Client Experience Manager

　　Remote - South Africa

　　The Opportunity:

　　Anthology offers the largest EdTech ecosystem on a global scale, supporting over 150 million users in 80 countries. Our mission is to provide dynamic, data-informed experiences to the global education community so that learners and educators can achieve their goals.

　　We believe in the power of a truly diverse and inclusive workforce. As we expand globally, we are committed to making diversity, inclusion, and belonging a foundational part of not only our hiring practices but who we are as a company.

　　For more information about Anthology and our career opportunities, please visit www.anthology.com.

　　Please note that the individual who fills this role will work with Anthology through a third-party employer relationship, not as a direct employee of Anthology

　　Anthology''s Client Experience Managers have a broad role that requires strong client orientation, domain expertise, product knowledge, and account management skills. In this role you will work closely with the Account Executive and be responsible for account engagement, product adoption, client satisfaction, and ultimately client retention. This role is cross-functional and empowered to marshal organizational resources to promote the successful adoption of our solutions, to develop resources to address customer needs, and to resolve emerging customer issues by identifying and targeting root causes, while balancing the business and strategic goals of the company. This role will focus on supporting Anthology clients across Africa and their adoption of our LMS, SIS, and CRM solutions and other associated technologies.

　　Primary responsibilities will include:

　　Developing strong relationships with clients centered on ensuring their success Conducting partnership reviews with clients to ensure progress on shared business objectives Developing and implementing account engagement and execution plans to ensure client health and growth Fostering ongoing customer engagement in part through providing opportunities for increased product adoption and training Monitoring overall client health and identifying any potential risks to client sentiment or renewal Regularly participating in community engagement programs and activities Managing the client relationship proactively, including internal escalation of client support issues Positioning new product releases and applicable services offerings to increase client adoption and clients'' sense of value from their investment with Anthology Working together with the regional account team, including Channel Partner staff, to identify account goals and alignment of client needs with potential opportunities; identifying new solutions for customers and referring cross and upsell leads to Account Executive for follow-up Providing best practice recommendations; assisting clients in solving point-in-time challenges, and partnering with the client to support the overall goal of increased satisfaction and adoption of Anthology solutions Serving as an internal advocate for the client, helping to drive support and change when necessary to help the client to achieve their business objectives Serving as project manager and executing tailored plans both internally and externally, and proactively providing next-step support, including: External: managing the customer experience through regular meetings, recommendations, crafting of responses back to customers after internal alignment, executing client outreach strategies, and supporting the growth of client peer networks Internal: escalation, identify and engage SMEs as needed, regular meetings with SMEs to support identified issues, provide direction and ensure focus on client and Anthology business needs Acting as an information conduit from Anthology and the industry to customers, providing latest information on both Anthology products & services and industry trends Projecting a favorable public image of the company to promote its objectives and goals and enhance client relationships This role requires 50% travel to support on-site client engagements and events, including internationally

　　The Candidate:

　　Required skills/qualifications:

　　Fluency in written and spoken EnglishBachelor''s degree or equivalent At least 5 years of related experience in Client Experience, Customer Success, and/or Education Technology serving the higher education sector Understanding of the application of instructional and administrative technologies to varied teaching and learning environments and in the context of higher education in the AfricaStrong customer-service orientation and ability to communicate with empathy, sensitivity, and professionalism Excellent oral and written communication skills, including facilitating productive and action-oriented executive sessions Ability to work independently, and to proactively identify and respond to emerging challenges in a dynamic environment Proven track record of successfully managing large/high value accounts and developing strong client relationships with all levels of an organization Advanced problem-solving and critical thinking skills Ability to multitask and to consistently perform under the pressure of deadlines and other demands by appropriately triaging tasks according to strategic priorities Highly organized, proactive, and impactful communicator driven by a desire to help clients succeed Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, results-oriented, collaborative environment

　　Preferred skills/qualifications:

　　Advanced degree in Information Technology Management, Instructional Technology, or another education- related field Experience working in a Client Experience or Customer Success role at a Software-as-a-Service technology company Experience working in e-learning, instructional design or instructional technology management, institutional research, institutional leadership, or media services industries Experience in a technology-focused position within a higher education institution Business-level language skills in written and spoken French

　　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.

　　Anthology is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, gender, age, color, religion, national origin, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, protected military/veteran status, or any other legally protected factor.