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Customer Adoption/Training Executive (Saas)

Role overview

Qualifications

  • Experience in a customer-facing role and working in high-performing teams
  • Ability to train customers, resolve issues and help customer build confidence in products
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills
  • Strong organisational and time management skills

Responsibilities

  • Conduct Microsoft Teams or Zoom calls for Customer Engagement referrals
  • Maintain the Customer Engagement section in CRM Viewer for all payroll clients
  • Regularly update the Red RAG 1 document with communication updates and training progress
  • Book one-month follow-up calls with clients to discuss progress and further training gaps

Key facts

Hard skills

Other skills

  • Communication
  • Presentations
  • Organizational Skills
  • Time Management
  • Training And Development
  • Problem Solving
  • Teamwork
  • Relationship Building

About the company

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IRIS Software Group

Computer Software / SaaS

IRIS Software Group is a leading global provider of mission critical software & services & one of the UK’s largest privately held software companies. We help organisations to make better business decisions by developing integrated software solutions to minimise admin, make business processes more efficient & give more time to do what’s valued. We started 45 years ago with accountancy software & have evolved to be relied on by more than 100,000 customers across 135 countries in accountancy, education & business. We invest heavily in development using the latest processes & technologies, driven by our Indian & Romanian Centres of Excellence to build the next generation of cloud-based accountancy, HR & education solutions. Almost one million UK employees are managed by our HR solutions, & one in six UK employees are paid through IRIS payroll solutions. We are the largest third-party online tax filer with the UK Government, & we are used by 54 of the top 100 US & 93 of the top 100 UK accountancy firms. We also serve over 12,000 schools & academies, & almost four million UK families use our apps to connect to their child’s school. Since 2023, we have been awarded Tech CEO of the Year 2023 (Elona Mortimer-Zhika) in the UK Tech Awards; Cloud Innovation of the Year 2023 by UK IT Industry Awards; Tech Employer of the Year (2023 & 2024) in the Thames Valley Tech Awards; Technical Innovation – National Supplier 2024 Award at the Onrec Awards. IRIS Education has been named Company of the Year at the UK National MAT Awards 2023, crowned Company of the Year (more than 12m) in the Bett Awards 2023 & awarded Best EdTech Product – School Management Solutions in the Global EdTech Awards 2024. Troncmasters By IRIS also won the Payroll Innovation Award in the Global Payroll Association Awards 2024. We are proud of our Great Place to Work accolades, including Best Workplaces in Tech, Best Workplaces for Wellbeing and Best Workplaces for Women.

Company details

Company typeLarge
IndustryComputer Software / SaaS
Company size1001 - 5000

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Job description

About IRIS

IRIS Software Group is one of the UK's largest privately held software companies, trusted by 100,000+ businesses, schools and accountancy firms to keep their operations running. Our software pays 1 in 6 UK employees, supports over 12,000 schools, and is relied on by 91 of the top 100 UK accountancy firms.

We're a Great Place to Work® certified employer, recognised for our commitment to well-being, inclusion and development - and we're growing fast.

Training Customer Enablement Executive

Department: Customer Success

Location: UK

Employment type: Full-time

Job Summary

The Customer Enablement Executive is responsible for training customers and helping them understand how to get the best value from their product. Through proactive education, engagement and support, the role helps customers build confidence, increase usage and realise the benefits of their solution as quickly as possible.

Working as part of the Customer Success function, the role focuses on supporting customers through targeted training, adoption activity and regular engagement. A key focus is identifying customers in a red state, understanding the root cause of low usage or limited engagement, and providing the right guidance, training and follow-up to help move them towards a green, value-realising position.

The Customer Enablement Executive acts as a trusted guide across the customer journey, helping customers overcome barriers, embed product knowledge and see measurable value from their solution.

Key Responsibilities

Customer Training and Enablement

· Conduct Microsoft Teams or Zoom calls where required for Customer Engagement referrals.

· Maintain the Customer Engagement section in CRM Viewer for all payroll clients.

· Regularly update the Red RAG 1 document with communication updates and training progress.

· Book one-month follow-up calls with clients who have requested training to discuss progress, feedback and any further training gaps, and update CRM Viewer with relevant comments.

· Maintain the Customer Engagement mailbox on a daily basis.

· Support the Content Designer with external training sessions.

· Follow up payroll client queries with the relevant internal support teams.

· Share feedback on possible bureau training gaps or pushback with Client Payroll Team Leads.

Collaboration

· Work closely with Product Owners, Learning and Development, and Managed Service Team Leads to drive improvements.

· Attend relevant weekly meetings with key stakeholders, such as RAG and Onboarding.

· Attend monthly Staffology Payroll Showcase meetings across all relevant areas, including HR, Education and Payroll.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Typical success measures may include:

· Training session completion rate over a quarter.

· Consistent movement of client RAG status from red to green.

· Positive customer satisfaction scores (CSAT).

· Customer testimonials and success cases.

· Customer retention rates.

Skills and Experience

Essential

· Experience in a customer-facing role and working in high-performing teams.

· Ability to train customers, resolve issues and help customer build confidence in products.

· Excellent communication and presentation skills.

· Strong organisational and time management skills, ensuring CRM systems are kept up to date and diaries are managed effectively.

· Ability to build rapport and trust with customers.

· Experience in delivering training sessions to clients on a one-to-one basis and to larger groups.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

  • Impact: Your work will influence millions globally.

  • Growth: Continuous learning and career development opportunities.

  • Belonging: A culture that celebrates diversity and empowers every individual.

Ready to Apply?

Click Apply - we’re excited to learn about your unique perspective and experience. If you need adjustments during the process, let us know. We’re committed to making this opportunity accessible to everyone.

What to expect from our hiring process

Our process is designed to be fair, transparent and straightforward. Stages vary depending on the role — more senior positions may involve additional steps, and some areas include role-specific assessments such as a technical test or case study — but typically you can expect:

  1. Application review — we assess your experience and potential

  2. Initial call — a short conversation to learn about you and share more about the role

  3. Skills assessment — tailored to the position, e.g. case study, coding challenge or portfolio review

  4. Final interview — meet the team and explore how you'll make an IMPACT at IRIS

We'll always walk you through the specific stages at the start of the process so you can prepare with confidence.

If you need any adjustments or accommodations during the process, let us know, we’re committed to making this experience accessible for everyone.

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