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Role Snapshot

Join Watermark as a Client Success Manager to drive adoption of assessment software among higher education institutions while building trusted advisor relationships with clients. You will ensure clients achieve their goals and cultivate opportunities for partnership growth and advocacy.

Key Responsibilities: Collaborate with clients to drive software adoption and achieve their objectives, manage client portfolios to identify risks, and partner with Sales for expansion opportunities. You will document interactions in Salesforce, support change initiatives on campuses, and participate in implementation as a strategic consultant.
Skills & Tools: Strong communication and interpersonal skills with ability to multitask and adjust priorities, excellent critical thinking and computer proficiency. Experience in Sales or Account Management preferred, with knowledge of higher education processes and ability to present to audiences of all sizes.
Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in business or related field with 1-2 years of prior client management experience. Must be able to work independently and collaboratively in dynamic environments, absorb knowledge quickly, and travel periodically (3-4 trips annually).
Location: None
Compensation: $65K–$70K/yr

Job Description

Key Responsibilities of the Role

  • Collaborating with current clients to drive adoption and ensure achievement of the client’s goals and objectives with Watermark platforms. 
  • Action planning and aligning internal resources to ensure client needs are met
  • Building trusted relationships with key client stakeholders 
  • Supporting clients in effectively driving change on their campuses
  • Partnering with Sales to drive expansion through cross and upsell opportunities
  • Partnering with Watermark executive team for top account management
  • Identifying risks that manifest within your client portfolio and initiating playbooks 
  • Documenting client information, activities, and interactions within Salesforce
  • Creating services opportunities by introducing Academy training and Services packages
  • Participating in the implementation phase as needed as strategic consultant
  • Meeting with manager regularly to discuss challenges, risks and opportunities
  • Contributing to the growth and development of a world class CSM team

Key Requirements For the Role

  • Bachelor’s degree in business or a related field
  • Ability to flourish in a multi-tasking environment, comfortably re-adjusting priorities as needed
  • Ability to work both independently and in collaborative and/or team settings, taking ownership of assigned tasks
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to communicate efficiently with individuals at all levels
  • Ability to absorb knowledge quickly, work well under pressure, and thrive in an environment that is constantly changing
  • Preference for those with experience in Sales or Account Management
  • Preference for those who possess knowledge of higher education processes and culture
  • Experience presenting to audiences of all sizes, both in-person and virtually
  • Willing and able to travel periodically (3-4 trips, annually)
  • 1-2 years prior experience managing a portfolio of clients
  • A high level of competence in communication, critical thinking, reasoning, as well as computer skills

Watermark is committed to fair and equitable pay practices for all qualified candidates. The pay range for this role is $65K - 70K + $25-30K commission and varies based on several factors including geographical location, level of experience related to the role, education/ licensure/certificates of the individual filling the role and other business and operational considerations.  

At Watermark we are continually strengthening the rich diversity in our workplace - the primary reason we succeed. We’re committed to equal opportunity employment and work together to provide an inclusive hiring experience where all qualified applicants receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, family status, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, neurodiversity, disability, age, protected military/veteran status, or any other non-merit based or other legally protected grounds.

This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities at any time.