Customer Success Manager OEM (EMEA)

Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, Evident employs around 4,500 people at a total of 57 locations worldwide. Evident Europe, headquartered in Hamburg, Germany, employs approximately 770 people in 16 countries. The product portfolio includes a wide range of microscope systems used in clinical diagnostics, medical and basic research, as well as in various industrial areas. At Evident , we also deliver high-precision optical technologies—specifically industry-leading microscope objective lenses—integrated directly into high-tech instruments manufactured by third parties. Our OEM partners build cutting-edge solutions across life sciences, semiconductor manufacturing, space biology, and industrial instrumentation. Because of our superior optical quality, our partners choose to build with our components rather than manufacture their own. Unlike traditional inside sales or purely administrative customer service, this is a strategic, high-visibility role . OEM client relationships span 5 to 20+ years. As the dedicated Customer Success Manager for the EMEA region, you will take ownership of maintaining, nurturing, and proactively growing a portfolio of dozens of recurring OEM accounts. Because this is a brand-new position for the EMEA region, you will not just follow an existing blueprint—you will have the autonomy, strategic input, and ownership to build and shape how we engage, support, and retain our OEM customer base for the long term. Tasks Key Responsibilities Account Ownership & Retention: Serve as the primary commercial contact for established EMEA OEM accounts. Maintain regular touchpoints with customer purchasing, operations, and technical teams to ensure on-time delivery, fast problem resolution, and high retention. Proactive Commercial Growth: Go beyond reactive order processing. Track purchasing patterns, identify incremental expansion opportunities, manage quote-to-order conversions, and support contract execution. Co-Pilot Strategic Growth: Partner closely with re