Sonar

Head of Technical Account Management - AMER

Sonar$130K — $180K *
Enterprise Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in a leadership role within technical account management or customer success in a B2B SaaS environment
  • Deep knowledge of software development lifecycles and developer tools
  • Proven experience in team building and leadership with a focus on high performance
  • Strong analytical skills to leverage data for strategic decisions
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Business, or related field; MBA preferred
  • Understanding of recent changes in the software development landscape, including GenAI technology

Responsibilities

  • Design and implement a customized post-sale technical account management strategy for diverse customer segments
  • Recruit, train, and support a high-performing team of Technical Account Managers
  • Create standardized playbooks for processes like health checks and customer training
  • Develop strategic plans to boost customer satisfaction and account growth
  • Facilitate product adoption and implementation within client environments
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align product enhancements with customer feedback
  • Utilize data analytics to streamline processes and enhance customer retention

Benefits

  • Collaborative in-office culture with designated anchor days for team synergy
  • Relocation support for the right candidate
  • Focus on continuous team improvement and automation in processes
Full Job Description
The impact you will have

We are seeking a world-class customer-focused leader for our Technical Account Management team in the US. This team is the driving force behind Sonar's premium post-sales experience for all customers globally.

As the Head of Technical Account Management, you will be the visionary and innovative leader behind all planning, building and transformation, recruiting, hiring, and interaction with our top customers globally. Under your leadership, the team will provide best practice guidance, identify technical inhibitors preventing value realization, and act as the single point of contact for all things technical SonarSource after onboarding is complete.

What You'll Do Daily:

  • Design, implement, and iterate on a comprehensive post-sale technical account management strategy tailored to different customer segments, customer personas, and product offerings. This includes defining key milestones, creating success materials, and optimizing processes to help customers realize the value in their purchase of Sonar as quickly as possible.
  • Recruit and lead a high-performing team of Technical Account Managers. Provide coaching and support to ensure the team delivers an exceptional experience to our customers.
  • Architect and design playbooks to standard repeatable processes including health checks, business reviews, success planning, and customer training.
  • Develop and implement strategic plans to enhance customer satisfaction, retention, and account growth.
  • Drive the adoption and successful implementation of SonarSource products within customer environments.
  • Establish clear retention goals and processes for account management to ensure alignment with business objectives.
  • Represent the customer's voice by collaborating closely with product, sales, marketing, and customer support teams to ensure alignment on onboarding processes, product enhancements, and customer feedback loops.
  • Leverage data to drive initiatives to enhance the post-sale experience, streamline processes, and increase customer satisfaction and retention.
  • Build strong relationships with key customers, understand their needs, and advocate for their success within the company. Act as a trusted advisor and strategic partner during the adoption and consumption process.
  • Act as the technical escalation path for Customers.
  • Challenge the status quo in the team processes and activities to automate, increase working efficiency and ultimately improve overall delivery quality to our customers


The Skills You Will Demonstrate:

  • Customer-centric mindset with a passion for delivering exceptional customer experiences.
  • Excellent leadership and people management skills with experience in building and motivating high-performing teams.
  • Strong understanding of developer tools, software development lifecycle, and technical concepts.
  • Proven track record of success in leading technical account management teams in a B2B SaaS or developer tools company.
  • Strategic thinker with the ability to develop and execute success plans to drive customer adoption, retention, and growth.
  • Analytical mindset with the ability to leverage data to drive insights and decision-making.
  • Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and collaborate cross-functionally.
  • Understanding of the changing SDLC landscape change with the advent of GenAI and agentic development
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Business, or related field; MBA or equivalent experience preferred.


In-office culture

We're intentional about this. We believe the best teams are built in the room together. Three anchor days - Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays - create the collaboration rhythm that makes a hub office worth having.

Candidates need to be genuinely based in the location the role is posted - if that's not where you are today, we're happy to support relocation for the right person.

About Sonar

Sonar is a technology company that provides a platform for businesses to manage their customer feedback. The company was founded in 2017 and has since been helping businesses to collect, analyze, and act on customer feedback. Sonar's platform uses artificial intelligence and natural language processing to analyze customer feedback and provide insights to businesses. The company has a team of experienced software developers, data scientists, and customer success managers who work together to deliver high-quality services to clients. Sonar's platform is used by businesses in various industries, including retail, hospitality, and healthcare.
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