EDWARD PULGA

edwardpulga@gmail.com  /  https://www.linkedin.com/in/edward-pulga-5110961a / Toronto ON, CANADA

SUMMARY     Experienced Customer Success Manager with a proven track record of effectively managing high-value accounts and exceeding retention targets. Demonstrating ability to drive revenue growth through; strategic account management, project management, contract negotiation, business reviews and long-term customer relationship building. Experience with GEN AI technologies and offerings


WORK EXPERIENCE     

ENTERPRISE CUSTOMER SUCCESS MANAGER                 

MAR 2022 – PRESENT

Fiix Software by Rockwell Automation / Toronto     

  • Currently managing $1.5 to $1.8 Million ARR across 35 Accounts
  • Attained overall retention target of 94% in 2023
  • In Q4 2023, became top performer of CSM team with $174 ARR add and 0$ churn
  • Project managed several integration initiatives for customers resulting in multi-year commitments 
  • Delivered frequent business reviews to showcase value to leading executives 
  • Responsible for presenting and demonstration of new AI features to customers


MID MARKET CUSTOMER SUCCESS MANAGER                  

MAR 2020 – MAR 2022

Fiix Software by Rockwell Automation / Toronto     

  • Managed $1 to $1.5 Million ARR across 85-110 Accounts (80% Mid-Market, 20% Enterprise)
  • Overall retention target of 86% from 2020 to 2022
  • Acted as SME for Gainsight CRM for CSM team 
  • Trained and mentored new hires on Mid Market CSM Team


CUSTOMER SUCCESS MANAGER                                 

SEPT 2018 – MAR 2020

Maropost / Toronto     

  • Responsible for $170,400 ARR across 28 accounts 
  • Attained 93% retention target from 2018 to 2022
  • Acted as Customer Advisor in establishing email marketing best practices 
  • Managed NPS system and coordinated feedback to stakeholders


ACCOUNT MANAGER                                                    

MAR 2018 - AUG 2018

SiriusDecisions / Toronto

  • Responsible for Strategic nurture and growth for 20 accounts at $250k ARR
  • Prospected to new accounts by developing value-based sales
  • Developed and reviewed proposals to C-level executives
  • Trained and onboarded new client success managers


CLIENT SUCCESS MANAGER / SALES ASSOCIATE           

NOV 2016 - MAR 2018

SiriusDecisions / Toronto

  • Introduced SiriusDecisions services and events to B2B organizations
  • Main point of contact for clients; Scheduling with SMEs, content requests and support
  • Researched and verified leads through social media platforms and Salesforce
  • Enabled to drive portal usage through effective regular demonstrations to clients 


EDUCATION     UNIVERSITY OF SASKATCHEWAN     

Bachelor of Arts & Science: International Studies - Cooperation & Conflict     

Saskatoon, SK


ADDITIONAL SKILLS     

  • Proficiency with CRM; Gainsight & Salesforce, BI Systems and Analytics; Looker & Power BI, Product & Sales software; JIRA/Confluence & Linkedin Sales Navigator
  • Extensive use of Learning Management Systems; Learn Upon 
  • Presentation and demonstration of GEN AI technology features - Fiix Foresight