Description:
Skill Struck empowers educators and schools by offering computer science education at every grade level. We make coding engaging and accessible to all student demographics, especially under-represented groups in tech. We are known, not only for our computer science and AI curriculum but also for our focus on equity in education.
Our mission is to inspire creators, grow problem solvers, and strengthen communities.
Skill Struck is looking for a Customer Success Manager to drive the adoption and retention of our product with our customers. As a Customer Success Manager (CSM) at Skill Struck, you are a part of the teacher and administrator journey through onboarding, implementation, adoption, and renewal. Your main goals are to ensure customers have an amazing experience with our platform that helps them reach their learning goals. The ideal candidate will be passionate about building and maintaining relationships with key decision-makers in school districts and learning organizations, ensuring exceptional service for our enterprise customers. This role reports to the Director of Customer Success.
Occasional travel (around 20% or more throughout the year - mostly in the central and Midwest regions. When visiting customers, product expertise is required)
While this role is remote, the candidate must reside in Texas. Preferably in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metro area or Houston area.
Responsibilities:
- Come with a consultative approach and mindset to address problems and find solutions in the K-12 space
- Maximize renewals to exceed retention goals for the customers entrusted to your care
- Proactively meet and contact customers who are unresponsive and/or not fully utilizing our products
- Discover opportunities with existing customers and work with teammates in Sales to drive expansion and renewal opportunities
- Improve processes to manage relationships with customers at scale
- Continuously self-educate about Skill Struck's products and solutions and the K-12 competitive landscape
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Sales, Product, Marketing and Support. There is a high interaction with the sales department given this role is a revenue-driving position
Qualifications:
- BONUS: One year of private ed-tech experience or ed-tech experience in a school organization
- Previous Customer Success/Account Management/Support experience in a SaaS organization preferred
- Previous experience in education is also encouraged
- Able to operate in a highly efficient manner by multitasking in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent planning, organizational, and prioritization skills
- Exceptional technical skills; like learning new software and techniques
- Conveys complicated information in written and verbal communication that is simple, clear, concise, professional, and friendly.
Commitment to equity and belonging: At Skill Struck our mission is to create opportunities for all students to develop technical skills, we know that we have a responsibility to make computer science education more accessible for underrepresented groups. We also believe in the importance of creating equitable opportunities in the workplace and are constantly striving to increase diversity on the Skill Struck team.
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Health savings account employer matching
- Paid time off
- Eyewear insurance
- Work from home
Schedule:
Additional Job Information:
Accessibility:This position mostly comprises computer work. The candidate must be able to sit for long periods of time, use a keyboard and mouse, and work at a desk for extended periods of time. Though on rare occurrences it may happen, the candidate may also need to lift up to 25 pounds. Some travel may be required, by car and/or plane, which may result in lifting more weight where applicable. Skill Struck will make reasonable accommodations for employees upon request.
Skill Struck provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.