Sr. Director, Customer Advocacy
US CA San Jose - River Oaks Pkwy, United States
About Us:
Automation Anywhere is a leader in AI-powered process automation that puts AI to work across organizations. The company’s Automation Success Platform is powered with specialized AI, generative AI and offers process discovery, RPA, end-to-end process orchestration, document processing, and analytics, with a security and governance-first approach. Automation Anywhere empowers organizations worldwide to unleash productivity gains, drive innovation, improve customer service and accelerate business growth. The company is guided by its vision to fuel the future of work by unleashing human potential through AI-powered automation. Learn more at www.automationanywhere.com
Our opportunity:
As a recognized leader in the rapidly evolving field of agentic process automation (APA), we are redefining how enterprises achieve scale, efficiency, and intelligence. We are looking for a visionary and strategic Senior Director of Customer Advocacy to elevate our customer success efforts and champion the transformative impact our platform delivers.
In this pivotal role, you will spearhead initiatives that amplify the voice of our customers, turning their success stories into powerful proof points of innovation and value. You’ll play a critical role in shaping customer-centric strategies, deepening relationships, and building a thriving community of brand advocates. As a senior leader in our B2B SaaS organization, you will work cross-functionally to ensure that the outcomes we drive through agentic automation are not just heard—but celebrated—fueling engagement, retention, and long-term growth.
Location:
Remote role - ability to work within any U.S time zone
You will make an impact by being responsible for:
Strategic Leadership
- Developing and executing a comprehensive customer advocacy strategy aligned with company goals and go-to-market initiatives
- Leading cross-functional efforts to identify and amplify customer success stories through various channels, including events, case studies, webinars, and social media
- Establishing and managing referral programs to generate new business opportunities by leveraging existing customer relationships
Customer Engagement
- Building strong relationships with key customers at all levels, from executives to operational teams, ensuring mutual benefits from advocacy efforts
- Gathering and interpreting customer feedback to shape storytelling opportunities and improve brand positioning in strategic markets
- Creating programs that encourage customers to share their experiences through testimonials, speaking engagements, videos, and other advocacy platforms
Collaboration Across Teams
- Partnering with sales, marketing, product teams, and customer success teams to align advocacy strategies with corporate priorities
- Working closely with creative teams to develop compelling assets such as videos, presentations, and marketing materials that highlight customer success stories
- Collaborating with field marketing teams to integrate advocacy efforts into lead generation and sales enablement initiatives
Performance Measurement
- Defining key performance indicators (KPIs) for advocacy programs, including engagement metrics, conversion rates, and ROI
- Tracking program performance and provide regular reporting to senior leadership with actionable insights for optimization
Team Leadership
- Building and leading a high-performing customer advocacy team that drives measurable results
- Mentoring team members to foster professional growth while maintaining a collaborative culture focused on delivering exceptional customer value
You will be a great fit if you have:
- Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Business Administration, or a related field. MBA a plus.
- 10+ years in customer advocacy, public relations, or corporate communications within the technology or SaaS industry
- Proven track record of developing successful advocacy programs that drive business growth
- Strong storytelling abilities with experience crafting narratives tailored to diverse audiences
- Experience working in B2B SaaS or technology companies
- Familiarity with tools for managing advocacy programs (e.g., Salesforce, HubSpot)
- Knowledge of industry trends and competitive landscape relevant to SaaS solutions
You excel in these key competencies:
- Exceptional communication skills for presenting at all organizational levels
- Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and optimize strategies based on insights
- Expertise in managing multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail
- Strategic thinker with a passion for building meaningful customer relationships
- Team-oriented leader who thrives in cross-functional environments
- Adaptable and innovative problem-solver with a focus on delivering results
The base salary range for this position in California, New York, and Washington is $230,000 – $245,000 and outside of those locations is $220,000 – 235,000 a year. The base salary ultimately offered is determined through a review of education, industry experience, training, knowledge, skills, abilities of the applicant in alignment with market data and other factors. This position is also eligible for a discretionary bonus, equity and a full range of medical and other benefits.
Ready to Revolutionize Work? Join Us.
This is an opportunity to work with a global, passionate team pioneering technology that’s redefining the way people work, everywhere. Join us and discover the many ways that you can have an impact, achieve your potential, and go be great.
Job Segment OR Key Words: SaaS, Customer Advocacy, Marketing, Leadership, B2B Software Solutions, Agentic Process Automation, APA
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Benefits and perks you’ll appreciate:
- Flexible work schedule / remote roles
- Unlimited Personal Time Off
- 12 holidays off per year
- 4 days volunteer time off per year
- 4 company “Achievement” days off per year
- Variety of health care and well-being benefits
- Paid family/parental leave
- We are a designated “Best Place to Work” for 2 years in a row! Learn more here
- Newsweek’s Top 100 Most Loved Workplaces in America 2023 – Learn more here
Automation Anywhere is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis.
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Must work within U.S. time zones Remote role
Benefits/Perks12 holidays 12 holidays off 4 days volunteer time off Discretionary bonus Equity Flexible Work Schedule Other benefits Unlimited personal time off
Tasks- Amplify customer success stories
- Build relationships with customers
- Collaborate with teams
- Create advocacy programs
- Customer engagement
- Define KPIs
- Develop customer advocacy strategy
- Gather customer feedback
- Lead customer advocacy team
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EducationAI Bachelor's degree Business Business Administration Communications Marketing MBA Related Field
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