Technical Account Manager

Who We Are

Samsara (NYSE: IOT) is the pioneer of the Connected Operations Cloud, which is a platform that enables organizations that depend on physical operations to harness Internet of Things (IoT) data to develop actionable insights and improve their operations. At Samsara, we are helping improve the safety, efficiency and sustainability of the physical operations that power our global economy. Representing more than 40% of global GDP, these industries are the infrastructure of our planet, including agriculture, construction, field services, transportation, and manufacturing and we are excited to help digitally transform their operations at scale.

Working at Samsara means you'll help define the future of physical operations and be on a team that's shaping an exciting array of product solutions, including Video-Based Safety, Vehicle Telematics, Apps and Driver Workflows, Equipment Monitoring, and Site Visibility. As part of a recently public company, you'll have the autonomy and support to make an impact as we build for the long term.

About the role:

Samsara Technologies India Private Limited is looking for a Samsara Technical Account Manager (TAM), you will build a track record of customer success by leveraging your technical expertise, strong business acumen, effective communication, and a commitment to living by Samsara's core values and operating principles. Your primary responsibilities will be to build and maintain relationships with customers and account teams, develop a technical understanding of your customers Samsara implementations, transform their technical support experience, update our system of engagement, and contribute to team growth. These activities will enable you to proactively set your assigned customers up for success by optimizing their Samsara platform and mitigating risk with particular care during critical peak events.

As a TAM, you will occasionally be the point of contact for significant incidents, being responsible for the customer's expectations and communications through resolving such incidents. Our TAM is the primary technical interface on behalf of our customers and works closely across internal and external stakeholders, as required, to address customer needs.

You should apply if:

• You want to impact the industries that run our world: Your efforts will result in real-world impacthelping to keep the lights on, get food into grocery stores, reduce emissions, and most importantly, ensure workers return home safely.
• You are the architect of your own career: If you put in the work, this role won't be your last at Samsara. We set up our employees for success and have built a culture that encourages rapid career development, and countless opportunities to experiment and master your craft in a hyper-growth environment.
• You're energized by our opportunity: The vision we have to digitize large sectors of the global economy requires your full focus and best efforts to bring forth creative, ambitious ideas for our customers.
• You want to be with the best: At Samsara, we win together, celebrate together and support each other. You will be surrounded by a high-caliber team that will encourage you to do your best.
  
  

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In this role, you will:

• Transform your assigned customers support experience through technical proficiency and problem-solving. Demonstrate an understanding of Samsara's products, including APIs, hardware, and software troubleshooting.
• Act as the primary technical point of contact between Samsara and assigned customers, ensuring their technical requirements and objectives are met.
• Develop a comprehensive understanding of our customers business operations and use this knowledge to align Samsara's solutions with their specific needs. Identify opportunities for additional value and growth while presenting outcomes achieved.
• Cultivate solid and long-lasting relationships with technical stakeholders within your customers organizations. Establish yourself as a trusted advisor, advocating for customer interests within Samsara.
• Be fluent in English to effectively engage and communicate with a diverse customer base in North America.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of customer interactions and activities in our system of engagement.
• Actively participate in scaling and building the Technical Account Management team, sharing knowledge and best practices to enhance the team's capabilities.
• Be available for occasional travel to customer sites and may need to be online for some after-hour or weekend coverage depending on the customers needs.
• Champion, role model, and embed Samsara's cultural principles (Focus on Customer Success, Build for the Long Term, Adopt a Growth Mindset, Be Inclusive, Win as a Team) as we scale globally and across new offices.
  
  

Minimum requirements for the role:

• Working hours are from 5:30 PM to 2:30 AM IST, focusing on supporting North America's East Coast customers.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field of Management Information Systems or Computer Science.
• 3+ years experience in technical account management, implementation consultant, support engineering, customer success, or a similar role.
• 3+ years experience in Exceptional technical literacy, with the ability to understand and troubleshoot hardware and software and troubleshooting API's, HW and SW solutions.
• Effective written and verbal communication in English.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain customer relationships.
• Business acumen with a focus on understanding customer needs through a data-informed approach.
• Strong bias for action, ownership, ability to dive deep, and insistence on the highest standards.
  
  

An ideal candidate also has:

• Python coding skills, allowing you to provide enhanced technical support and solutions to our customers.
• Experience supporting enterprise-level customers in a SaaS, IoT, or PaaS environment.
• Organized, with a commitment to maintaining accurate account records.
• A team player who can collaborate effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Prior experience with Salesforce, Zendesk, Gainsight, Confluence, Jira and Tableau.
  
  

At Samsara, we welcome everyone regardless of their background. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, and other characteristics protected by law. We depend on the unique approaches of our team members to help us solve complex problems. We are committed to increasing diversity across our team and ensuring that Samsara is a place where people from all backgrounds can make an impact.

Benefits


Full time employees receive a competitive total compensation package along with employee-led remote and flexible working, health benefits, Samsara for Good charity fund, and much, much more. Take a look at our Benefits site to learn more.

Accommodations


Samsara is an inclusive work environment, and we are committed to ensuring equal opportunity in employment for qualified persons with disabilities. Please email [Confidential Information] or click here if you require any reasonable accommodations throughout the recruiting process.

Flexible Working


At Samsara, we embrace a flexible working model that caters to the diverse needs of our teams. Our offices are open for those who prefer to work in-person and we also support remote work where it aligns with our operational requirements. For certain positions, being close to one of our offices or within a specific geographic area is important to facilitate collaboration, access to resources, or alignment with our service regions. In these cases, the job description will clearly indicate any working location requirements. Our goal is to ensure that all members of our team can contribute effectively, whether they are working on-site, in a hybrid model, or fully remotely. All offers of employment are contingent upon an individual's ability to secure and maintain the legal right to work at the company and in the specified work location, if applicable.

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