Cengage Learning - New Orleans, LA

posted 3 months ago

Full-time - Manager
Remote - New Orleans, LA
501-1,000 employees
Publishing Industries

About the position

At Cengage Group, the Manager of Customer Success for the West region plays a pivotal role in driving customer satisfaction and retention through effective team management and strategic initiatives. This position is remote and focuses on fostering a customer-centric culture within the team. The manager is responsible for staffing and developing a successful team that is aligned with the company's goals. This includes setting clear performance expectations, providing ongoing coaching, and facilitating talent development opportunities to ensure continuous learning and growth among team members. The manager will implement campaign strategies to achieve customer retention and sales growth goals. This involves strategic territory planning, tracking team activities, and proactively addressing at-risk adoptions. The role requires overseeing customer relationships, ensuring effective communication, and collaborating with team members to understand customer needs and challenges. The manager will provide strategic guidance to retain customers and drive upsells and conversions. Collaboration is key in this role, as the manager will work with various internal and external partners, including sales, marketing, and product teams, to enhance customer service and address any gaps in service delivery. The manager will leverage key metrics to measure team performance and customer outcomes, regularly analyzing and reporting on customer success metrics to identify areas for improvement. Additionally, the manager will lead customer success initiatives aimed at achieving organizational objectives, optimizing team performance, and improving operational effectiveness. This role is essential in ensuring that Cengage Group continues to deliver quality educational solutions that empower learners and support their success.

Responsibilities

  • Staff and drive a successful culture and customer-centric team.
  • Implement change successfully through 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.
  • Oversee and cultivate customer relationships, ensuring effective communication and collaboration.
  • Collaborate with internal and external partners to address customer needs and improve service delivery.
  • Leverage key metrics to measure team performance and customer outcomes.
  • Regularly analyze and report on customer success metrics, providing insights for continuous improvement.
  • Lead customer success initiatives focused on operational effectiveness and sales growth.

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 and customer success metrics.

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.
  • Opportunities for professional development and continuous learning.
  • Flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance.
© 2024 Teal Labs, Inc
Privacy PolicyTerms of Service