Full-Time

Senior Support Account Manager

Posted on 9/5/2024

Fivetran

Fivetran

1,001-5,000 employees

Automated data movement and management platform

Compensation Overview

$124.6k - $155.7kAnnually

Senior

Oakland, CA, USA

Hybrid position based out of the Oakland, US office.

Category
Customer Success Management
Sales & Account Management
Required Skills
Microsoft Azure
Sales
Communications
Management
AWS
Google Cloud Platform
Requirements
  • 5+ years of hands-on experience in Support or Support Services, demonstrating a proven track record of delivering significant business value and improvement.
  • 3+ years of experience with In-depth knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and data integration concepts.
  • 3+ years of experience managing enterprise customer relationships in roles like Support Account Manager (SAM), Technical Account Manager (TAM), or Escalation/Incident Management.
  • Strong understanding of Service/Platform/Infrastructure (SaaS/PaaS/IaaS) architectures, including their application and management.
  • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present complex ideas, processes, and methodologies clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences, including executives.
  • Excellent receptive listening skills and interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain strong relationships.
  • High emotional intelligence (EQ) with strong empathy, proactivity, and the ability to advocate effectively for clients and internal teams.
  • Proven ability to establish and maintain successful working relationships with leadership, colleagues, and clients.
  • Proactive problem-solving skills with the ability to anticipate customer needs.
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple accounts simultaneously.
  • Collaborative mindset with the ability to work effectively with internal teams to drive customer success.
  • Ability to quickly adapt and learn in a dynamic environment.
  • Demonstrated flexibility as a strong team player, capable of collaborating with virtual and global cross-functional teams.
Responsibilities
  • Act as the primary contact for all customer interactions, ensuring exceptional support and a positive experience while developing and maintaining strong, long-term relationships with customers.
  • Gain a deep understanding of each customer’s unique needs, challenges, and data usage patterns, tailoring support and recommendations to meet their specific requirements.
  • Anticipate customer needs and proactively suggest solutions to enhance their experience, identifying and resolving potential issues before they impact the customer to ensure a smooth support process.
  • Champion customer interests within the company, addressing their needs and concerns, and providing feedback to internal teams to drive improvements in products, services, and overall customer satisfaction.
  • Help customers maximize the value of Fivetran products and services, collaborating to set and achieve goals and leveraging Fivetran solutions to support their business objectives.
  • Facilitate successful contract renewals by ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction, coordinating with Sales, Professional Services, Support, and Engineering to enhance the customer experience.
  • Understand each customer’s business, operational goals, and platform impact, managing tasks, deliverables, support cases, incidents, escalations, and reporting related to program deliverables.
  • Present Global Account Management principles at events, company meetings, and user conferences, and collaborate with team members to ensure consistent service delivery while planning for version control, upgrades, and changes.
  • Translate business goals into actionable operational and tactical objectives, keeping customers aligned with their strategic path, and build strong partnerships with customer leaders to address support-related issues and drive focus.
  • Promote improvement through data-driven discussions and decision-making, leading review meetings focused on support data such as cases, incidents, platform performance, and operational aspects.
  • Use metrics to guide strategic decisions and achieve results, applying proactive and reactive support management practices effectively, providing recommendations aligned with the customer’s roadmap and ongoing technical needs, and planning and addressing risks and challenges for changes spanning multiple services or technologies.
  • Manage your own schedule and ensure the quality completion of multiple tasks amidst changing constraints.
  • Be prepared to work beyond standard hours, including evenings and occasionally weekends, to address customer needs and resolve critical issues.
  • Demonstrate flexibility in adjusting your work schedule to meet customer requirements and business demands.

Fivetran offers an automated platform for data movement that helps businesses manage their data through a process called ELT (Extract, Load, Transform). It simplifies the connection of various data sources with over 400 pre-built, no-code connectors and automates tasks like data updates and normalization. Fivetran stands out by prioritizing security and compliance with regulations such as GDPR and HIPAA. The company's goal is to streamline data management, allowing businesses to effectively utilize their data.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

Debt Financing

Total Funding

$707.7M

Headquarters

Oakland, California

Founded

2012

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Fivetran's hybrid deployment aligns with the demand for seamless cloud and on-premises solutions.
  • The rise of AI-driven analytics increases the value of Fivetran's extensive connector library.
  • Growing data security emphasis highlights the importance of Fivetran's robust security features.

What critics are saying

  • Emerging competitors like Atlan could challenge Fivetran's market position.
  • Rapid connector expansion may lead to quality control issues and resource strain.
  • New executive appointments could lead to strategic shifts disrupting existing operations.

What makes Fivetran unique

  • Fivetran offers over 500 pre-built, no-code source connectors for easy data integration.
  • The platform automates ELT processes, freeing data engineers for impactful projects.
  • Fivetran prioritizes security with features like HITRUST certification and GDPR compliance.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Stock Options

Professional Development Budget

Phone/Internet Stipend

Mental Health Support

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

-1%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

-2%
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Business Wire
Sep 11th, 2024
Fortune Media and Great Place To Work Name Fivetran to 2024 Best Workplaces in Technology List, Ranking No. 39

This recognition highlights Fivetran as one of the top workplaces in the country.

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