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With nine years of experience improving operational efficiency, productivity, and profitability, Justin combines client strategy, market analysis, marketing management, and technical problem-solving to help enterprise customers turn complex data into practical growth decisions. He is strongest in complicated customer environments: identifying strategic gaps, translating performance and competitive intelligence into recommendations, and guiding stakeholders through onboarding, adoption, retention, and expansion. At Airship, Justin helped implement AI-assisted reporting workflows that reduced manual analysis time by 35%, contributed to more than 935,000 incremental quarterly installs, and supported 25 flagship enterprise apps reaching more than 42.8 million cumulative installs. Previously at Braze, he managed global strategic accounts, led executive business reviews and technical expansion discussions, grew his book of business ARR by 80% year over year, and reduced churn by 21%. Justin has worked with enterprise brands including HP, HBO, Hulu, ESPN, HBO Max, Burger King, Cartoon Network, TNT, TBS, and CNN. ## Services - Enterprise Software - Growth Strategies - Client Onboarding - Strategic Consulting - Customer Retention - Public Speaking - Data Analysis - Post-Sales Support - Support Management - App Store Optimization - Stakeholder Engagement - Post-Sales - Upselling - Troubleshooting - Sales Management - Training - Analytical Skills - Presentations - Shopify - Performance Metrics - Client Analysis - Custom Reports - Client Services - Strategic Initiatives - Sales Operations - Sales - Customer Experience - Customer Engagement - Account Management - Business-to-Business \(B2B\) ## Highlights - Helped implement AI-assisted reporting workflows at Airship that reduced manual analysis time by 35%. - Contributed to more than 935,000 incremental quarterly installs through enterprise App Store Optimization strategy at Airship. - Helped scale 25 flagship enterprise apps to more than 42.8 million cumulative installs at Airship. - Advised Airship clients using customer behavior, market intelligence, competitive research, and performance data to shape growth strategies. - Directed client-facing strategy and execution for enterprise launches, onboarding, education, retention, and KPI/ROI goals across multiple time zones at Airship. - Presented weekly, quarterly, and annual app-store performance reports with actionable testing and investment recommendations. - Managed a rapidly evolving $9.5 million global-account portfolio at Braze. - Led high-touch product and platform demonstrations with C-suite executives at Braze. - Conducted weekly and ad hoc client meetings averaging 60 attendees, including international EBRs, at Braze. - Led global workshops, QBRs, and EBRs across EMEA, APAC, and LATAM for Hulu, HBO Max, Burger King, Cartoon Network, TNT, TBS, and CNN. - Partnered with Braze Solutions Architects and Engineers on live demos and technical-expansion strategies involving data warehouses and scaled implementations. - Grew ARR for Justin’s Braze book of business by 80% year over year. - Reduced customer churn by 21% at Braze through customer-feedback, webinar, Q&A, and fireside-chat initiatives. - Joined Braze’s new Global Strategic Customer Success department as its second hire. - Managed a Braze book of business that was approximately 85% international, including streaming, VOD, OTT, television-network, QSR, and on-demand food-delivery customers. - Developed success frameworks and forecasts and provided post-sales guidance for SMS, email, webhooks, mobile push, and API/SDK campaigns at Braze. - Identified unused Braze technical integrations and created upsell and cross-sell opportunities for customers. - Drove a 40% increase in client retention as a Braze Strategic Customer Success Specialist. - Averaged $120,000 in quarterly upsells at Braze, the highest among new Customer Success Specialist team members, leading to a swift move to CSM. - Helped address technical and strategic obstacles surrounding HBO’s Game of Thrones launch through hands-on, multi-day on-site work. - Led WMT Digital client relations and project development for college and professional sports, including user acquisition, product strategy, mobile apps, and proprietary e-commerce platforms. - Helped generate an average annual ROI of 40x at WMT Digital through cross-functional product-lifecycle management using Jira with Europe-based engineering and development teams. - Created weekly WMT Digital partner reports using Google Analytics and Facebook insights, tracking conversions, year-over-year growth, and retention. - Worked with WMT Digital’s CEO and Head of Digital Product on Facebook and Instagram ticketing campaigns. - Selected for a two-person creative team that developed and designed WMT Digital’s debut brand video. - Created and analyzed content performance for 21 key markets at Wise while supporting APAC content operations. - Fielded 600 new SmartBiz customers each week and supported PPP applicants on SBA policies, loan questions, and alternative lending routes. - Improved SmartBiz application and background-check processes by communicating fraudulent-customer patterns across legal, engineering, risk, and product teams. - Supported Jukin Media publishing, licensing, assets, and rights-management operations for digital platforms maintaining more than 1 billion monthly views. ## Experience - **Senior Client Strategist \(Fixed-Term Contract\) at Airship** (2025-03-01–2026-03-01) — Served as a strategic advisor to client stakeholders, using customer behavior, market intelligence, competitive research, and performance data to identify what was working, uncover opportunities, and shape growth strategies aligned with broader business goals, while helping implement AI-assisted reporting workflows reducing manual analysis time by 35%. • Partnered directly with enterprise clients to shape and lead end-to-end App Store Optimization \(ASO\) strategy, working across U.S., European, and Asian teams to turn market insights, competitive research, and performance data into growth • contributed to 935K+ incremental quarterly installs and helped scale 25 flagship enterprise apps to 42.8M+ cumulative installs. • Directed client-facing strategy and execution across enterprise launches, onboarding, education, retention, and KPI/ROI goals, partnering with marketing, data, creative, and regional teams across multiple time zones. • Presented weekly, quarterly, and annual performance - **Strategic Customer Success Manager, Global Accounts at Braze** (2022-12-01–2024-01-01) — \- Impacted by a large reduction in workforce High-touch strategy helped drive feature adoptions for a rapidly-evolving portfolio of $9.5M including comprehensive product and platform demos with C-suite executives, solely conducting weekly and ad-hoc Zoom and Google Meet syncs with an average of 60 client attendees including EBRs often outside of the country, strategically overcoming potential language barriers with bespoke content, talk tracks, and strategy. ✔ Led in-person workshops, QBRs, and EBRs globally across EMEA, APAC, and LATAM regions driving strategic initiatives for distinguished brands including Hulu, HBO \(Max\), Burger King \(LATAM, France, Canada\), Cartoon Network, TNT, TBS and CNN. ✔ Prepared and designed strategy with Solutions Architects and Engineers to educate stakeholders on technical expansions through live demos, helping clients optimize their data warehouses and scale Braze implementation as their audience reach expanded. ✔ Met regularly with Braze partners to - **Strategic Customer Success Specialist, Global Accounts at Braze** (2021-12-01–2022-12-01) — As the second hire for the newly established role in the Global Strategic Customer Success department, I was trained extensively and tasked with real-time evolving deliverables and KPIs for a global book of business comprising of ~85% international customers including enterprise major market players in streaming, VOD, OTT, major television networks, QSRs, and on-demand food delivery services. ✔ Developed success frameworks and forecasts while providing post-sales onboarding and technical guidance on marketing and gamification campaigns through a broad range of channels including SMS, email, webhooks, mobile push and API/SDK integration. ✔ Identified and targeted new or unused Braze technical integrations that could provide value for each customer, identifying nuances and delivering presentations for upsell and cross-sell opportunities. ✔ Served as the lead contact for customer inquiries, product requests and fixes, mastering complex technical product knowledge while exceeding perfor - **Account Support Specialist at SmartBiz** (2020-12-01–2021-12-01) — As an Account Specialist, I fielded 600 new customers each week, with inquiries ranging from loan forgiveness and interest to alternative lending routes. I also acted as the primary point of contact for applicants needing assistance with the PPP \(Paycheck Protection Program\) application, educating on financial regulations and guidelines per SBA policies via chat through Intercom, email, and over the phone. Moreover, I implemented best practices in thoroughly communicating the flagging for fraudulent customer patterns within the legal, engineering, risk, and product departments to build a more secure application process and background check procedure. I also managed a vast portfolio of customers and their financials using Salesforce to navigate and collaborate daily developments on respective loans. - **Strategic Partnerships at WMT Digital** (2019-04-01–2020-12-01) — In this role, I led client relations and project development within the college and professional sports industry, including user acquisition and product strategy, mobile app development, and overseeing proprietary e-commerce platforms. I analyzed data to include weekly partner reports using insights from Google Analytics and Facebook, comparing and outlining key metrics such as conversions, year-over-year growth, and retention rate. One of my most significant accomplishments is when I helped in generating an annual ROI average of 40x by working cross-functionally with the engineering and development team based in Europe on using Jira project tracking software to effectively manage each product lifecycle from inception through release, ranging from sports apparel websites to iOS and Android apps for collegiate and professional sports teams. - **Media Strategist at WMT Digital** (2018-03-01–2019-04-01) — I researched and reported conversion metrics for college athletics and e-commerce websites. Worked closely with the CEO and Head of Digital Product to create and manage Facebook and Instagram ticketing campaigns. I improved marketability overseeing advertising & marketing campaigns, customer support, and partnership efforts while defining competitive digital media trends in a fast-paced environment. In addition, I was selected to be part of a two-person creative team to develop and design WMT's debut brand video, highlighting clients and services. - **Content Marketing Intern at Wise** (2016-12-01–2017-12-01) — Oversaw a content pipeline to reach people from several APAC regions, formatting articles, sourcing beautiful imagery and, working with freelancers to help produce great blogs. I also collaborated with the North American content marketing manager to create and analyze content performance for 21 key markets while managing a workflow for distributing written content and digital advertising. - **Programming & Publishing Operations Intern at Jukin Media** (2016-07-01–2016-12-01) — As a Programming & Publishing Operations Intern, I managed publishing calendars and metadata for the company's brands and platforms, including scheduling and ensuring on-time publication. I also assisted in the day-to-day operations of attaining video content licensing, assets, and rights management to maintain 1B+ monthly views across all digital platforms. - **Production Intern at Warner Bros. Entertainment** (2016-05-01–2016-07-01) — TNT's Animal Kingdom Season 1 - **Content and Website Development Intern at The Association for Experiential Education** (2016-01-01–2016-05-01) - **Sales and Fundraising Representative at University of Colorado Foundation** (2013-10-01–2014-12-01) — Contacted alumni for financial contributions to the university, and raised money for university scholarships and academic programs. ## Education - Bachelor of Science - BS, Broadcast & Digital Journalism, Minor in Psychology — University of Colorado Boulder - St. Francis High School, La Canada, CA - Study Abroad Student — Universitat de Barcelona ## FAQ ### What does Justin do? Justin is a customer success and go-to-market leader specializing in strategic accounts, client strategy, account growth, expansion, retention, and growth across SaaS, FinTech, MarTech, AdTech, mobile, and digital media. He prefers client-facing work and combines strategic advisory with technical problem-solving. ### How much relevant experience does Justin have? Justin has nine years of broad experience impacting business operations’ efficiency, productivity, and profitability. He has six to seven years of experience in strategic customer success manager and senior client strategist roles. ### What are Justin’s core professional strengths? Justin’s strengths include marketing management, strategic sales and marketing, market and competitive analysis, client strategy, account management, digital and performance marketing, media strategy, paid social, marketing analytics, campaign strategy, strategic partnerships, business development, cross-functional leadership, and revenue growth. He proactively identifies strategic gaps and uses data-backed recommendations, case-study development, vertical benchmarking, and ROI/KPI optimization to address them. ### What did Justin do at Airship? At Airship, Justin served as a Senior Client Strategist on a fixed-term contract. He advised client stakeholders using customer behavior, market intelligence, competitive research, and performance data helped implement AI-assisted reporting workflows that reduced manual analysis time by 35% and presented weekly, quarterly, and annual reports with recommendations on testing, investment, and growth. ### What App Store Optimization results did Justin deliver at Airship? Justin partnered with enterprise clients on end-to-end App Store Optimization strategy across U.S., European, and Asian teams. His work contributed to more than 935,000 incremental quarterly installs and helped scale 25 flagship enterprise apps to more than 42.8 million cumulative installs. He also directed strategy and execution for enterprise launches, onboarding, education, retention, and KPI/ROI goals with marketing, data, creative, and regional teams across time zones. ### What did Justin do as a Strategic Customer Success Manager at Braze? As a Strategic Customer Success Manager, Global Accounts at Braze, Justin managed a rapidly evolving $9.5 million portfolio through high-touch strategy, product and platform demonstrations, and weekly or ad hoc Zoom and Google Meet sessions averaging 60 client attendees. He worked with C-suite executives and tailored content, talk tracks, and strategy for international stakeholders and potential language barriers. His role was affected by a large reduction in workforce. ### What global enterprise work did Justin lead at Braze? Justin led in-person workshops, QBRs, and EBRs across EMEA, APAC, and LATAM for brands including Hulu, HBO Max, Burger King in LATAM, France, and Canada, Cartoon Network, TNT, TBS, and CNN. He worked with Solutions Architects and Engineers on technical-expansion strategies and live demonstrations to help customers optimize data warehouses and scale Braze implementations as audience reach grew. ### What growth and retention outcomes did Justin achieve at Braze? Justin met with Braze partners to identify customer pain points and compiled feedback from CSAT/NPS advocacy scoring. He personally conducted customer webinars, Q&A sessions, and fireside chats these efforts were associated with 80% year-over-year ARR growth for his book of business and a 21% reduction in customer churn. ### How did Justin progress at Braze? His global book of business was approximately 85% international and included enterprise customers in streaming, VOD, OTT, major television networks, QSR, and on-demand food delivery. ### What did Justin accomplish as a Strategic Customer Success Specialist at Braze? As a Strategic Customer Success Specialist at Braze, Justin developed success frameworks and forecasts and provided post-sales onboarding and technical guidance for marketing and gamification campaigns using SMS, email, webhooks, mobile push, and API/SDK integrations. He identified unused technical integrations for customer value, developed upsell and cross-sell presentations, and served as the lead contact for customer inquiries, product requests, and fixes. ### What results did Justin achieve as a Braze Customer Success Specialist? Justin exceeded retention and revenue-growth performance metrics at Braze, driving a 40% increase in client retention and averaging $120,000 in quarterly upsells. That was the highest average among new Customer Success Specialist team members and led to a swift move to the CSM role. ### Which enterprise clients and campaign types has Justin supported? Justin managed international campaigns across global regions and has worked with enterprise clients including HP, HBO, Hulu, ESPN, and HBO Max. He has led QSR promotions and multichannel messaging for streaming services, as well as executive business reviews, quarterly reviews, and strategic campaign calls with C-suite executives. ### What crisis-management experience does Justin have? Justin has hands-on experience resolving technical and strategic obstacles through multi-day on-site sessions. He helped address challenges surrounding HBO’s Game of Thrones launch and brings crisis-management experience to strategic customer success engagements. ### What did Justin accomplish in Strategic Partnerships at WMT Digital? At WMT Digital in Strategic Partnerships, Justin led client relations and project development in college and professional sports, covering user acquisition, product strategy, mobile-app development, and proprietary e-commerce platforms. He analyzed Google Analytics and Facebook data in weekly partner reports, including conversions, year-over-year growth, and retention. Working with Europe-based engineering and development teams and using Jira across product lifecycles, he helped generate an average annual ROI of 40x across sports-apparel websites and iOS and Android apps for collegiate and professional teams. ### What did Justin do as a Media Strategist at WMT Digital? As a Media Strategist at WMT Digital, Justin researched and reported conversion metrics for college athletics and e-commerce websites. He worked with the CEO and Head of Digital Product on Facebook and Instagram ticketing campaigns, oversaw advertising and marketing campaigns, customer support, and partnership efforts, and defined competitive digital-media trends. He was also selected for a two-person creative team that developed and designed WMT’s debut brand video highlighting clients and services. ### What did Justin do at Wise? At Wise, Justin oversaw a content pipeline for audiences across APAC, formatted articles, sourced imagery, and worked with freelancers on blogs. He collaborated with the North American content marketing manager to create and analyze content performance for 21 key markets and managed workflows for written-content and digital-advertising distribution. ### What did Justin do at SmartBiz? At SmartBiz, Justin fielded 600 new customers each week and assisted PPP applicants with loan forgiveness, interest, alternative lending routes, and SBA policies through Intercom chat, email, and phone. He communicated fraudulent-customer patterns to legal, engineering, risk, and product teams to strengthen application and background-check procedures, and managed customer financial portfolios and loan developments in Salesforce. ### What other early-career experience does Justin have? Justin was a Programming & Publishing Operations Intern at Jukin Media, where he managed publishing calendars and metadata, scheduled content for on-time publication, and supported video-content licensing, assets, and rights management for brands and platforms maintaining more than 1 billion monthly views. He was also a Production Intern at Warner Bros. Entertainment on TNT’s Animal Kingdom Season 1, a Sales and Fundraising Representative at the University of Colorado Foundation raising support for scholarships and academic programs, and a Content and Website Development Intern at The Association for Experiential Education. ### What is Justin’s education? Justin earned a Bachelor of Science in Broadcast & Digital Journalism with a minor in Psychology from the University of Colorado Boulder. He also studied abroad at Universitat de Barcelona and attended St. Francis High School in La Canada, California. ### What tools and technical capabilities does Justin use? Justin’s technical and operational toolkit includes API/SDK integration, geo-fencing, CRM systems, customer-health platforms, Salesforce Sales Cloud, Gong, Jira, Intercom, Looker, Google Analytics, Shopify, Trello, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite, Facebook Ads Manager, and content management systems. His additional capabilities include SEO and SEO copywriting, paid search, paid social, paid content, SEM/SMM campaigns, remarketing, digital advertising, e-commerce and B2B commerce, project and program management, research, digital copyright, technical writing, customer acquisition, social media management, and workflow optimization. ## Links - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/justin-levin