What are the responsibilities and job description for the Technical Account Manager position at SHAWNTECH COMMUNICATIONS INC?
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Position Overview
We are seeking a skilled Technical Account Manager (TAM) with a strong background in account management and customer engagement. While experience in intelligence operations or investigations is preferred, it is not a strict requirement for this role. The ideal candidate will be adept at managing customer relationships, understanding operational needs, and aligning our solutions to enhance customer success. As a trusted advisor, you will communicate our capabilities effectively while identifying and solving customer challenges.
Key Responsibilities
Customer Engagement & Advocacy
- Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, acting as their primary point of contact.
- Understanding customer goals, operational constraints, and technology needs to ensure our solutions align with their objectives.
- Drive measurable success and customer satisfaction by proactively addressing challenges.
Technical Expertise & Solution Delivery
- Use your technical expertise to explain, configure, and optimize solutions for customers.
- Provide tailored technical demonstrations and briefings based on customer requirements.
- Assist in troubleshooting and resolving operational challenges in real-world environments.
Strategic Account Management
- Identify opportunities to expand the use of our solutions within customer operations.
- Collaborate with internal teams (engineering, analysts, sales) to align offerings with customer needs.
- Provide customer feedback to inform product development based on insights from the field.
Pain Point Identification & Problem Solving
- Analyze workflows to uncover inefficiencies and gaps in existing tools/processes.
- Proactively identify risks, security concerns, and technical limitations affecting operations.
- Work collaboratively to provide actionable recommendations and tailored solutions.
Industry Expertise & Thought Leadership
- Stay current on industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies.
- Serve as a subject matter expert and provide insights into best practices relevant to customer needs.
- Represent the company at industry events, conferences, and customer briefings.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
- 5 years of experience in technical account management, solutions engineering, or a related role.
- Strong experience in account management, with a focus on customer success.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear, actionable insights.
- Experience working with cross-functional teams (operation, sales, engineering) to drive customer success.
- Willingness to travel as needed to support customer engagements.
Customer Relationship & Account Management:
- Client Communication – Strong verbal and written skills to explain complex technical concepts in a simplified manner.
- Strategic Account Planning – Ability to align technical solutions with the customer’s business goals.
- Customer Success Management – Ensuring clients derive maximum value from the product or service.
- Conflict Resolution – Handling escalations and managing customer expectations effectively.
- Project Management – Proficiency in managing multiple client projects and technical implementations.
- Negotiation & Upselling – Identifying opportunities for upselling additional features or services.
Business & Soft Skills:
- Problem-Solving Mindset – Thinking proactively to anticipate and address client needs.
- Collaboration & Teamwork – Working closely with internal teams (engineering, analysts, sales, etc.).
- Time Management – Balancing multiple accounts, deadlines, and priorities.
- Adaptability & Continuous Learning – Staying updated on new technologies and industry trends.
- Emotional Intelligence – Building long-term relationships by understanding customer needs and pain points.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting law enforcement, defense, or national security agencies.
- Familiarity with investigative software or digital forensics is a plus.
- Familiarity with intelligence operations, investigations, or cybersecurity is preferred, but not mandatory.
- Security clearance or the ability to obtain one is a plus.
This role is ideal for a customer-focused professional with strong account management and technical skills. If you are passionate about driving customer success and have an interest in intelligence-driven solutions, we would love to hear from you!