What you will do
The Vice President of Customer Success is a customer-centric, commercially driven leader responsible for accelerating profitable growth across key aftermarket customers and channels in the U.S. and Canada. This role goes beyond traditional customer success, combining strategic account leadership, commercial ownership, solutions selling, and cross-functional business leadership to drive long-term customer value and business growth.
As the automotive aftermarket evolves through electrification, advanced battery technologies, and changing customer expectations, this leader will help customers navigate complexity while strengthening the company’s position as a strategic partner. The VP will own and grow large, complex customer relationships while partnering closely with Strategic Marketing and the Region President to shape customer strategy, portfolio positioning, and go-to-market priorities. Operating effectively in a matrixed environment, this individual will collaborate across sales, supply chain, finance, operations, product management, and marketing to deliver scalable, profitable customer solutions while building a high-performing, customer-focused organization.
How you will do it
- Own customer growth, revenue, margin, & commercial performance across key aftermarket accounts.
- Share accountability for Commercial P&L performance, balancing growth, profitability, pricing, warranty exposure, and operational trade-offs.
- Develop and execute strategic customer plans that deepen partnerships and expand share of wallet.
- Drive consultative, solutions-based selling focused on customer outcomes such as reduced downtime, improved inventory performance, lifecycle management, and advanced battery adoption.
- Lead complex, multi-year negotiations with retailers, distributors, installers, & channel partners.
- Partner with Strategic Marketing and the Region President on customer segmentation, portfolio strategy, value propositions, and go-to-market initiatives.
- Collaborate across supply chain, operations, finance, product management, and marketing to ensure solutions are executable and financially sound.
- Provide customer, market, & competitive insights to support strategic planning & technology roadmaps.
- Support the transition to advanced battery technologies & emerging aftermarket solutions, including AGM, lithium, electrification, diagnostics, and connected services.
- Drive a culture of accountability, customer-centricity, & commercial excellence.
- Build & lead a high-performing team focused on strategic account growth & consultative selling.
What we look for
- Automotive aftermarket experience strongly preferred, including retailers, distributors, installers, OEMs, and complex channel environments; adjacent industrial, fleet, heavy-duty, manufacturing, and B2B sectors also relevant.
- Proven P&L leadership with significant commercial accountability and success leading large strategic accounts, complex organizations, and long-term commercial agreements.
- Track record of driving profitable growth, managing organizational complexity, and building high-performing teams in matrixed environments.
- Strong consultative and solutions-selling orientation with expertise in strategic account management, value creation, and complex negotiations.
- Commercial and financial acumen with the ability to translate technical products and emerging technologies into customer business value.
- Strong executive communication, influencing, and relationship-building skills, with the ability to lead cross-functionally and drive alignment without direct authority.
- Strategic, customer-focused leader with a strong ownership mindset, bias for action, and ability to balance long-term partnerships with near-term business performance.
- Agile, hands-on executive who thrives in fast-changing environments and drives accountability, operational excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement.
What you get
Medical, dental and vision care coverage and a 401(k) savings plan with company matching – all starting on date of hire
Tuition reimbursement, perks, and discounts
Parental and caregiver leave programs
All the usual benefits such as paid time off, flexible spending, short-and long-term disability, basic life insurance, business travel insurance, and Employee Assistance Program
Global market strength and worldwide market share leadership
HQ location earns LEED certification for sustainability plus a full-service cafeteria and workout facility
Clarios has been recognized as one of 2026's Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere. This prestigious recognition marks the fourth consecutive year Clarios has received this distinction.
Who we are
Clarios is the force behind the world’s most recognizable car battery brands, powering vehicles from leading automakers like Ford, General Motors, Toyota, Honda, and Nissan. With 18,000 employees worldwide, we develop, manufacture, and distribute energy storage solutions while recovering, recycling, and reusing up to 99% of battery materials—setting the standard for sustainability in our industry. At Clarios, we’re not just making batteries; we’re shaping the future of sustainable transportation. Join our mission to innovate, push boundaries, and make a real impact. Discover your potential at Clarios—where your power meets endless possibilities.
Veterans/Military Spouses
We value the leadership, adaptability, and technical expertise developed through military service. At Clarios, those capabilities thrive in an environment built on grit, ingenuity, and passion—where you can grow your career while helping to power progress worldwide. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to protected characteristics.
Equal Employment Opportunity
We recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please apply. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is key to challenging the status quo. Therefore, we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, status as a protected veteran or other protected characteristics protected by law. As a federal contractor, we are committed to not discriminating against any applicant or employee based on these protected statuses. We will also take affirmative action to ensure equal employment opportunities. Please let us know if you require accommodations during the interview process by emailing Special.Accommodations@Clarios.com. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value diversity in our teams in terms of work experience, area of expertise, and all characteristics protected by laws in the countries where we operate. For more information on our commitment to sustainability, diversity, and equal opportunity, please read our latest report. We want you to know your rights because EEO is the law.
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