Kira Learning
Director of Customer Success
Kira Learning, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
We are looking for a talented and experienced Director of Customer Success who will lead and grow a team providing hands-on support to our enterprise customers. As our Director of Customer Success, you will work cross-functionally across sales, product, and engineering to drive expansion and adoption of Kira Learning in K-12 classrooms globally. We’re looking for someone who has experience working with education institutions and boards and is comfortable adapting in a changing environment. The ideal candidate also has experience building and managing high-performing teams.
Responsibilities & Duties
Drive world-class support to Kira Learning’s customer base, including leading differentiated customer experiences for our most valuable (and often complex) customers.Create multi-contact relationships with schools and districts by identifying and connecting with stakeholders. Regularly communicate with teachers and administrators to ensure successful implementation of Kira Learning solutions.Assess and respond to student progress and mastery data to help teachers improve student outcomes.Share teacher feedback with curriculum, product, and engineering teams to inform ongoing product development.Manage renewals and expand existing relationships; oversee renewal conversations with administrators and track deal data accordingly.Build and provide training, product support, and delegation tactics for customer issues.Drive alignment towards product and sales improvements with key partner teams, such as Sales, Engineering, and Product.Provide accurate forecasting and reporting on customer success metrics; escalate any accounts at risk of churn and take appropriate actions.Serve as the escalation point for customer issues and manage resolutions effectively.Inclusively grow, develop, and lead a robust, high-functioning Customer Success team.
Experience & Skills
7-10+ years of customer or client success leadership in an enterprise B2B business.Extensive experience in working with local and state educational agencies (e.g., state boards, school districts, etc).High proficiency with technical SaaS products and a demonstrated ability to educate others in how to utilize such products.Impeccable leadership skills with a strong ability to coach, rally, and develop others. Capable of delivering and receiving thoughtful feedback.Ability to confidently and thoughtfully influence across the organization, including with leadership.Strong verbal and written communication skills; can patiently, professionally, and effectively communicate with others. You understand how important the details in communication are, like body language and vocal tonality.Nimble, scrappy, and adaptable. Can roll with the punches and thrive in a fast-paced, early-stage startup environment.A positive, can-do attitude. You’re not deterred by minor setbacks and are able to swiftly overcome ambiguity.Will consistently cultivate a culture of inclusion where all team members feel a sense of belonging and can bring their authentic selves to work.Strong proficiency in Google Workspace programs, Microsoft Office Suite, CRM software, and project management software.
$160,000 - $190,000 a year
Competitive salary ($160,000 - $190,000) and equity package in a well-funded, high-growth company. Compensation is based on a number of relevant factors such as location, professional experience, and related skill sets.
Flexible PTO
Paid parental leave
Top-notch medical, dental, and vision coverage
Company 401(k) plan#J-18808-Ljbffr
Responsibilities & Duties
Drive world-class support to Kira Learning’s customer base, including leading differentiated customer experiences for our most valuable (and often complex) customers.Create multi-contact relationships with schools and districts by identifying and connecting with stakeholders. Regularly communicate with teachers and administrators to ensure successful implementation of Kira Learning solutions.Assess and respond to student progress and mastery data to help teachers improve student outcomes.Share teacher feedback with curriculum, product, and engineering teams to inform ongoing product development.Manage renewals and expand existing relationships; oversee renewal conversations with administrators and track deal data accordingly.Build and provide training, product support, and delegation tactics for customer issues.Drive alignment towards product and sales improvements with key partner teams, such as Sales, Engineering, and Product.Provide accurate forecasting and reporting on customer success metrics; escalate any accounts at risk of churn and take appropriate actions.Serve as the escalation point for customer issues and manage resolutions effectively.Inclusively grow, develop, and lead a robust, high-functioning Customer Success team.
Experience & Skills
7-10+ years of customer or client success leadership in an enterprise B2B business.Extensive experience in working with local and state educational agencies (e.g., state boards, school districts, etc).High proficiency with technical SaaS products and a demonstrated ability to educate others in how to utilize such products.Impeccable leadership skills with a strong ability to coach, rally, and develop others. Capable of delivering and receiving thoughtful feedback.Ability to confidently and thoughtfully influence across the organization, including with leadership.Strong verbal and written communication skills; can patiently, professionally, and effectively communicate with others. You understand how important the details in communication are, like body language and vocal tonality.Nimble, scrappy, and adaptable. Can roll with the punches and thrive in a fast-paced, early-stage startup environment.A positive, can-do attitude. You’re not deterred by minor setbacks and are able to swiftly overcome ambiguity.Will consistently cultivate a culture of inclusion where all team members feel a sense of belonging and can bring their authentic selves to work.Strong proficiency in Google Workspace programs, Microsoft Office Suite, CRM software, and project management software.
$160,000 - $190,000 a year
Competitive salary ($160,000 - $190,000) and equity package in a well-funded, high-growth company. Compensation is based on a number of relevant factors such as location, professional experience, and related skill sets.
Flexible PTO
Paid parental leave
Top-notch medical, dental, and vision coverage
Company 401(k) plan#J-18808-Ljbffr