Technical Account Manager
Quick Facts
What They Do
A Technical Account Manager provides technical, product and business knowledge to clients to support the sale of products, particularly within the IT and software industries. Is the main contact point when it comes to technical questions and orders. Monitors product installations or upgrades to ensure that they are successful. Manages the ongoing support to customers to ensure customers continue to make effective use of products.
Core Tasks:
- Answer customers' questions about products, prices, availability, product uses, and credit terms.
- Recommend products to customers, based on customers' needs and interests.
- Estimate or quote prices, credit or contract terms, warranties, and delivery dates.
- Consult with clients after sales or contract signings to resolve problems and to provide ongoing support.
- Prepare sales contracts and order forms.
- Provide customers with product samples and catalogs.
- Monitor market conditions, product innovations, and competitors' products, prices, and sales.
- Perform administrative duties, such as preparing sales budgets and reports, keeping sales records, and filing expense account reports.
- Contact regular and prospective customers to demonstrate products, explain product features, and solicit orders.
- Identify prospective customers by using business directories, following leads from existing clients, participating in organizations and clubs, and attending trade shows and conferences.
What to expect as a Technical Account Manager
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