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Full-Time

Customer Onboarding Operations Specialist

Temp

Posted on 7/10/2024

Brightwheel

Brightwheel

201-500 employees

Childcare management software for preschools

Consulting
Education

Compensation Overview

$28.85Hourly

Junior, Mid

Remote in USA

Category
Customer Success Management
Sales & Account Management
Required Skills
Sales
Communications
Salesforce
Requirements
  • 2+ years of customer onboarding, customer success, sales, and/or account management experience
  • Associate’s degree, Bachelor's degree, or comparable professional experience
  • A proven track record in onboarding new customers is a plus
  • Comfort with a high-volume funnel that requires careful prioritization to hit ambitious monthly goals
  • Excellent collaboration, organization, time-management, and prioritization skills
  • Ability to self-manage time-sensitive and detailed tasks to deliver on time every time
  • Exceptional phone and written English communication skills; bilingual written and verbal communication ability (specifically Spanish) is a plus
  • Great attention to detail - nothing can slip through the cracks when supporting customers
  • Patience and empathy while teaching customers or handling tricky customer situations
  • Comfort with ambiguity, change, and a fast-paced environment
  • Comfort with working remotely using communication tools such as Slack, Google Suite, and Zoom
  • Tech-savvy with experience in CRM tools (e.g., Salesforce) is preferred
Responsibilities
  • Own a running portfolio of brand new program accounts, assisting customers in learning and adopting the brightwheel product prior to opening their center
  • Overcome customer objections to ensure the customer feels confident in opening their center and the value brightwheel will bring to their program
  • Diagnose and resolve technical challenges our customers experience as they get the system configured
  • Serve as the expert on brightwheel’s technology platform for customers and other cross-functional teams
  • Collaborate across teams (e.g. Sales and Support) to ensure a smooth customer experience at all stages of the customer journey
  • Use strong critical thinking and troubleshooting abilities to correctly identify, investigate, and resolve technical or usage issues
  • Continue to sell the value of the software to gain buy-in and trust in brightwheel’s capabilities
  • Execute on Onboarding operations workstream duties within set timeframes and with a high degree of accuracy
  • Work closely with leadership to execute given projects that have a clear ROI to the operational effectiveness and efficiency of the Onboarding team or customer experience
  • Suggest improvements to the Onboarding process and procedures by identifying gaps, proposing solutions, and working with leadership to implement; participate in scoping, if appropriate

Brightwheel provides childcare management software specifically designed for preschools and childcare centers. Its platform simplifies various administrative tasks, such as sign-in and sign-out procedures, billing, and family communication, allowing educators and staff to save time each month. The software is user-friendly and has received high ratings, making it the top choice in childcare software. Brightwheel operates on a subscription-based model, where childcare centers pay a regular fee to access the platform. The software has proven effective, with 90% of preschools reporting increased timely payments and 95% of staff noting better communication with families. Brightwheel's goal is to enhance the management of childcare centers while fostering strong relationships between educators and families.

Company Stage

Series C

Total Funding

$88.8M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2010

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

10%

1 year growth

11%

2 year growth

16%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Brightwheel's valuation at $600 million and recent $55 million Series C funding round indicate strong financial health and growth potential.
  • The platform's high user satisfaction rates, with 90% of preschools seeing increased timely payments and 95% noting improved communication, highlight its effectiveness.
  • The integration of Experience Early Learning's curriculum can attract more users by offering a comprehensive educational solution.

What critics are saying

  • The niche focus on preschools and childcare centers may limit market expansion opportunities.
  • Dependence on subscription-based revenue could be risky if customer retention rates decline.

What makes Brightwheel unique

  • Brightwheel's all-in-one platform specifically targets preschools and childcare centers, unlike broader educational software solutions.
  • The integration with QuickBooks for financial management offers a unique value proposition, simplifying cash flow monitoring for childcare centers.
  • Brightwheel's acquisition of Experience Early Learning enhances its offering with a research-based early education curriculum, setting it apart from competitors.

Benefits

Competitive base salary

Equity

Premium medical, dental, & vision coverage

Paid parental leave

Flexible PTO policy

Wellness & productivity stipend

Learning & development stipend

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