Cengage Learning - Anchorage, AK

posted 3 months ago

Full-time - Manager
Remote - Anchorage, AK
501-1,000 employees
Publishing Industries

About the position

At Cengage Group, we believe in the power and joy of learning, and as the Manager of Customer Success for the West region, you will play a pivotal role in helping students discover this power. This remote position is centered around fostering a customer-centric culture within your team, ensuring that our customers receive the highest level of service and support. You will be responsible for staffing and developing a successful team that is focused on customer satisfaction and retention. This involves setting clear performance expectations, providing ongoing coaching, and engaging in talent development opportunities to promote a culture of continuous learning and growth. Your role will also involve implementing campaign strategies to achieve customer retention and sales growth goals. You will track team activities, product usage, and proactively address any at-risk adoptions. Building and maintaining strong customer relationships is crucial; you will oversee communication and collaboration with customers to understand their needs and challenges, providing strategic guidance to ensure their success and drive upsells and conversions. Collaboration is key in this role, as you will work closely with various internal and external partners, including sales, marketing, and product teams. Your insights will help drive product enhancements and improve customer support. You will leverage key metrics to measure team performance and customer outcomes, regularly analyzing and reporting on these metrics to identify areas for improvement. Additionally, you will lead customer success initiatives aimed at achieving organizational objectives, optimizing team performance, and enhancing customer retention strategies. In summary, this position is not just about managing a team; it’s about leading a culture of success that empowers both your team and our customers to thrive in their educational journeys.

Responsibilities

  • Staff and drive a successful culture and customer-centric team.
  • Implement change successfully by preparing the team and communicating effectively.
  • Set clear performance expectations and provide ongoing coaching and support.
  • Engage in sales programs and talent development opportunities.
  • Implement campaign strategies to achieve customer retention and sales growth goals.
  • Track team activity and product usage, proactively addressing at-risk adoptions.
  • Oversee and cultivate customer relationships, ensuring effective communication and collaboration.
  • Partner with the team to understand customer needs, challenges, and goals.
  • Collaborate with external and internal partners to reduce costs and address gaps.
  • Provide insights and feedback from customers to drive product enhancements.
  • Leverage key metrics to measure team performance and customer outcomes.
  • Regularly analyze and report on customer success metrics, providing insights for improvement.
  • Lead and drive projects focused on achieving organizational objectives.

Requirements

  • Proven experience in customer success or account management roles; bachelor's degree preferred or minimum of 5 years of experience without a college degree.
  • Prior leadership experience leading initiatives, projects, or teams.
  • Results-driven mentality with a focus on customer satisfaction and sales growth.
  • Ability to build a successful culture where the team is supported and motivated.
  • Record of leading change effectively.
  • Experience with eLearning and online homework digital solutions/platforms highly preferred.
  • Experience with CRM systems and ability to grasp technical concepts.
  • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Ability to collaborate and influence cross-functional teams.
  • Analytical skills to measure and report on team performance.

Nice-to-haves

  • Experience in the education technology sector.
  • Familiarity with digital learning platforms and tools.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive Total Rewards package including competitive salary and incentive compensation.
  • Health insurance coverage.
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan with company matching.
  • Paid time off and holidays.
  • Professional development opportunities.
  • Flexible work arrangements.
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