Principal Key Account Manager
NextRollFull Time
Senior (5 to 8 years)
Candidates must have over 3 years of experience managing EdTech accounts and a proven ability to drive revenue through growth, retention, and expansion. Strong client success planning skills, including discovery questioning, active listening, and goal synthesis, are essential. Proficiency in strategic client interaction planning and proactive engagement is required. Experience with Gainsight and Salesforce (SFDC) is a plus, and owning renewals as a CSM in an EdTech company is strongly preferred.
The Mid-Market Customer Success Manager will serve as the primary partner for district leaders, managing a portfolio of mid-market accounts. This role involves identifying client goals and usage strategies with Newsela, developing partnership plans, and leveraging data and customer insights to drive product adoption, renewals, and expansion. The manager will guide customers through the Newsela Customer Journey, ensuring they have the necessary support and resources for an exceptional experience throughout the customer lifecycle. Additionally, they will collaborate with the Professional Learning team to ensure professional development training meets client needs.
Provides tailored educational content for K-12
Newsela offers tailored educational content for K-12 students, providing engaging instructional materials in subjects like English Language Arts, Science, and Social Studies. Schools and districts subscribe to access a library of articles that are updated daily and available at five different reading levels, ensuring accessibility for all students. The platform integrates with Learning Management Systems and includes features like activities and reporting tools to support teachers. Newsela's goal is to enhance student engagement and improve teaching methods through flexible, standards-aligned resources.