Maryam Abbas
@maryamabbas
Senior Customer Success Manager with a passion for enterprise growth.
What I'm looking for
I’m a Customer Success professional with a background in enterprise SaaS, law, and policy—bringing together a strong commercial foundation and a passion for long-term client partnerships.
Currently, I manage strategic accounts across B2B SaaS, partnering with global clients to drive adoption, retention, and expansion—contributing to £3.5M+ in ARR, 100% retention, and $700K+ in expansion revenue. My focus is on aligning product value with business outcomes, building scalable CS processes, and collaborating cross-functionally to deliver exceptional customer experiences.
I began my career as a qualified solicitor after training at Clifford Chance, before pivoting into tech to work at the intersection of people, data, and product. I’ve since helped scale CS functions across LegalTech, Energy, and EdTech startups, with a deep appreciation for stakeholder management, product feedback loops, and customer-led growth.
Educated at Cambridge University and King’s College London. Currently based in the UAE and always open to sharing ideas, learning from others in the CS space, and building meaningful partnerships.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Enterprise Customer Success Manager
Gorilla
Mar 2024 - Present (1 year 3 months)
As a Customer Success Manager at Gorilla, I managed the entire customer lifecycle for 8 strategic accounts valued at over £3.5M ARR. I implemented Planhat for customer success management, enhanced customer health through NPS campaigns, and drove product adoption through data insights and cross-departmental collaboration.
Enterprise Customer Success Manager
Definely
Sep 2022 - Jan 2024 (1 year 4 months)
In my role as Enterprise Customer Success Manager at Definely, I managed 45 accounts with a total ARR of £1.3M. I focused on customer health, product adoption, and cross-departmental collaboration, leading to significant upsells and improved customer satisfaction.
Litigation Associate
Milberg London LLP
Jan 2022 - Mar 2022 (2 months)
As a Litigation Associate at Milberg, I contributed to the Diesel Car Emissions scandal research, focusing on ESG greenwashing and potential future Group Action Claims in the UK and European markets.
Trainee Solicitor
Clifford Chance LLP
Sep 2019 - Sep 2021 (2 years)
During my time as a Trainee Solicitor at Clifford Chance, I advised high-end financial service clients, enhancing my legal expertise and client management skills in a fast-paced environment.
UK Partnerships and Product Manager
Crimson Education
Nov 2016 - Mar 2018 (1 year 4 months)
As the UK Partnerships and Product Manager at Crimson Education, I onboarded new clients, exceeded KPI targets, and supported marketing efforts with personalized campaigns, significantly increasing user engagement.
Client Relationships Manager
Blackbullion
Jul 2016 - Nov 2016 (4 months)
In my role as Client Relationships Manager at Blackbullion, I collaborated with developers to enhance the product and secured key meetings to build brand credibility in the education sector.
Relationship and Sales Manager
Great London Education
Nov 2015 - Jul 2016 (8 months)
As Relationship and Sales Manager at Great London Education, I secured over 35 B2B clients in 5 months, contributing significantly to revenue growth and maintaining long-term client engagement.
Consultant Charity Director
SINCE 9/11
Jul 2015 - Oct 2015 (3 months)
As a Consultant Charity Director for SINCE 9/11, I developed a 3-year operational strategy and managed a key donor event, enhancing the charity's outreach and engagement.
Schools Partnership & Network Officer
The Future Leaders Trust - TeachFirst
Nov 2013 - Jun 2015 (1 year 7 months)
In my role as Schools Partnership & Network Officer, I project managed a national program, exceeding KPIs and driving recruitment campaigns to enhance educational outreach.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
BPP University
Legal Practice Course (LPC), Commercial Legal Practice/GDL
2018 - 2019
King's College London
Master of Arts, Public Policy
2011 - 2012
University of Cambridge
Bachelor of Arts (Hons), History
2007 - 2010
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