Rob Grainger
@robgrainger
Customer Success Leader with a strong focus on growth and strategy.
What I'm looking for
I am a dedicated Customer Success Leader with a proven track record in driving growth and enhancing customer engagement. My career has been centered around customer-focused strategies, where I thrive in dynamic environments that demand continuous improvement. I believe in the values of empathy, integrity, and accountability, which are essential for fostering strong relationships and successful leadership.
Throughout my career, I have successfully strategized and executed communication programs for major brands, including Krispy Kreme and Scholastic Books. At Clutch, I rebuilt the customer success organization, significantly reducing churn and achieving impressive year-over-year growth. My entrepreneurial spirit led me to found a MarTech SaaS business, where I achieved $4M in annual recurring revenue within five years, culminating in a successful exit.
I am passionate about cross-functional collaboration and have consistently supported sales teams with valuable insights and resources. My experience managing enterprise accounts for high-profile clients like Microsoft and Sony has honed my skills in upselling and customer advocacy, driving substantial revenue growth.
Experience
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Senior Director of Lifestyle Brands
ESW
Jan 2022 - May 2024 (2 years 4 months)
Exceeded annual sales quota of $9 million with typical deal cycles of 18 months. Negotiated joint venture agreements with global retailers.
Vice President of Customer Success
Clutch
Aug 2017 - Jan 2022 (4 years 5 months)
Rebuilt processes for customer success and support teams, reducing average onboarding time from 110 days to 65 days. Achieved over 15% YoY growth of existing accounts and reduced annual churn over 22%.
Founder & CEO
Stonewash
Oct 2009 - May 2017 (7 years 7 months)
Founded and scaled the business bootstrapped to achieve $4 million ARR within 5 years. Negotiated and managed a partnership with Microsoft, which delivered over 200% growth in the first year.
Founder & Head of Client Services
DD&AG
Feb 2009 - Aug 2013 (4 years 6 months)
Founded the agency using exclusively offshore development teams. Managed project builds, MSA/SOW/SLA agreements for clients in various sectors.
Publisher / Head of Client Services
Square Up Media
Aug 2005 - Jan 2009 (3 years 5 months)
Led a cross-functional team of 30+ across creative and commercial. Oversaw expansion with new products and services, resulting in 3x growth over 2 years.
Group Account Director
Forward Worldwide (WPP)
Aug 2003 - Jul 2005 (1 year 11 months)
Managed the relationship with 2 key clients, Barclays Bank and B&Q. Retained and grew contract values over 40% in 2 years.
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