Showpad
Senior Consultant, Technical Account Manager
Showpad, Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02298
Senior Consultant, Technical Account Management
About Showpad
At Showpad, we empower others to be at their best. As a business, that means the Showpad sales enablement platform allows revenue teams to engage buyers through industry-leading training and coaching software as well as innovative sales content and engagement solutions. We provide sales and marketing with the software and support they need to enable their teams, drive more revenue and deliver incredible buying experiences.
Founded in 2011 in Belgium, Showpad is a team of more than 400 people working from our headquarters in Ghent and Chicago or regional offices in London, Munich, San Francisco and Wroclaw.
As an employer who understands the importance of diversity, we are committed to proudly representing the various identities of the communities in which we work and the clients that we serve. We have been recognized as a top workplace by Built In Chicago, Built In San Francisco and Inc. Magazine, as a top 10 software company in the Inc. 5000 Europe list and won the award for "Most Sustainable Growth Company" by Deloitte Belgium.
About the Senior Consultant, Technical Account Management position at Showpad
As a Senior Consultant, Technical Account Management, you will serve as the primary point of contact for managing the technical aspects of a customer's relationship with Showpad. You will ensure their success by understanding their technical requirements and business objectives and aligning them with our products and services. This role requires a strong technical background, proactive planning and programme management, excellent communication skills, and the ability to build and maintain relationships with customers and internal teams.
This role will report into the Global Director, Managed Services.
Key Responsibilities for a Senior Consultant, Technical Account Management at Showpad
Customer Engagement:
Build and maintain strong relationships with key customer stakeholders
Conduct regular check-ins, meetings, and reviews to understand customer goals and challenges, demonstrate progress and results against goals, reconfirm priorities and agree next steps for service delivery
Skillfully recognize & navigate customer politics & conflicts, seeking resolutions in a diplomatic & respectful manner
Technical Showpad Mastery
Maintain a deep understanding of Showpad products and services, fluently demonstrating the capabilities, new releases, benefits, and value
Provide technical guidance and issue management to customers, ensuring they maximize the value of Showpad, maintain high levels of good instance health and align with customer goals and objectives
Provide perspective on Showpad to inspire and challenge your customer, articulating best practices aligned with their use-case
Fluently explain & demonstrate all of Showpad's upcoming features, synthesizing how they will benefit the customer and improve their Sales Enablement practice
Articulately position the value of Showpad's eOS use cases & capabilities tailored to the customer (account, persona & industry)
Be an expert on Showpad Instance Health, how to generate reports, interpret reports and prioritize recommended next steps based on analysis
Program Management
Establish mutually agreed instance health improvement and project plans that include scope and are aligned with customer goals, holding stakeholders accountable for the project timeline
Work closely with Global Resource Manager to support Consultants to support the delivery of the Managed Service plan
Instruct, oversee and manage the delivery and quality of work delivered by Consultants assigned to the Managed Services engagement
Generate reports and analysis to track customer goals and metrics set at the beginning of the relationship and on an ongoing basis to demonstrate impact – inclusive of status updates across their full Showpad services engagements and remaining balance of service credits
Meeting Excellence
Effectively plan, execute & follow up on customer meetings to drive meaningful engagement & productive outcomes
Demonstrate meticulous preparation by thoroughly researching the customer's business, anticipating potential objections & formulating relevant questions, insights & content in advance of meetings
Provide a clear agenda ahead of, and summary following meetings, ensuring alignment on desired outcomes & actionable next steps
Operational Excellence
Demonstrate a strong commitment to following established project-specific processes, methodologies, and workflows to a high standard, particularly instance health and enablement maturity assessments
Maintain excellent project hygiene and detailed records of customer interactions, issues, and resolutions in our PSA tool, ensuring completeness & accuracy of data at all times
Routinely utilize internal tools to streamline tasks & productively manage projects
Generate reports and analysis to track customer goals and metrics set at the beginning of the relationship and demonstrate progress in regular check-ins
Generate reports and analysis to track customer service credit usage and demonstrate progress in regular check-ins
Maintain the minimum target billable utilization rate
Internal Collaboration:
Collaborate, or encourage collaboration between individuals & teams, including Customer Success, Support, Product, and Account Executive, to improve performance across the entire business for the benefit of our customers, e.g. the full account team
Maintain open communication among account team members ensuring everyone is fully briefed & aligned on all customer projects, needs, and overall account health
Proactively share valuable best practices & offer others guidance, feedback & recognition where appropriate
Advocate for your customers, creating a feedback loop to improve our products and services and advise account teams where commercial opportunities may exist
Strategic Planning
Use data-driven approach, utilizing instance health and enablement maturity dashboards and reports to identify areas of instance improvement and prioritize these based on the impact on each within the context of the customer's goals, priorities and budget
Proactively seek to identify opportunities within the customer project portfolio to upsell or cross-sell additional solutions or services, leveraging instance health dashboards
Maintain high-quality, comprehensive instance plans for key accounts regularly
Cultural Advocacy
Act as a strong culture carrier of the Showpad showings within the team and broader company environment
Required Skills for a TAM at Showpad
Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical field or equivalent work experience
Deep understanding of the tech industry and specifically Sales Enablement
Proven experience in Technical Account Management or similar role
SaaS experience with a strong understanding of APIs, web hooks, and integrations
Strong technical aptitude with the ability to understand and communicate complex technical concepts
Proven ability to understand customer goals and translate them into measurable metrics
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple customer accounts and priorities simultaneously
Problem-solving skills with a proactive and customer-first approach
Location
Candidates based in Chicago will be required to attend the office 2 days a week including Thursdays. Candidates based in Austin, Boston, New York will be required to meet in our hub locations every other Thursday for in person connection with other Showpadders.
What you can expect from Showpad
We welcome every voice and are committed to building a truly inclusive environment where your differences are not just welcomed, they are celebrated. We're building a best-in-class experience for our employees and are always identifying opportunities to encourage our team to be their authentic selves. Whether that's paid parental leave, paid holidays (including Juneteenth and paid time off to vote), paid time off to volunteer at non-profit organizations, personal development opportunities or professional stretch assignments, you can expect Showpad to support you.
Showpad's Commitment
We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive organization and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or other dimensions of identity.
This organization participates in e-verify.
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About Showpad
At Showpad, we empower others to be at their best. As a business, that means the Showpad sales enablement platform allows revenue teams to engage buyers through industry-leading training and coaching software as well as innovative sales content and engagement solutions. We provide sales and marketing with the software and support they need to enable their teams, drive more revenue and deliver incredible buying experiences.
Founded in 2011 in Belgium, Showpad is a team of more than 400 people working from our headquarters in Ghent and Chicago or regional offices in London, Munich, San Francisco and Wroclaw.
As an employer who understands the importance of diversity, we are committed to proudly representing the various identities of the communities in which we work and the clients that we serve. We have been recognized as a top workplace by Built In Chicago, Built In San Francisco and Inc. Magazine, as a top 10 software company in the Inc. 5000 Europe list and won the award for "Most Sustainable Growth Company" by Deloitte Belgium.
About the Senior Consultant, Technical Account Management position at Showpad
As a Senior Consultant, Technical Account Management, you will serve as the primary point of contact for managing the technical aspects of a customer's relationship with Showpad. You will ensure their success by understanding their technical requirements and business objectives and aligning them with our products and services. This role requires a strong technical background, proactive planning and programme management, excellent communication skills, and the ability to build and maintain relationships with customers and internal teams.
This role will report into the Global Director, Managed Services.
Key Responsibilities for a Senior Consultant, Technical Account Management at Showpad
Customer Engagement:
Build and maintain strong relationships with key customer stakeholders
Conduct regular check-ins, meetings, and reviews to understand customer goals and challenges, demonstrate progress and results against goals, reconfirm priorities and agree next steps for service delivery
Skillfully recognize & navigate customer politics & conflicts, seeking resolutions in a diplomatic & respectful manner
Technical Showpad Mastery
Maintain a deep understanding of Showpad products and services, fluently demonstrating the capabilities, new releases, benefits, and value
Provide technical guidance and issue management to customers, ensuring they maximize the value of Showpad, maintain high levels of good instance health and align with customer goals and objectives
Provide perspective on Showpad to inspire and challenge your customer, articulating best practices aligned with their use-case
Fluently explain & demonstrate all of Showpad's upcoming features, synthesizing how they will benefit the customer and improve their Sales Enablement practice
Articulately position the value of Showpad's eOS use cases & capabilities tailored to the customer (account, persona & industry)
Be an expert on Showpad Instance Health, how to generate reports, interpret reports and prioritize recommended next steps based on analysis
Program Management
Establish mutually agreed instance health improvement and project plans that include scope and are aligned with customer goals, holding stakeholders accountable for the project timeline
Work closely with Global Resource Manager to support Consultants to support the delivery of the Managed Service plan
Instruct, oversee and manage the delivery and quality of work delivered by Consultants assigned to the Managed Services engagement
Generate reports and analysis to track customer goals and metrics set at the beginning of the relationship and on an ongoing basis to demonstrate impact – inclusive of status updates across their full Showpad services engagements and remaining balance of service credits
Meeting Excellence
Effectively plan, execute & follow up on customer meetings to drive meaningful engagement & productive outcomes
Demonstrate meticulous preparation by thoroughly researching the customer's business, anticipating potential objections & formulating relevant questions, insights & content in advance of meetings
Provide a clear agenda ahead of, and summary following meetings, ensuring alignment on desired outcomes & actionable next steps
Operational Excellence
Demonstrate a strong commitment to following established project-specific processes, methodologies, and workflows to a high standard, particularly instance health and enablement maturity assessments
Maintain excellent project hygiene and detailed records of customer interactions, issues, and resolutions in our PSA tool, ensuring completeness & accuracy of data at all times
Routinely utilize internal tools to streamline tasks & productively manage projects
Generate reports and analysis to track customer goals and metrics set at the beginning of the relationship and demonstrate progress in regular check-ins
Generate reports and analysis to track customer service credit usage and demonstrate progress in regular check-ins
Maintain the minimum target billable utilization rate
Internal Collaboration:
Collaborate, or encourage collaboration between individuals & teams, including Customer Success, Support, Product, and Account Executive, to improve performance across the entire business for the benefit of our customers, e.g. the full account team
Maintain open communication among account team members ensuring everyone is fully briefed & aligned on all customer projects, needs, and overall account health
Proactively share valuable best practices & offer others guidance, feedback & recognition where appropriate
Advocate for your customers, creating a feedback loop to improve our products and services and advise account teams where commercial opportunities may exist
Strategic Planning
Use data-driven approach, utilizing instance health and enablement maturity dashboards and reports to identify areas of instance improvement and prioritize these based on the impact on each within the context of the customer's goals, priorities and budget
Proactively seek to identify opportunities within the customer project portfolio to upsell or cross-sell additional solutions or services, leveraging instance health dashboards
Maintain high-quality, comprehensive instance plans for key accounts regularly
Cultural Advocacy
Act as a strong culture carrier of the Showpad showings within the team and broader company environment
Required Skills for a TAM at Showpad
Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical field or equivalent work experience
Deep understanding of the tech industry and specifically Sales Enablement
Proven experience in Technical Account Management or similar role
SaaS experience with a strong understanding of APIs, web hooks, and integrations
Strong technical aptitude with the ability to understand and communicate complex technical concepts
Proven ability to understand customer goals and translate them into measurable metrics
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple customer accounts and priorities simultaneously
Problem-solving skills with a proactive and customer-first approach
Location
Candidates based in Chicago will be required to attend the office 2 days a week including Thursdays. Candidates based in Austin, Boston, New York will be required to meet in our hub locations every other Thursday for in person connection with other Showpadders.
What you can expect from Showpad
We welcome every voice and are committed to building a truly inclusive environment where your differences are not just welcomed, they are celebrated. We're building a best-in-class experience for our employees and are always identifying opportunities to encourage our team to be their authentic selves. Whether that's paid parental leave, paid holidays (including Juneteenth and paid time off to vote), paid time off to volunteer at non-profit organizations, personal development opportunities or professional stretch assignments, you can expect Showpad to support you.
Showpad's Commitment
We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive organization and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or other dimensions of identity.
This organization participates in e-verify.
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