Full-Time

Enterprise Engagement Manager

Posted on 4/23/2024

Starburst

Starburst

501-1,000 employees

Data lake analytics platform using Trino

Data & Analytics

Senior, Expert

Remote in USA

Required Skills
Sales
Communications
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in business, technology, or a related field; MBA or equivalent experience preferred.
  • Minimum of 10 years of experience in professional services, consulting, or project management.
  • Tenure and past experience working with executive teams at large accounts
  • Strong understanding of technology solutions and services, preferably in data management.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with customers and internal teams.
  • Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities effectively.
Responsibilities
  • Engage in strategic discussions with the executive buyer, understanding their business objectives, challenges, and desired outcomes.
  • Clearly articulate the value proposition of the services being offered and how they align with the executive buyer's goals and priorities.
  • Establish trust and credibility by demonstrating deep industry knowledge, understanding of the buyer's organization, and a track record of successful engagements.
  • Build and nurture strong relationships with the champion, who serves as the internal advocate for the engagement within the customer organization.
  • Offer support and guidance to the champion throughout the engagement process, helping them navigate internal processes and mobilize resources as needed.
  • Collaborate closely with the champion to ensure alignment between customer expectations and the services being delivered, and leverage their insights to drive successful outcomes.
  • Identify and engage with other stakeholders who may have influence or impact on the success of the engagement, such as end users, decision-makers, and functional leads.
  • Tailor communication and engagement strategies to the needs and preferences of each stakeholder group, ensuring clear and effective communication at all levels.
  • Proactively address concerns and objections raised by other stakeholders, leveraging insights from the champion and executive buyer to overcome obstacles and drive
  • Solicit feedback from other stakeholders throughout the engagement process, incorporating their input to enhance service delivery and customer satisfaction.
  • Collaborate with sales teams to understand customer needs and objectives to identify new use cases and/or adoption opportunities.
  • Lead the scoping process to define the appropriate set of services to meet customer requirements.
  • Drive adoption of Starburst culminating in the Customer reaching its success criteria.
  • Partner with internal teams, including consultants, engineers, and project managers, to ensure successful delivery of services.
  • Manage multiple engagements simultaneously, ensuring on-time and on-budget delivery.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for customers throughout the engagement lifecycle.
  • Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) to track the success of engagements.
  • Drive continuous improvement in processes and methodologies to enhance customer satisfaction and project delivery efficiency.

Starburst specializes in data lake analytics via its Trino-powered platform, facilitating efficient data discovery, organization, and analysis without the need for costly migrations. This company focuses on reducing infrastructure costs and preventing vendor lock-in, creating an environment where teams can thrive by making quicker, data-driven decisions. Such a professionalism in fostering accessible data solutions and commitment to cost-efficiency makes Starburst an ideal workplace for those passionate about advancing data analytics and working in a supportive, forward-looking tech environment.

Company Stage

Series D

Total Funding

$416.9M

Headquarters

Boston, Massachusetts

Founded

2017

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

-4%

1 year growth

-14%

2 year growth

4%

Benefits

Competitive salary & attractive stock grants

Remote-friendly work options

Quality & affordable insurance

Flexible & generous paid time off

Environment of transparency, honesty & respect