Director of Customer Success

Company: Kira Learning
Location: Los Angeles
Posted on: May 24, 2025

Job Description:

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 yearCompetitive 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 PTOPaid parental leaveTop-notch medical, dental, and vision coverageCompany 401(k) plan
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