Description : Role Overview
The Zonal Head is responsible for overseeing the entire post-sales life cycle of partner schools within the assigned geography. This includes ensuring customer success through onboarding, training, retention, renewals, and overall partner satisfaction. The role demands close collaboration with internal teams to ensure seamless partner experience and achievement of operational excellence.
Key and Customer Success :
- Own the retention and renewal targets for all partner schools in the zone.
- Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with key school management and stakeholders.
- Monitor school engagement performance using key metrics such as renewal rates, NPS scores, and customer satisfaction indices.
- Identify potential churn risks early and create action plans to retain at-risk customers through proactive engagement and strategic interventions.
- Conduct periodic reviews with school partners to evaluate impact, gather feedback, and plan future engagement.
Post-Sales Operations :
Ensure seamless execution of onboarding and implementation for all newly onboarded schools.Oversee timely delivery of learning materials, academic kits, and training resources.Ensure all post-sales processes adhere to defined SOPs and customer success frameworks.Collaborate with product, curriculum, and operations teams to address escalations and improve service delivery.Training and Capacity Building :
Plan and execute zonal training programs for school partners, teachers, and coordinators aligned with Kreedo methodologies.Ensure standardization and quality of training sessions conducted by the zonal training team.Monitor trainer performance through feedback scores and ensure periodic retraining.Use training insights to continuously improve implementation quality across the zone.Team Leadership and Performance Management :
Lead and manage a regional team comprising Customer Success Managers, Trainers, and Support Executives.Define clear objectives, KPIs, and review frequency for all team members.Provide coaching, guidance, and performance feedback to ensure high team productivity and morale.Foster a culture of ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement.Reporting and Analysis :
Track and report key business metrics including retention, renewals, training attendance, and school satisfaction.Analyze customer feedback, complaints, and renewal patterns to identify improvement areas.Present monthly zone performance reports to senior leadership, highlighting achievements, challenges, and corrective actions.Use CRM and data tools to maintain transparent documentation of partner engagement and outcomes.Qualifications and Experience :
Bachelors degree required; MBA or Postgraduate in Management preferred.8 to 12 years of experience in customer success, operations, or post-sales management, ideally in the education, edtech, or B2B service sector.Proven track record of driving customer retention and satisfaction across multiple regions.Strong understanding of training delivery and implementation management in service-based environments.Experience in managing teams across multiple locations.Comfortable with data-driven decision making and CRM tools.Skills and Competencies :
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.Analytical thinker with problem-solving ability.Customer-first attitude with strategic business understanding.Excellence in team leadership and stakeholder management.Ability to travel extensively across the assigned zone.What We Offer :
Opportunity to create tangible impact in early childhood education.Collaborative work culture in a fast-growing organization.Competitive compensation and performance-based incentives.Continuous learning environment with leadership growth opportunities.(ref : iimjobs.com)