Cengage Learning - Denver, CO

posted 3 months ago

Full-time - Manager
Remote - Denver, CO
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 based in Denver, Colorado, is designed for a leader who is passionate about driving customer success and fostering a culture of continuous improvement within their team. You will be responsible for managing and developing a customer-centric team, ensuring that they are equipped with the skills and support necessary to meet performance expectations and achieve customer retention and sales goals. Your role will involve implementing effective change management strategies, preparing your team for transitions, and maintaining clear communication to instill confidence. You will oversee customer relationships, ensuring effective collaboration and understanding of customer needs, challenges, and goals. By partnering with your team, you will provide strategic guidance to retain customers and drive upsells and conversions. Collaboration is key in this role, as you will work closely with various internal and external stakeholders, including sales, marketing, and product teams, to enhance customer experiences and address any gaps in service. You will leverage key performance metrics to measure team success and customer outcomes, regularly analyzing and reporting on these metrics to identify areas for improvement. In addition to these responsibilities, you will lead customer success initiatives aimed at achieving organizational objectives, optimizing team performance, and enhancing operational effectiveness. Your leadership will be crucial in creating a supportive and motivated team environment focused on skills development and goal achievement.

Responsibilities

  • Staff and drive a successful culture and customer-centric team.
  • Implement change successfully through preparing the team and communicating often.
  • 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 implement solutions.
  • Leverage key metrics to measure team performance and customer outcomes.
  • Regularly analyze and report on customer success metrics, providing insights for continuous improvement.
  • Lead projects and initiatives focused on operational effectiveness and customer retention.

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.
  • Health insurance coverage.
  • Dental and vision insurance.
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan with company matching.
  • Paid time off and holidays.
  • Professional development opportunities.
  • Flexible work arrangements.
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