Education Manager - Toronto, Canada - Xero

Xero

Verified Company

Toronto, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Xero is a beautiful, easy-to-use platform that helps small businesses and their accounting and bookkeeping advisors grow and thrive.

At Xero, our purpose is to make life better for people in small business, their advisors, and communities around the world.

This purpose sits at the centre of everything we do.

We support our people to do the best work of their lives so that they can help small businesses succeed through better tools, information and connections.

Because when they succeed they make a difference, and when millions of small businesses are making a difference, the world is a more beautiful place.

How you'll make an impact

Working as part of the Content Delivery team, you'll contribute to and execute the collective team vision and strategy to ensure we achieve our aspirations so we can claim;

We are the most valued source of advice for small businesses and their advisors

We are the world leaders in digital Customer content creation and delivery

We are a strategic force for delivering Xero's performance at scale

As Education Manager for Canada, you'll be responsible for the execution of the Canadian education strategy in line with the global Content and Canadian business strategy assisting in achieving the business goals.

You will be responsible for the overall direction & delivery of Partner and Small Business education, supporting the regional commercial strategies.

What you'll do:

Assist in the development and management of the regional education strategy in line with the Canadian commercial and the global content strategy
Create and drive clear road maps and KPI's to achieve education goals
Maintain high engagement levels with the Canadian Go To Market team, provide input and feedback on an ongoing basis
Monitor and analyze key data and metrics, making recommendations and changes ensuring that the education offering is as effective and efficient as possible
Be responsible for the implementation of all education requirements
Ensure that the curriculum is continually refreshed and enhanced
Create and deliver live webinars, events and face to face sessions for the business
Create eLearning and video content when required
Balance the need for quality and quantity ensuring education content and resourcing is available in a timely manner
Determine the most appropriate education format for all requests
Drive content production through the appropriate stages to ensure quality output in a timely manner
Work with the global partner & smb content team to ensure effective use of global resources in the timely delivery of initiatives in Canada
Onboard new team members, external writers and industry experts where appropriate
Work closely with regional Sales and Marketing to deliver content for local initiatives
Develop and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders in the Canadian team and global content teams
Proactively communicate with regional MD, Sales, Marketing and Partner Consulting managers around new education deliverables activities or events
Design and report on key metrics / monthly reporting to the Director of Content Delivery to ensure objectives are being met

Success looks like:

Help design and deliver the regional education strategy
Provide clear timelines and outcomes for projects for the Canadian and Global Content teams based on both business and customer needs
Ensure Xero customers are provided with every opportunity to learn in a way that suits them, to become skilled and confident users
Being able to make decisions autonomously with both the regionally and global requirements at the heart of what you do
Design, create and deliver content that is suited to the region and the need of the customer
Develop and maintain strong stakeholder relationships
Be the voice of education in Canada keeping all relevant stakeholders updated on all activity and deliverables
Be the go to person and advocate for all things education in Canada

What you'll bring with you:

Proven understanding of taking customer needs and turning them into new and innovative experiences
Experience in developing and delivering education content ( including webinars, eLearning and video)
Proven ability to manage projects
Proven experience in stakeholder management
Demonstrable commercial acumen
Small Business, accounting, education or SAAS experience would be desirable
Ability to work autonomously
Customer centric approach
Strategic thinker
Positive, friendly, cando attitude
Ability to prioritize work in a fast paced environment
Build and maintain stakeholder relationships
Energetic communicator
Loads of innovation and self motivation

Why Xero?
At Xero, we are empowered to bring our 'whole self' to work. Our collaborative and inclusive culture is one we're immensely proud of. We know that a diverse workforce is a strength that enables businesses, including ours, to better unders