Customer Success Manager

Imagine Learning; United States; On-site; USD 64,678 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

401k match

Paid time off

Maternity benefits

Fertility benefits

Volunteer time off

Tuition reimbursement

Remote work

Job summary

Imagine Learning, a remote-friendly education technology company, is seeking a Customer Success Manager to own the business relationship with school districts and admins, ensuring successful adoption of our Curriculum-Informed AI solutions.

You will grow relationships, coordinate cross-functional teams, analyze usage data, guide implementation, and help secure renewals and potential upsell while traveling up to 30% as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field
• At least 4 years of experience managing customer relationships in education technology
• Experience presenting results to senior executives
• Ability to quickly establish rapport across all levels
• Strong communication and analytical skills
• Ability to use data analytics and spreadsheets
• High energy, drive to succeed, and sense of urgency
• Proficiency in thriving in a fast-paced, growth organization

Responsibilities

• Grow relationships with customer stakeholders.
• Take direct responsibility for customer relationships.
• Serve as an informed thought partner on implementation and adoption.
• Analyze customer engagement data to identify strengths and needs.
• Conduct regular check-ins to elicit goals and share progress.
• Develop account strategies to maintain health, renewals, and upsell.
• Assist in creating and provisioning customer sites.
• Collaborate with internal teams to drive teacher adoption.
• Deliver onboarding support to ensure initial success.
• Suggest improvements to Customer Success processes.

Skills

Customer relationships

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Data analytics

Executive communication

Rapport building

Urgency/drive

Growth mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Job description

Description

Position at Imagine Learning.

Great Purpose. Great People. Great Opportunities.

At Imagine Learning, we Empower Potential - in students, educators, and each other. As the leading provider of digital-first K–12 curriculum solutions, we’re committed to igniting learning breakthroughs that spark curiosity, creativity, and confidence. Every day, our team designs innovative tools that help educators personalize instruction and engage students in meaningful ways. We’re shaping the future of learning through our Curriculum-Informed AI™ approach - technology that understands instructional context, respects educator judgment, and transforms how teachers personalize learning at scale to unlock each student’s potential. Together, we’re reimagining what’s possible and transforming education.

That same spirit of innovation and purpose drives our team culture. At Imagine Learning, you’ll find opportunities for meaningful work, continuous growth, and connection with passionate colleagues who care deeply about making a difference. We celebrate collaboration, embrace change, and believe in lifelong learning - for our students and ourselves.

As a remote‑friendly company, Imagine Learning offers flexible work arrangements across the U.S. and internationally. Most of our U.S.-based employees work from home or on a hybrid schedule at one of our office locations in Tempe, AZ (HQ), Austin, TX, Petaluma, CA, Rock Rapids, IA, or Bloomington, MN.

Imagine Your Impact.

The Customer Success Manager (CSM) is a primary owner of the business relationship between Imagine Learning and the customer. The CSM is responsible for the customer’s success with Imagine Learning solutions, and is accountable for customer retention, growth and adoption, satisfaction, and stakeholder value.

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Position Information

This is a regular, full‑time position, reporting to the Customer Success Director.

Compensation

Base pay is anticipated to be between $64,678.00 and $75,000.00 per year. Eligible employees may also receive incentive/commission/annual bonus pay based on individual and/or company performance. Compensation may vary based on factors such as, but not limited to, individual skills, experience, training, education/certifications, geographic location, internal equity, and local market conditions.

Location

In this U.S.-based position your location will be remote; to facilitate travel for the role, candidates that reside within 50 miles of a major, international airport are highly preferred.

Travel

You can also expect up to approximately 30% travel given your assigned territory. This could include day trips via personal car to school districts or airline/overnight travel. Imagine Learning reimburses for mileage and appropriate business‑related travel expenses. Be sure you have a valid driver’s license and automobile insurance and a clean driving record for at least the preceding 39 months.

Benefits

• Multiple health, dental, and vision plans, including medical plans with zero employee premiums
• 401k plan with a company match
• 16 paid holidays, which include 2 floating holidays and a winter shutdown from Christmas Eve through New Year’s Day
• Paid Time Off
• Comprehensive maternity and fertility/family building benefits
• Paid bonding leave when a new child joins your family
• Access to on‑demand mental health resources
• Life and short and long‑term disability insurance
• Pre‑tax savings plans
• Paid volunteer time off
• A wide variety of professional development programs, including tuition reimbursement
• Work from home opportunities that foster work/life balance

Envision Your Experience

• Grow relationships with customer stakeholders.
• Take direct responsibility for customer relationships.
• Serve as an informed thought partner to customers in all issues related to implementation rollout, ensuring successful adoption of company services and products.
• Analyze customer engagement data to identify implementation strengths and areas of need.
• Conduct regular customer check‑ins (virtually and in person) to elicit goals from customers, provide data around progress, and keep customers informed of key, related product updates as they occur.
• Develop account strategies for maintaining strong customer health, ensuring renewal and possibly upsell opportunities.
• Provide assistance in creating and provisioning customer sites.
• Collaborate with internal teams to drive teacher adoption and success.
• Deliver onboarding support to customers to ensure that their initial experiences with the site are successful.
• Offer input on Customer Success team processes and procedures as required.

Share Your Expertise

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field and at least 4 years of experience managing customer relationships at an education technology company; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience with business drivers for teachers, students, business process owners, and senior district and/or state administration.
• Direct and proven work with establishing strategic outcomes and measurements.
• Experience working with and presenting results to senior level executives preferred.
• Ability to quickly establish rapport with all levels of personnel up to and including Superintendent and Chief Academic Officer.
• High energy level, demonstrated drive to succeed, and a sense of urgency.
• Ability to use and interpret data analytics and spreadsheets.
• Proficient within a fast‑paced, growth organization is ideal.
• Excellent communication skills and analytical skills.
• This position is remote but may require approximately 15-50% travel, given your assigned territory.

At Imagine Learning, we believe our work is strongest when people feel respected, supported, and encouraged to contribute their unique perspectives. We strive to create a welcoming workplace where employees can learn from one another, grow together, and build educational experiences that reflect the world of our learners.

Imagine Learning is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing equal employment and advancement opportunities to qualified individuals. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, transgender status (including whether or not you are transitioning or have transitioned), sexual orientation, marital status, religion (including religion dress and grooming practices), age 40 and over, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information (including results of genetic testing and characteristics), veteran and/or military status, or service in the military, and any other basis or status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.

To all recruitment agencies: Imagine Learning does not accept agency resumes. Please do not submit candidates for consideration via our online application system, to Imagine Learning employees, or to any other organization location. Imagine Learning is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.