Futures start here. Where first steps, new friendships, and confident learners are born. At KinderCare Learning Companies, the first and only early childhood education provider recognized with the Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award, we offer a variety of early education and child care options for families. We pave the way for their lifelong learning journey ahead. And we want you to join us in shaping a future we can all be proud to share—in neighborhoods, at work, and in schools nationwide.
At KinderCare Learning Companies, you'll use your skills and expertise to support the work (and fun) that happens in our sites and centers every day. From marketers and strategists to financial analysts and data engineers, and so much more, we're all passionate about crafting a world where children, families, and organizations can thrive.
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Our team is seeking an enthusiastic and committed Client Implementation & Adoption Manager. This pivotal role focuses on the initiation and upkeep of robust client connections, particularly for our KinderCare At Work clients, driving growth and fostering long-term partnerships. The ideal candidate will bridge communication between clients and field leadership, offering continual service advice and strategic recommendations to help craft and advance employee benefit solutions, including employer-sponsored childcare centers. Additionally, this manager will be instrumental in welcoming new client engagements and fostering the integration of innovative childcare benefit programs. The role also involves bolstering KinderCare At Work's ongoing client contracts and renewal processes, building and maintaining strong relationships with key organizational leaders, and providing dedicated corporate support across the client portfolio.
Responsibilities:
- Orchestrate new client onboarding and promote adoption among field leaders.
- Work closely with internal teams for flawless client relationship initiation and maintenance.
- Aid the Business Development team in acquiring new client partnerships and chip in to the finalization of sales deals.
- Handle the entire client contract life cycle, from engagement to issue resolution and renewal.
- Collaborate with various departments to ensure service delivery and adherence to contractual obligations.
- Assist field leaders in crafting strategies to improve center performance and meet client-specific objectives.
- Offer regular client consultations and reports on center usage and financial health.
- Conduct financial audits in collaboration with the accounting department, including budgeting and client financial assessments.
- Supervise contract renewals, ensuring compliance and successful continuation of services.
- Consult on KinderCare's comprehensive services, including employer-sponsored childcare and other program offerings.
Qualifications:
- A Bachelor's degree or comparable experience.
- Expertise in B2B client relationship management.
- A track record of improving client accounts through up-selling and cross-selling.
- Experience in service/solution delivery.
- Familiarity with the childcare sector is advantageous.
- Competence in handling sophisticated client interactions with integrity.
- Adaptability to change.
- Excellent communication and policy interpretation skills.
- Organized with adept time management.
- Computer proficiency and mastery of Microsoft Office suite.
- Willingness to travel up to 30%.
Our benefits meet you where you are. We're here to help our employees navigate the integration of work and life:
- Know your whole family is supported with discounted child care benefits.
- Breathe easy with medical, dental, and vision benefits for your family (and pets, too!).
- Feel supported in your mental health and personal growth with employee assistance programs.
- Feel great and thrive with access to health and wellness programs, unlimited paid time off and discounts for work necessities, such as cell phones.
- ... and much more.
We operate research-backed, accredited, and customizable programs in more than 2,000 sites and centers across 40 states and the District of Columbia. As we expand, we're matching the needs of more and more families, dynamic work environments, and diverse communities from coast to coast. Because we believe every family deserves access to high-quality child care, no matter who they are or where they live. Every day, you'll help bring this mission to life by building community and delivering exceptional experiences. And if you're anything like us, you'll come for the work, and stay for the people.
KinderCare Learning Companies is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law.
Primary Location : Portland, Oregon, United States
Job : Corporate