Support Account Manager

Job Summary

The Support Account Manager (SAM) Technical Analyst combines strong relationship and technical competencies to deliver the highest level of service to internal and cross functional teams and the end customer with the aim to realize the maximum value of their NetApp solution and minimize disruption to the customers operations.
In close collaboration with other parts of NetApp the SAM Technical Analyst will collaborate with the lead SAM on the account by generating and analyzing reports preparing customer facing review material cross referencing best practice recommendations including interoperability matrix (IMT) and performing bug scrubs. Under the guidance of the lead SAM many SAM Technical Analysts may be required to review reports and provide guidance and recommendations to end customers.

In partnership with the lead SAM and the account team the Technical Analyst actively drives pre-emptive and preventative recommendations which are tailored to the customers business needs and technical environment built on NetApps AutoSupport technology.

The SAM Technical Analyst role is critical to NetApps continued success to deepen the relationship with the customer build their trust in our solutions and increase their loyalty.

Essential Functions:

The SAM Technical Analysts work with NetApp customers and Account/Sales Teams by providing expertise in the following areas:
Responsible for generating analyzing and reporting customer data from various enterprise sources.
Provide informed strategic planning storage support best practices and upgrade advice.
Understands the customers environment and apply NetApp knowledge to improve the overall support experience.
Maintain customer install base information in NetApp system of record up to date.
As needed partner with lead SAM to conduct regular operational service reviews and provide customer-tailored best practice recommendations
Through a combination of expertise analytics tools and a deep understanding of customers operating environment the SAM consults and provides deliverables aimed at mitigating risks and ensuring stability of the NetApp Solution.
The SAM Technical Analyst influences customers to adopt best-practices by regular tracking of preventative remediation actions derived from recommendations
Identify opportunities to improve and enhance technical analysis and representation of customer recommendations.
Manage special projects as assigned by management to meet customer and cross-functional team needs.

Job Requirements

Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Work hour requirements dependent on customer time zone alignment.
Strong Microsoft Office skills (Excel PowerPoint )
Proven ability to manage complex high pressure situations staying focused on the right priority and effectively handle time-management
In-depth technical knowledge in Storage and/or Virtualization Technology or the ability to quickly acquire this knowledge. NCDA certification or ability to obtain a plus
Strong aptitude for learning new technologies and processes and an understanding of how to apply these in a customer facing environment
Understand technical risks and supportability parameters
Able to influence and drive actions with customers (influence negotiate) able to independently prepare and deliver SAM Service Review Meetings under the guidance
of the lead SAM.
Able to work as buddy for new hires coach on standard job tasks Able to participate and contribute in cross-functional teams and subject matter expert teams
Able to participate/contribute to initiatives and training to develop an areas of specialization

Responsibility and Interaction

Responsibility
The types of tasks this individual is responsible are a mix of structured and unstructured tasks. This individual will apply attained experiences and knowledge in solving complex problems.
Interaction
Engages with all levels of staff within associated business functions
Interacts primarily with Staff to Director level employees within the function.

Education

6-9 years of relevant experience is preferred.
- A Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer Science Electrical Engineering or related field experience is required.
- Prior experience in a Support role would be desired.