Technical Account Manager
Lyra Technology Group
- Marietta, GA
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Client Relationship & Technical Leadership - Serve as the main technical point of contact for assigned clients, building and maintaining strong, long-term relationships. Ensure clients receive the highest level of service, technical guidance, and proactive recommendations to help them optimize their IT environments.
- Solution Design & Implementation - Leverage your deep technical knowledge to design tailored IT solutions that meet client needs. Collaborate with clients to understand their technology challenges and recommend the best-fit solutions, guiding them through the implementation process and ensuring successful deployment.
- Customer Success & Service Management - Provide ongoing support and strategic consultation to clients, ensuring that their technology solutions align with their business goals. Oversee the deployment and maintenance of service agreements and SLAs, ensuring adherence to terms and optimal performance.
- Technical Problem Resolution & Escalation Management - Take ownership of technical escalations, working with internal teams to quickly resolve complex issues. Provide expert-level troubleshooting, support, and advice to ensure that client issues are addressed promptly and efficiently.
- Regular Client Engagement & Visits - Conduct regular site visits (predominantly within the Atlanta metro area) to assess the client's IT infrastructure, identify opportunities for improvement, and discuss potential upgrades, ensuring a deep understanding of their technology needs and objectives.
- Sales Support & Opportunity Identification - Identify and seize opportunities for upselling and cross-selling additional services and solutions that benefit the client. Collaborate with the sales team to present new offerings and drive business growth.
- Proactive Monitoring & Optimization - Monitor client systems, ensuring that technology solutions are running efficiently and meeting expectations. Provide proactive recommendations to optimize client environments, streamline operations, and reduce costs.
- Training & Education - Educate clients on new technology trends, best practices, and how to maximize the use of their current systems. Translate complex technical information into easy-to-understand language, ensuring clients fully understand the value of their IT solutions.
- Collaboration with Internal Teams - Work closely with internal technical teams, including support engineers and service delivery teams, to ensure smooth execution of client solutions and seamless service delivery. Act as a bridge between the client and internal teams, advocating for client needs and ensuring alignment with business goals.
- Technical Expertise - Strong understanding of IT solutions, including cloud computing, network infrastructure, cybersecurity, enterprise software, and IT support services. Ability to assess, design, and implement solutions that address complex client challenges.
- Experience - 3+ years of experience in a Technical Account Manager, Technical Support, or similar technical role within the IT services or MSP (Managed Service Provider) space.
- Problem-Solving Skills - Exceptional analytical skills with the ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues, identify root causes, and deliver effective solutions that improve client systems and operations.
- Sales & Service Orientation - Ability to identify and capitalize on new business opportunities within existing client accounts. Strong customer service skills, with the ability to listen to client needs, propose effective solutions, and deliver outstanding service.
- Communication Skills - Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex technical information clearly and effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences. Comfortable presenting solutions to clients in a persuasive and engaging manner.
- Industry Knowledge - A passion for technology and staying informed about industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices. Experience with MSP services is highly desirable.
- Collaboration & Teamwork - Strong interpersonal skills with a collaborative mindset. Ability to work cross-functionally with sales, engineering, and support teams to ensure seamless service delivery and client satisfaction.
- Microsoft Office & CRM Proficiency - Solid knowledge of Microsoft Office products and CRM systems to track and manage client information, service agreements, and opportunities. Strong interpersonal skills – along with a collaborative mindset are essential for creating an environment of continuous improvement.
- Client Relationship Management - Proven ability to build and maintain long-term, trusting client relationships, with exceptional customer service and problem-solving skills.
- Communication Skills - Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to write persuasive, clear, and engaging content. The ability to convey complex technical information in an accessible way is key.
- Organizational Skills - Strong time-management, multitasking, and prioritization skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines efficiently.