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Full-Time

Sr. Technical Account Manager

Remote

Posted on 3/2/2024

Mattermost

Mattermost

51-200 employees

Secure collaboration platform for technical teams

Data & Analytics
Consumer Software
Enterprise Software

Compensation Overview

$113.4k - $184.2kAnnually

Senior, Expert

Remote in USA

This role is U.S. based.

Category
Customer Success Management
Sales & Account Management
Required Skills
Sales
Communications
Management
Requirements
  • 5+ years Technical Account Management, Customer Support, hands-on Sales Engineering or equivalent experience - developers interested in working directly with customers are highly encouraged to apply.
  • Proficiency in understanding concepts and technologies in DevOps, IT operations, security, cloud, microservices, and container platforms.
  • Expertise in open source and SaaS is a major advantage.
  • Interest in working creatively with customers to understand technical and business requirements and implement solutions, including change management and technical engagement delivery.
  • Outstanding written and verbal communications skills, with the ability to go deep with technical customer resources or to describe the value proposition of Mattermost to IT executives.
  • Excellent presentation skills for presenting advanced technical concepts.
  • Experience leading and crafting technical projects, engaging with, and motivating change across multiple levels of IT executives and organizations.
  • Ability to travel up to 30% (Post-COVID).
Responsibilities
  • Lead the delivery of a purposeful Onboarding Journey process from initial internal sales hand-off, through technical discovery, system configuration, testing, and end-user roll-out.
  • Make architectural recommendations for the Mattermost software deployment and other adjacent technologies (e.g. MySQL/PostgreSQL, mobile, SSO, ElasticSearch, to ensure high availability, redundancy and scalability).
  • Deliver best practices and consulting based on experiences with other successful Mattermost customer deployments.
  • Work with our Product Management, Engineering and Support teams to resolve issues that occur during the Onboarding Journey.
  • Capture detailed documentation of customer design and deployment decisions, and onboarding challenges, for sharing with the broader customer and Mattermost teams.
  • Identify key integration opportunities to develop Mattermost as the central collaboration platform within DevOps and technical teams.
  • Present detailed technical information and benefits of the Mattermost platform to a wide array of customers, including: line of business managers, developers, technical architects, and executives.
  • Serve as the technical lead for all things related to the Mattermost deployment.

Mattermost provides a secure collaboration platform specifically designed for technical teams. The platform allows users to communicate in real-time, share files and code snippets, and automate workflows, all while maintaining a high level of security and control over data. Users can customize the platform to fit their needs and deploy it in various environments. Mattermost integrates with essential tools like GitHub and GitLab, enabling teams to streamline their workflows within a single interface. Unlike many competitors, Mattermost offers both a premium version with advanced features and an open-source option, allowing for greater flexibility and customization. The goal of Mattermost is to enhance productivity and security for teams working in complex operational settings.

Company Stage

Series B

Total Funding

$73.5M

Headquarters

Palo Alto, California

Founded

2016

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

3%

1 year growth

-1%

2 year growth

-10%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Mattermost's strong emphasis on security and compliance makes it an attractive option for industries with stringent data protection requirements.
  • The platform's extensive customization options and flexible deployment models can lead to high user satisfaction and retention.
  • Integration with popular technical tools can significantly boost productivity and streamline workflows for technical teams.

What critics are saying

  • The competitive landscape of collaboration tools is crowded, with major players like Slack and Microsoft Teams posing significant challenges.
  • High customization and deployment flexibility may lead to complexity in implementation and maintenance, potentially deterring less technically-savvy users.

What makes Mattermost unique

  • Mattermost's focus on security and customization sets it apart from competitors like Slack and Microsoft Teams, which may not offer the same level of control over data and deployment options.
  • The platform's ability to integrate seamlessly with essential technical tools such as GitHub, GitLab, and ServiceNow enhances its appeal to technical teams.
  • Offering both premium and open-source versions allows Mattermost to cater to a wide range of users, from small teams to large enterprises.

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Benefits

Fully remote work

Office setup fund

Coworking space stipend

Internet and mobile phone reimbursement

401k

Unlimited vacation

Family & friends days

Async weeks

Health benefits

Global and regional team meetups

Open source Fridays

Community hackathons and events

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