Customer Success Manager (EFUNDS for Schools)

SWBC

$70K — $95K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years in Customer Success, Account Management, or Sales within a SaaS start-up, especially EdTech or payment solutions.
  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management, Marketing, Finance, or related field.
  • Experience managing customer relationships and generating revenue growth in tech solutions for education or payment platforms.
  • Strong SaaS start-up background, particularly in EdTech or related technology-driven sectors.
  • Proven sales or account growth in education technology or payment processing markets.
  • Excellent communication and negotiation skills for building trust with school leaders.
  • Ability to adapt to a fast-paced, evolving environment and meet customer needs.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the primary point of contact for customer needs, fostering strong relationships with school stakeholders.
  • Lead onboarding and ensure readiness for successful implementation.
  • Drive operational excellence through scalable processes and playbooks for Customer Success.
  • Identify and address gaps in customer experience, implementing solutions for improvement.
  • Collaborate across teams for clear handoffs and effective partner engagement models.
  • Champion digital transformation in education by promoting tech adoption to streamline operations.
  • Educate districts on best practices for utilizing EdTech to enhance engagement.

Benefits

  • Work/Life balance
  • Employee engagement activities and recognition programs
  • Years of service awards
  • Career enhancement and growth opportunities
  • Leadership Academy and Mentor Program
  • Continuing education and career certifications
  • Variety of healthcare coverage options
  • Traditional and Roth 401(k) retirement plans
  • Wellness Program opportunities.
Full Job Description
SWIVEL is seeking a talented individual to serve as the primary point of contact for customers, guiding them through onboarding and managing the day-to-day relationship to ensure long-term success with SWIVEL's schools product. Reporting to the Director of Customer Success, the CSM plays a key role in helping customers achieve their goals by driving product adoption, minimizing implementation risks, and identifying opportunities for growth. This role requires strong collaboration with internal teams and a proactive, customer-centric approach to building trusted, value-driven partnerships.

Essential duties include the following:
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for day-to-day customer needs, building strong, trust-based relationships with school and district stakeholders.
  • Lead onboarding and implementation readiness efforts, ensuring teams and clients are prepared for success.
  • Drive operational excellence by creating scalable processes, playbooks, and workflows that will define the future of our Customer Success organization.
  • Navigate ambiguity with confidence by identifying gaps and implementing solutions that improve customer experience and internal efficiency.
  • Collaborate across teams to establish clear handoffs, develop partner engagement models, and design strategies that empower districts.
  • Champion digital transformation in education by helping schools adopt technology that streamlines payments and enhances operational efficiency.
  • Educate and empower districts on best practices for leveraging EdTech solutions to improve student and parent engagement.
  • Stay ahead of industry trends in K-12 technology, compliance, and payment systems to provide informed guidance to customers.
  • Advocate for accessibility and equity in technology adoption, ensuring solutions meet diverse needs across school communities.
  • Drive adoption of innovative tools that simplify administrative workflows and improve financial transparency for schools.
  • Act as the voice of the customer internally, advocating for their needs and influencing product development to ensure satisfaction and retention.
  • Monitor customer health, proactively address risks, and implement strategies to prevent churn and ensure long-term success.
  • Identify opportunities for account growth and collaborate with Sales to expand partnerships within the education sector.
  • Track and report on customer success metrics, usage trends, and engagement to inform strategy and continuous improvement.
  • Take initiative to build structure where none exists, laying the foundation for sustainable growth and scalable success.


Serious candidates will possess the minimum qualifications:
  • Minimum of five (5) years of experience in Customer Success, Account Management, or Sales within a SaaS start-up environment, specifically in EdTech or payments solutions.
  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Business Management, Marketing, Finance, or a related field.
  • Proven success in managing customer relationships and driving revenue growth in technology solutions for the education sector and/or payment platforms.
  • Strong background in SaaS start-ups is essential, with hands-on experience in EdTech, school payment systems, or similar technology-driven industries.
  • Demonstrated track record of sales or account growth within education technology or payment processing markets.
  • Exceptional business acumen, communication, and negotiation skills, with the ability to build trust-based relationships with school administrators and district leaders.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment and adapt strategies to meet changing market and customer needs.


SWBC offers*:
  • Competitive overall compensation package
  • Work/Life balance
  • Employee engagement activities and recognition awards
  • Years of Service awards
  • Career enhancement and growth opportunities
  • Leadership Academy and Mentor Program
  • Continuing education and career certifications
  • Variety of healthcare coverage options
  • Traditional and Roth 401(k) retirement plans
  • Lucrative Wellness Program


*Based upon employee eligibility

Additional Information:

SWBC is a Substance-Free Workplace and requires pre-employment drug testing.

Please note, SWBC does not hire tobacco users as allowed by law.

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