Unlock more revenue from the customers you already have.

Unlock more revenue from the customers you already have.

Through Customer Success Audits and Fractional CS Leadership, we help you retain more customers, uncover growth opportunities and build a scalable approach to customer success.

About us

Customer Success, led by Real Experience

Hi, I'm Victoria Hamblin. founder of Elevate CS.


I've spent over 25 years working in technology and the last decade leading Customer Success teams in SaaS businesses. During that time, I've helped companies reduce churn, improve retention, grow Net Revenue Retention (NRR), and build Customer Success functions that genuinely contribute to business growth.


I tend to get brought in when churn starts creeping up, renewals become harder than they should be, or teams are working incredibly hard but not seeing the results they want.


I created Elevate CS to do more of what I love with more companies - helping SaaS Leaders turn Customer Success into a genuine driver of retention, growth and customer value.


My approach is practical, honest and collaborative. I believe the best results come from building strong relationships, understanding the people behind the numbers, and creating an environment where teams feel supported as well as challenged. I bring structure and focus, but also plenty of energy, empathy and encouragement along the way.


Every business is different, which is why I don't believe in a one-size-fits-all approach. Whether I'm supporting a leadership team, reviewing your Customer Success strategy, targeting churn, building a scalable CS function, or exploring how AI can help your team work smarter, we'll focus on the areas that will have the biggest impact on retention, NRR and sustainable business growth.



How I help

Customer Success Leadership discussing NRR

Board Level CS experience

10 yrs+

SaaS Customer Success Leadership

25+ years experience

in Tech

Elevate Customer Success founder Victoria Hamblin

Board Level CS experience

10 yrs+

SaaS Customer Success Leadership

25+ years experience

in Tech

Board Level CS experience

10 yrs+

SaaS Customer Success Leadership

25+ years experience

in Tech

Reduce Churn

Identify why customers are leaving and fix it with clear, actionable changes that protect recurring revenue.

Reduce Churn

Identify why customers are leaving and fix it with clear, actionable changes that protect recurring revenue.

Reduce Churn

Identify why customers are leaving and fix it with clear, actionable changes that protect recurring revenue.

Increase NRR

Turn Customer Success into a commercial function that drives expansion, not just retention.

Increase NRR

Turn Customer Success into a commercial function that drives expansion, not just retention.

Increase NRR

Turn Customer Success into a commercial function that drives expansion, not just retention.

Build a CS function that scales

Put the structure, playbooks, and operating rhythm in place so your team can grow with confidence.

Build a CS function that scales

Put the structure, playbooks, and operating rhythm in place so your team can grow with confidence.

Build a CS function that scales

Put the structure, playbooks, and operating rhythm in place so your team can grow with confidence.

Turn CS into a growth engine

Move from reactive support to a proactive, value-led approach that drives long-term growth.

Turn CS into a growth engine

Move from reactive support to a proactive, value-led approach that drives long-term growth.

Turn CS into a growth engine

Move from reactive support to a proactive, value-led approach that drives long-term growth.

Services

Services designed to scale Customer Success

Fractional Customer Success Leadership

Senior CS leadership and strategic direction without the commitment of a full-time hire.

Fractional Customer Success Leadership

Senior CS leadership and strategic direction without the commitment of a full-time hire.

Fractional Customer Success Leadership

Senior CS leadership and strategic direction without the commitment of a full-time hire.

Customer Success Audit

An independent view of what's working, where the gaps are and where to focus next.

Customer Success Audit

An independent view of what's working, where the gaps are and where to focus next.

AI Customer Success Services & Support

Practical ways to use AI to improve customer experience and CS effectiveness.

AI Customer Success Services & Support

Practical ways to use AI to improve customer experience and CS effectiveness.

AI Customer Success Services & Support

Practical ways to use AI to improve customer experience and CS effectiveness.

Bespoke & One-Off Engagements

Targeted support for specific Customer Success challenges and projects.

Bespoke & One-Off Engagements

Targeted support for specific Customer Success challenges and projects.

Bespoke & One-Off Engagements

Targeted support for specific Customer Success challenges and projects.

Customer Success Health Check - take the free health check to get instant results to reduce churn
Customer Success Health Check - take the free health check to get instant results to reduce churn

Testimonials

Trusted by CEOs, Chairs, Customers & Customer Success Leaders

I've been fortunate to work with some incredible people throughout my career. Here's what a few of them have to say about working with me.

Victoria built our Customer Success function from the ground up, creating a commercially focused team that balanced customer experience with retention and growth. She quickly became a trusted member of our leadership team, building strong relationships across the business and helping shape how we supported our customers. Her energy, commercial mindset and ability to bring people together made a real difference to the business.

Martin Balaam CEO of Pimberly giving testimonial to Elevate Customer Success

Martin Balaam

CEO, Pimberly

Strategic, commercial and collaborative. Victoria understands the link between Customer Success, retention and long-term customer value, and brings the clarity and energy to turn that into action.

Non Exec chair giving praise to Elevate Customer Success

Ross Miller

Chairman, Pimberly

Victoria has a strong understanding of the commercial impact Customer Success can have on a business. She combines that commercial mindset with genuine energy and an ability to bring people together to deliver results.

Testimonial on how great a customer success leader Victoria Hamblin from ECS is

Chris Underhill

Non Executive Chair

One of the best leaders I've worked for. Victoria combines empathy with clarity and creates an environment where people can perform at their best. She genuinely wants her team to succeed, and her leadership has had a lasting influence on how I lead teams myself.

Hagen describing Victoria Hamblin as the best leader he has ever worked for

Hagen Kuehn

Cloud and Platform Architect

Victoria brings a huge amount of positive energy to everything she does. She has a natural talent for building relationships, improving processes and creating an environment where both customers and teams can succeed. What always stood out to me was her passion for Customer Success and the depth of experience she brought from the SaaS industry, along with a genuine commitment to doing the right thing for customers.

CEO endorsing customer success leadership and commercial mindset of Victoria Hamblin and Elevate Customer Success

Adam Oldfield

CEO & Founder, Force24

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

These are some of the most common questions we’re asked by SaaS founders and leadership teams considering Elevate Customer Success.

Still have questions? a short conversation is often the fastest way to decide whether Elevate CS is the right fit for your business.

What is Elevate Customer Success?

Who do you work with?

Do you only work with SaaS companies?

Can you work with our existing Customer Success team?

Do you offer one-off projects?

What is a Customer Success Audit?

How much do your services cost?

Do you work on site or remotely?

What is Elevate Customer Success?

Who do you work with?

Do you only work with SaaS companies?

Can you work with our existing Customer Success team?

Do you offer one-off projects?

What is a Customer Success Audit?

How much do your services cost?

Do you work on site or remotely?

Contact us

Book a Free discovery Call

Whether you're building your first Customer Success function, looking to improve retention or exploring how AI can enhance the customer experience, I'd love to learn more about your business.

Manchester based customer success agency for SaaS founders to drive NRR and reduce churn