Strategic Account Manager

1 week ago

Chicago, Illinois, United States CMK Resources, Inc. Full time
Job Description

Role Overview

The Service Account Manager will serve as a trusted advisor, managing the customer service delivery relationship for key accounts. This role is crucial for supporting some of the largest and most strategic accounts, particularly within Fortune 100 companies.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Own the service delivery relationship for large and strategic accounts.
  • Manage onboarding, support services, adoption, training, and renewal processes.
  • Proactively communicate service updates regarding support escalations, incident tracking, problem identification, root cause analyses, and issue resolution.

Customer Advocacy:

  • Serve as the customer advocate, effectively communicating and collaborating with internal teams including Sales, Support, Engineering, and executive leadership.
  • Conduct operational and strategic management reviews, including proactive risk analyses, deployments, migrations, capacity planning, and expansions.
  • Develop a deep understanding of client objectives and desired outcomes to tailor service delivery accordingly.

Relationship Building:

  • Establish and maintain strong relationships with day-to-day and C-level client representatives.
  • Act as a trusted advisor and subject matter expert, accelerating customer business priorities through strategic analyses and experiences.
  • Collaborate with internal teams to identify new opportunities and business solutions.

Data Analysis and Reporting:

  • Gather and capture data, explaining how it fits into the client's performance expectations.
  • Provide insights and recommendations based on data analysis to enhance service delivery and customer satisfaction.
  • Use data and relationships to predict and prevent future problems by being proactive in understanding client environments and needs.

Escalation Management:

  • Address and de-escalate issues promptly, ensuring a smooth resolution.

Strategic Initiatives:

  • Participate in sales and services growth planning sessions.
  • Conduct quarterly onsite reviews and roadmap discussions.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's Degree and around 4-5 years of experience in customer success, professional services, or similar roles, preferably in a technical environment or OEM (storage and cloud experience ideal).
  • Experience supporting Enterprise-level clients, including Fortune 100 companies.
  • Intermediate understanding of customer IT environments and storage products.
  • Strong ability to understand 'big picture' objectives and client desired outcomes.
  • Ability to interact effectively with both day-to-day and C-level individuals.
  • Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship management skills.
  • Advanced problem-solving and conflict resolution abilities.
  • Resourceful in pulling together solutions and resources as needed.
  • Ability to drive independently and be accountable for outcomes, working well with teams.
  • Excellent collaboration and organizational skills.
  • Intermediate project management skills.
  • Expert business writing skills.

About CMK Resources, Inc.

CMK Resources, Inc. is an information technology services company that provides storage and data management related professional services. Our mission is to accelerate the operational readiness and value of our customers' technology investments. We offer a personal experience to every customer and consultant across our partnership ecosystem.

We have services-based partnerships with leading storage and data management technology providers, enterprise VARs, and solution providers. We listen to customer challenges, understand upcoming projects, and recognize culture and technologies to identify the right solution with the right consultant. Our entire engagement and delivery model is led by our on-shore based industry-recognized experts. We provide unrivaled personal service, customer-centric services, and industry knowledge that transcends the competition.

Equal Opportunity Employer

CMK Resources, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of Sex or gender identity, Mental disability or physical disability, Religion, Age, National origin or ethnicity, Sexual orientation, Marital status, Veteran status, or Parental status.

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