Customer Obsessed
Kathryn Lang
Deepening customer engagement & advocacy through curated experiences.
leader of client relations & Curated Customer Experiences
Bio
Deepening customer engagement & advocacy through curated experiences.
With over 15 years of experience in the technology industry, including 7 years of tenure working with esteemed enterprise brands at Shopify Plus, I specialize in crafting customer programs that are instrumental in driving product adoption, enhancing customer satisfaction, and ensuring long-term retention through meticulously curated engagement experiences. My initiatives have consistently achieved remarkable results, including an impressive 99% retention rate for Enterprise clients, substantial improvements in Net Promoter Scores (NPS), and a significant surge in product and feature adoption rates, all by an impressive 100%.
I excel in collaborating closely with Executive Leadership, Product teams, Customer Success, Marketing, Sales, and End-Users to design and execute programs and experiences that facilitate meaningful, two-way conversations between customers and technology companies across various domains. My extensive expertise spans customer success, account management, product marketing, and growth marketing, enabling me to effectively bridge communication gaps between different teams and translate the voice of the customer into actionable insights aligned with internal objectives. This multifaceted background positions me as a valuable asset in driving scalable growth and ensuring ongoing customer success within your organization.
Background
Freelance Marketing & Ecommerce Consultant
2023-Present
Vendr
Sr. Lead of Customer Engagement & Lifecycle, 2022-2023
Shopify
Global Merchant Engagement Lead, 2022-2023
Sr. Merchant Engagement Manager, 2018-2021
Merchant Success Manager, 2016-20
Expertise
Customer Engagement
Empower your teams with actionable insights for sustained growth through dynamic Customer Engagement programs.
One Experience.
Multi-Disciplinary.
Elevating and amplifying customer engagement serves as a strategic conduit, seamlessly connecting your customers with your organizational framework, thereby equipping your teams with scalable insights into end-user behavior. By disseminating key insights gleaned from end users across various teams and functions, my programs facilitate an environment where your teams can operate with agility, armed with the knowledge to make informed decisions swiftly. Simultaneously, these initiatives provide your customers with meaningful touchpoints to bolster their advocacy and foster long-term retention.
Programing to Meet the Needs of Cross-Functional Organizations
Product, Engineering, and Research teams seek scalable avenues to engage with customers, facilitating hypothesis testing, beta user identification, and product enhancement endeavours. This quest is pivotal in crafting a world-class product and fortifying the product roadmap. Their pursuit hinges upon engaging qualified customers capable of providing valuable feedback and propelling the platform's sustained growth.
Customer-facing teams, such as Customer Success and Support, actively seek avenues to cultivate deeper customer relationships, thereby bolstering retention rates, elevating NPS scores, driving product adoption, and unlocking cross-sell opportunities. Achieving this without adding to the workload of Customer Success signifies a strategic approach to exceeding customer expectations and fostering lasting loyalty.
Comprehending the tone, usage patterns, and business perspectives through which customers perceive and utilize your product can serve as a cornerstone for marketing teams. This holistic understanding not only empowers the creation of impactful marketing campaigns but also plays a pivotal role in identifying qualified prospects, recruiting case-study participants, and nurturing customer advocates for external speaking engagements and PR opportunities.
Prospective clients seek reassurance that the value proposition of your platform or product isn't merely touted by sales representatives but is validated by trusted customer advocates and referrals. Sales teams crave deep insights into customer needs to streamline the sales process and rely on existing customers to provide guidance and instill trust in the platform. This symbiotic relationship between customer advocacy and sales enablement is instrumental in driving growth and fostering long-term client relationships.
Leadership seeks sustainable and scalable revenue streams. They value advocates, client insights, and confirmation that the internal vision and goals align with the organization's scale and growth objectives. Furthermore, leadership desires to glean valuable lessons from their customers to inform strategic decisions and navigate future opportunities with confidence. This collaborative exchange between leadership and customers fosters a culture of innovation and adaptability, driving the organization towards its long-term objectives.
Customers seek personalized experiences, recognition, and a deeper connection with the tools and products that drive their success. They crave involvement in shaping features tailored to their unique business objectives, empowering them to excel. Moreover, they seek a collaborative partnership wherein their voices are heard and valued, fostering a sense of trust and confidence in the vendor's commitment to their ongoing growth. This customer-centric approach not only enhances satisfaction but also cultivates long-lasting relationships built on mutual respect and shared success.
Empowering Organizations
The Power of
Customer Engagement
The Now of The Brand
In today's competitive tech landscape, customer engagement is a key differentiator. Tech companies that invest in curated engagement programs can stand out from their competitors by providing exceptional customer experiences that are tailored to individual needs and preferences.
The Future of The Brand
Build for the future of your customers and your business. Curated engagement programs generate valuable data about customer behaviour, preferences, and satisfaction levels. By leveraging this data, you can make informed decisions about product development, marketing strategies, and overall business operations.
Empowering Organizations
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Scale Customer Insight To Empower:
Kathryn Lang
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Creating opportunities and experiences for your customers takes investment and time to understand your customers on a personal level.
Programs that bring your customers together to build community and inspire collaboration give your teams the insight and knowledge needed to meet and excel in their work and your goals.
Let me translate the voice of your customers to your organization, and translate your brand to your customers to drive loyalty, retention and mutual success.