Customer Success Specialist - Los Angeles

Zen EducateLos Angeles, CA
1d$70,000 - $76,000Hybrid

About The Position

This is an entry-level role designed for someone early in their career — maybe this is your first role in sales, partnerships, or account management. You don’t need years of experience — what matters most is your mindset: curiosity, resilience, and a genuine interest in helping others. You’ll sit at the heart of what we do: building relationships with schools and supporting educators to find meaningful work. It’s a fast-paced, people-focused role where no two days are the same. One moment you might be helping a school solve a staffing challenge, and the next you’re coaching an educator to succeed in their role. If you’re excited by the idea of learning quickly, taking ownership early, and making a real-world impact in education — this could be a great fit. Zen Educate is a technology company that matches schools with temporary educator staff. Our mission is to change the world of education recruitment. Schools spend over $9bn a year on temporary educators, with over $2bn going to agency fees — money that could be better spent in classrooms. By building a smarter platform, we help schools save money while ensuring educators earn more. We care deeply about the impact we make. We go the extra mile to find, onboard, match, and support educators who truly care about students. Every day, we’re working to improve access to quality education. We’re a high-growth startup that recently raised $37M in Series B funding and are expanding rapidly across the UK and US. That means lots of opportunity to learn, grow, and shape your career. This role is designed as a launchpad for your career. You’ll gain hands-on experience in: Account management and relationship building Sales and commercial thinking Problem solving in a fast-moving environment We invest heavily in learning and development and provide regular feedback to help you grow quickly. We’re a collaborative, mission-driven team that genuinely cares about what we’re building. We celebrate wins together and support each other through challenges We value curiosity, ownership, and action over perfection We’re building systems and processes — not just maintaining them We believe in doing work that has a real, positive impact You’ll be joining a team with diverse backgrounds — including former educators, career changers, and people starting their first roles.

Requirements

  • You’re eager to learn and open to feedback
  • You’re resilient and don’t get discouraged by challenges
  • You take initiative and aren’t afraid to figure things out
  • You care about people and enjoy helping others succeed
  • You’re positive, collaborative, and a great teammate
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Organized and able to manage multiple priorities

Nice To Haves

  • Interest in education or social impact is a big plus
  • Any experience in sales, customer service, education, or recruitment is helpful

Responsibilities

  • Build and manage relationships with schools and districts
  • Help schools find the right educators quickly and efficiently
  • Identify opportunities to grow partnerships and introduce new services
  • Act as a reliable, responsive point of contact for school stakeholders
  • Share feedback and insights with internal teams to improve our product
  • Help newly onboarded educators find their first roles quickly
  • Check in regularly with educators to ensure they’re happy and supported
  • Troubleshoot challenges and find solutions when issues arise
  • Coach educators and guide them through training to improve performance
  • Balance relationship-building with fast-paced problem solving
  • Work across both schools and educators to make great matches happen
  • Take ownership of your portfolio and grow it over time

Benefits

  • Competitive salary + commission (OTE)
  • 18 days PTO (15 flexible + 3 for Christmas closure)
  • Health insurance
  • Quarterly social events
  • A supportive, tight-knit team
  • Meaningful work you can be proud of
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