter, acting with urgency, and continuously learning as we scale. We believe in creating together – working side by side with our clients and teams to build meaningful, lasting solutions. We prioritise making it safe – encouraging open communication, smart risk-taking, and trust so that creativity and alignment thrive. And we back empowered strong teams – hiring brilliant people, collaborating hard, and holding each other to high standards while leading with empathy and kindness.
The Opportunity
We’re looking for a motivated and detail-oriented professional with experience in managing client relationships and a passion for delivering exceptional service. This role, based in Cape Town, will focus on building and maintaining strong partnerships with clients, ensuring their ongoing satisfaction and success with Electrum’s products and services.
You’ll collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to align client needs with business objectives and ensure seamless execution. This role offers the opportunity to take ownership of client relationships, apply your expertise in client service management, and contribute directly to Electrum’s reputation for excellence and reliability.
The Role
The Client Service Manager is focused on cultivating lasting client relationships. This is achieved by proactively addressing client concerns, effectively communicating product information, and ensuring clients maximize the value they get from our products. Being our clients' Electrum champion and their first point of contact, you will :
- Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, working closely with them to understand their needs, goals, and objectives to help them achieve success with our platform and services.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product, engineering, and sales, to ensure that clients receive exceptional support and service.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, serving as a trusted advisor and advocate.
- Monitor and analyse client usage data to identify opportunities for training and increased adoption.
- Build awareness of the client’s roadmap and business case.
- Work with clients to understand Electrum’s product offering.
- Prevent churn and improve net revenue retention by proactively identifying and addressing client concerns or issues.
- Communicate product updates and new features to clients, ensuring they are aware of and utilising all available resources.
- Act as a liaison between clients and internal teams, advocating for the client and ensuring their needs are met.
- Deliver on client service metrics and reporting to management.
- Maintain an active on-site presence with clients by conducting local visits approximately once per week, and travel to Johannesburg-based clients roughly once per month (where applicable to your portfolio).
Requirements
Education and Core Experience
A bachelor's degree in technology or business.At least 3 years of proven experience as Client Service Manager or Customer Success Manager (CSM) or a similar role within the enterprise software industry.Experience managing multiple client accounts simultaneously.Key Skills and Influence
Strong verbal and written communication, with the ability to build rapport and trust with executive-level clients.Analytical proficiency : Able to interpret client usage data, integrate information from different sources, and present it in a meaningful way to drive actionable insights.The ability to influence or coordinate within the company to align internal resources and advocate for client needs.Expertise in translating technical solutions into tangible business value for the client.Strong problem-solving skills.Professional Mindset and Impact
A proven track record of preventing client churn and promoting revenue growth / retention.A proactive, client-focused approach committed to delivering exceptional experiences.Deep empathy for clients, balanced with a clear understanding of the company’s business interests.Accountability and level-headedness when managing critical issues.A strong foundation in client service best practices and a passion for continuous service improvement.Increase Your Odds by Having :
Having experience in a fintech or technology driven company.Experience using CRM tools.Benefits
Why Join Electrum?
We believe in a People First approach, ensuring a culture where you can thrive and make a real differenceYour Career & Culture
Career Growth : Delivering world-class financial software is challenging, but your effort will earn you hands-on experience with products used by millions, accelerating your career.Strong Teams : We keep teams small, focused, and collaborative to maximize impact.Transparency : We openly discuss strategy, finances, and salaries. Mistakes are viewed as learning opportunities that we actively discuss.Autonomy : We trust you. You're expected to seek out the data needed for informed decisions and manage your own time—knowing when to focus and when to recharge.Shared Vision : You'll have the power to shape the vision of how we build the future of financial services.Practical Perks
1. Here's how we support our culture :
Flexible Work : Office-first environment with flexible hours.Generous Leave : Starting at 20 days per year.Office Perks : Fully-stocked kitchen and daily catered lunch.2. Social Life : Regular team activities like hikes, getaways, and dinners