Customer Success Consultant

About the role

We believe in the power and joy of learning. At Cengage, our employees directly impact learners around the world by helping them improve their lives and achieve their dreams through education. As a Customer Success Consultant, you will serve as a strategic partner and trusted advisor to Cengage customers within your assigned territory. Your mission is to ensure customers achieve their desired outcomes through the effective use of Cengage technology, driving adoption, and long-term value.

Responsibilities

• Act as the designated point of contact for customers, building strong, enduring relationships throughout the customer lifecycle.
• Achieve and/or exceed established revenue targets by retaining and renewing Cengage customers.
• Develop and implement tailored success plans that align with customer goals and increase product usage.
• Provide proactive training and guidance aligned with customer objectives, standard methodologies, and usage data.
• Advocate for customers during the resolution of high-severity issues, ensuring timely and effective outcomes.
• Conduct regular health checks to assess value realization and identify opportunities for growth.
• Analyze customer data to uncover risks, renewal challenges, and upsell opportunities.

Requirements

• Proven ability to quickly learn and master new systems and applications.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate data into actionable insights.
• Ability to explain technical concepts in a clear, business-friendly manner.
• Skilled at managing and prioritizing multiple customer needs simultaneously.

Preferred

• Preferred Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in a Sales or Customer Success role.
• Experience in Educational Technology or Higher Education.
• Familiarity with the Higher Education landscape, including Learning Management Systems (LMS).

Skills

• Proven ability to quickly learn and master new systems and applications.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate data into actionable insights.
• Ability to explain technical concepts in a clear, business-friendly manner.
• Skilled at managing and prioritizing multiple customer needs simultaneously.

Benefits

Cengage is committed to working with broad talent pools to attract and hire strong and most qualified individuals. Our job applicants are considered regardless of any classification protected by applicable federal, state, provincial or local laws. Cengage is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities including during our job application process.

Pay

$67,000.00 - $87,100.00 USD
Annual: Individual Target annually Actual incentive earnings are not guaranteed and may be more or less than the target amount based on achievement of performance goals and the terms of the applicable incentive compensation plan.

Schedule

Individual base pay will vary based on work schedule, qualifications, experience, internal equity, and geographic location.