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CS Team Capacity Model
A model for planning CS team capacity.
What's included
- Capacity calculation
- Book of business sizing
- Activity time allocation
- Growth planning
- Hiring triggers
Best used when
- Planning CS headcount
- Sizing books of business
- Justifying hiring
- Scaling CS team
The template
The Template
CAPACITY CALCULATION
Capacity Calculator
CSM CAPACITY MODEL
AVAILABLE HOURS:
Working hours/week: 40
Non-customer time: -10 (internal, admin)
Available for customers: 30 hrs/week
ACTIVITY TIME ALLOCATION:
Enterprise customer: 4 hrs/week
Mid-market customer: 1.5 hrs/week
SMB customer: 0.5 hrs/week
CAPACITY CALCULATION:
Enterprise CSM capacity:
30 hrs ÷ 4 hrs = 7-10 customers
Mid-market CSM capacity:
30 hrs ÷ 1.5 hrs = 20-30 customers
SMB CSM capacity:
30 hrs ÷ 0.5 hrs = 60-100 customers
Book of Business Sizing
| Segment | CSM Ratio | Avg ARR/Customer | Book ARR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprise | 1:10 | $150K | $1.5M |
| Mid-market | 1:30 | $50K | $1.5M |
| SMB | 1:75 | $15K | $1.1M |
GROWTH PLANNING
Hiring Trigger Calculator
HIRING TRIGGERS
CURRENT STATE:
Total customers: _____
Total ARR: $_____
Current CSMs: _____
Avg book/CSM: $_____
HIRING TRIGGERS:
☐ Book >$2M/CSM
☐ Customer count >ratio
☐ Retention declining
☐ Health scores dropping
☐ Growth plan exceeds capacity
PLANNING:
New customers expected: _____
New ARR expected: $_____
CSMs needed: _____
Hire timing: _____
Frequently asked questions
What is the CS Team Capacity Model?
A model for planning CS team capacity.
Who is the CS Team Capacity Model for?
It is built for CROs and their teams working on Customer Success. The AI coach adapts it to your company, stage, and goals.
How long does the CS Team Capacity Model take to use?
It saves roughly 35+ hours versus building from scratch. Our AI coach can tailor the calculator to your situation in minutes, then hand you a step-by-step plan.
Is the CS Team Capacity Model free?
Yes. You can read the full calculator and start getting coached through it for free. Sign in to save your tailored version and track your next steps.
How does the AI coach help with the CS Team Capacity Model?
The coach teaches you the framework, asks a few questions about your business, tailors the calculator to you, and gives you measurable next steps to execute.