Customer Success Product Specialist - International Canvas

At Instructure, we believe in the power of people to grow and succeed throughout their lives. Our goal is to amplify that power by creating intuitive products that simplify learning and personal development, facilitate meaningful relationships, and inspire people to go further in their education and careers. We do this by giving smart, creative, passionate people opportunities to create awesome. And that's where you come in:

We are seeking a dynamic and results-oriented Customer Success Product Specialist to become a technical subject matter expert for our International Canvas family product line, supporting our global customer base. You will play a pivotal role in empowering our Customer Success Managers (CSMs) with the deep technical product knowledge and strategic guidance needed to drive customer retention, growth, and overall success. This role requires a strong blend of Canvas technical aptitude, strategic thinking, and exceptional communication skills to effectively bridge the gap between our product offerings and our customers' evolving needs.

What you will be doing:

Driving Retention and Growth:

• Take ownership of the retention and expansion strategy of the Canvas product lines.

• Develop comprehensive plays aimed at increasing adoption, driving predictable retention and driving pipeline generation for the Canvas product family.

Global Customer Enablement:

• Develop resources to support CSM in cyclical agenda topics, webinars, campaigns, and other proactive customer outreach initiatives focused on Canvas.

• Conduct in-depth research and analysis of product trends requiring advanced technical understanding of Canvas.

• Participate in ad-hoc customer calls to provide expert product guidance and contribute to problem-solving strategies.

• Collaborate with CSM leadership to develop scaled customer communications that support adoption, retention and growth initiatives.

CSM Enablement and Development:

• Create and deliver engaging product-focused professional development (PD) sessions for the Global CSM organization.

• Report timely insights and regular status updates to CSMs on relevant customer trends, product issues, and internal projects.

• Develop and distribute clear and effective materials for both CSMs and customers to support cross-sell, upsell, and deeper product adoption efforts.

• Provide data-driven recommendations to the Enablement team regarding CSM and Customer Success Associate (CSA) training and resource needs.

Customer Advocacy and Product Collaboration:

• Act as a strong voice for the customer within product conversations and influence product decisions based on customer needs.

• Systematically gather and share valuable customer feedback with Product and Engineering teams.

• Actively participate in testing and providing feedback on product roadmaps and upcoming releases.

Here is what you will need to know/have:

Successful candidates will have the following education, experience, and skills:

• Relevant background experience driving towards revenue growth targets

• Demonstrated technical aptitude with a preference towards Instructure products

• Ability to learn complex technology systems quickly

• Exceptional communication skills both written and verbal

• Capacity to set correct expectations and manage issues to completion

• Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks in a changing environment

• Strong team mentality, utilizing internal and external resources strategically and judiciously

• Customer facing background within the software industry

• Demonstrated ability to solve problems and seek solutions

Location: Remote (NORAM Pacific Standard, Alaska Standard, and Hawaii Standard)

Get in on all the Awesome at Instructure!

We offer competitive, meaningful benefits in every country where we operate. While they vary by location, here's a general idea of what you can expect:

• Competitive compensation, plus all full-time employees participate in our ownership program - because everyone should have a stake in our success.

• Flexible schedules and a remote-friendly culture, with hybrid or onsite work options available in some regions for specific roles

• Generous time off, including local holidays and our annual “Dim the Lights” period in late December, when teams are encouraged to step back and recharge based on departmental needs.

• Comprehensive wellness programs and mental health support

• Annual learning and development stipends to support your growth

• The technology and tools you need to do your best work — typically a Mac, with PC options available in some locations

• Motivosity employee recognition program

• A culture rooted in inclusivity, support, and meaningful connection

We believe in hiring great people and treating them right. The more diverse we are, the better our ideas and outcomes.

Instructure is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We comply with applicable employment and anti-discrimination laws in every country where we operate.