Experienced Customer Success Manager – Small Districts – EdTech Solutions at careerzynith

As a pioneering leader in AI-driven student safety and wellness solutions for K-12 schools, careerzynith is revolutionizing the EdTech industry with its award-winning technology. With over 20 million students across 20,000 schools globally, we are committed to creating safer, more supportive educational environments through innovation. If you're a seasoned customer success professional with a passion for EdTech, we invite you to join our dynamic team as an Experienced Customer Success Manager – Small Districts – EdTech Solutions.

Job Summary

As a key member of our Customer Success team, you will be responsible for driving customer satisfaction, retention, and account growth for approximately 300+ small school districts. Reporting to the Director of Customer Success, you will leverage your expertise in digital customer success strategies, CRM platforms, and relationship management to ensure that clients maximize the value of careerzynith's solutions. With a total compensation package of up to $125K OTE, this role offers a unique opportunity to grow your career while making a meaningful impact in the EdTech industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Customer Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong, trust-based relationships with stakeholders across your accounts to ensure long-term success.

• Customer Health Improvement: Monitor and proactively improve customer health scores, keeping at least 80% of accounts in the green zone.
• Needs Assessment and Strategic Planning: Conduct thorough assessments of customer needs and product usage to develop tailored account strategies.
• Account Growth: Identify and drive upsell and cross-sell opportunities, meeting or exceeding annual expansion revenue targets.
• Client Advocacy: Foster customer advocates by delivering exceptional service, encouraging testimonials, and building strong referrals.
• Satisfaction and Experience Metrics: Maintain a high standard of customer satisfaction by addressing client needs, resolving issues proactively, and delivering measurable improvements in overall account engagement.
• Territory Management: Develop and execute detailed territory plans to maximize growth opportunities and mitigate risks.
• Collaboration: Partner with sales, marketing, and product teams to align on customer objectives and enhance the customer journey.

Performance Milestones

• First 30 Days: Develop foundational knowledge of careerzynith's product suite, including features, benefits, and value propositions. Establish rapport with assigned accounts, positioning yourself as their trusted advisor. Analyze customer health scores and identify areas for improvement. Gain proficiency in internal tools and systems, including CRM platforms.

• First 90 Days: Execute strategies to improve customer health scores, targeting 80% of accounts in the green zone. Develop strategic account plans for key clients, outlining actionable goals and timelines. Begin pursuing initial upsell and cross-sell opportunities. Build a strong framework to assess and improve customer satisfaction and engagement.
• First 6 Months: Establish strong, trust-based relationships with key account stakeholders. Secure customer advocates willing to provide testimonials or case studies. Streamline customer success workflows and implement process improvements. Fully leverage CRM and automation tools to enhance efficiency and outcomes.
• First Year: Achieve product mastery, confidently articulating careerzynith's full product suite, features, and value propositions. Meet or exceed annual expansion revenue quotas through effective upselling and cross-selling strategies. Exceed retention goals (85%+) and reduce churn to below 1%. Maintain at least 80% of accounts in the green zone for health scores.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Preferred Experience: Proven track record of success in EdTech as an AE, AM, CSM, or a similar role. Prior experience in K-12 teaching or administration is highly advantageous. Demonstrated expertise in applying digital customer success strategies and tools is essential.

• Process Optimization and Customer Success Platform/CRM Expertise: Proven ability to utilize CRM and Customer Success Platforms (CSP) to drive digital customer success strategies, streamline processes, and improve operational efficiency. Skilled in leveraging these tools to foster strong customer relationships, enhance retention, and deliver measurable results.
• Exceptional Communication and Relationship Management: Proven ability to deliver tailored messaging, build trust, and engage stakeholders at all levels.
• Resilience and Results Orientation: Demonstrated success in achieving and exceeding goals, with a positive and growth-oriented mindset.
• Strategic Thinking and Problem-Solving: Expertise in identifying challenges, developing solutions, and negotiating mutually beneficial outcomes.
• Product and Industry Knowledge: Proven ability to effectively articulate product features, benefits, and industry trends in the K-12 EdTech space.
• Sales Acumen: Proven track record of identifying and capitalizing on upselling and cross-selling opportunities to drive revenue growth.
• Adaptability and Client Engagement: Skilled in adapting strategies to meet client needs while maintaining high satisfaction levels.

Wellness & Benefits Overview

At careerzynith, we prioritize the holistic well-being of our employees, recognizing that a healthy work-life balance, mental nourishment, and physical wellness are key to professional satisfaction and personal happiness.

What We Offer

• Competitive Compensation: Robust salary structure complemented by performance incentives.

• Health and Financial Wellness: Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance, with a 401(k) match.
• Parental Leave: 12 weeks of fully-paid parental leave.
• Work-Life Balance: Unlimited vacation, paid holidays, summer Friday half-days, and a full week of paid leave at year-end.
• Professional Development: $1,000 annual stipend to support your growth.
• Remote-First Culture: Flexibility to work where you are most productive.

Join Our Team

careerzynith is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds to bring their unique perspectives to our team. If you need accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact [email protected]. Apply now to become a part of our dynamic team and contribute to shaping the future of EdTech! Apply for this job