Job Description
Are you ready to take your career to the next level with Alarm.com, a rapidly growing and dynamic technology company? We are on the lookout for a talented Technical Account Manager to become a key player in our International Strategic Team, based in Japan. This role offers the unique opportunity to collaborate with our Business Development team to cultivate strong relationships with regional strategic accounts, all while leveraging your technical expertise.
Why You'll Love Working with Us:
Innovative Environment: Be part of an entrepreneurial company that thrives on innovation and cutting-edge technology.
Global Impact: Play a crucial role in ensuring our partners effectively utilize Alarm.com's comprehensive suite of services, from backend integrations to end-user features.
Professional Growth: Enhance your skills through hands-on experience with client training, technical issue resolution, and new product deployment.
Key Responsibilities:
Technical Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong technical relationships with key accounts in the APAC region, guided by our international business development team.
Pre-Sales Engineering: Assist with pre-sales engineering needs for key prospects and facilitate entry into new markets.
Technical Escalation: Serve as a technical escalation point for any potential issues in the region.
Product Training: Conduct product introduction, installation, and training sessions for our business partners.
Market Localization: Gather feedback from partners and their customers to enhance our product offering for the local market.
Industry Representation: Represent Alarm.com at various industry events alongside the business development team.
Product Knowledge: Stay updated on new Alarm.com product and feature releases to efficiently respond to partner inquiries.
Feedback Collection: Identify product and feature improvements based on feedback from key partners, tailored for local markets.
Regional Travel: Travel across the APAC region to engage with strategic dealer partners.
Ideal Candidate Attributes:
Technology Savvy: Possesses a strong understanding of technology and its applications.
Problem Solver: Demonstrates a keen problem-solving sense and the ability to tackle technical challenges.
Strong Communicator: Exhibits excellent communication skills to effectively interact with partners and internal teams.
Requirements
BA or BS in an Engineering, Telecommunications, or Computer Sciences field is preferred but not mandatory
2+ years work experience in technical support and/or account management
Language requirements – must speak Japanese at professional, fluent in English
Electronic Security, CCTV, Telecom, Cybersecurity or IoT-related industry experience is a plus
The ability to communicate with customers and vendors, both in writing and verbally in a clear, professional manner
A highly motivated self-starter who is able to operate independently
Excellent people skills; natural customer service orientation and disposition – candidate must enjoy working with clients and supporting internal customers in the organization
Excellent problem-solving skills
The ability and commitment to meet deadlines, even during high volume periods
Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Ability to travel up to 50%
Other duties as assigned
WHY WORK FOR ALARM.COM?
Collaborate with outstanding people: We hire only the best. Our standards are high and our employees enjoy working alongside other high achievers.
Make an immediate impact: New employees can expect to be given real responsibility for bringing new technologies to the marketplace. You are empowered to perform as soon as you join the Alarm.com team!
Gain well rounded experience: Alarm.com offers a diverse and dynamic environment where you will get the chance to work directly with executives and develop expertise across multiple areas of the business.
Community and Camaraderie: One of our core values is to 'Keep It Fun,' which to us means fostering a strong sense of community. Our culture is built on collaboration and connection, where we celebrate our successes and believe that a positive, engaging environment is key to doing our best work.
COMPANY INFO
Alarm.com is the leading platform for intelligently connected properties. Millions of homeowners and businesses rely on Alarm.com's technology to secure, monitor, and manage their environments from anywhere. Our comprehensive suite of solutions—including security, video surveillance, access control, active shooter detection, intelligent automation, energy management, and wellness—is delivered exclusively through a trusted network of thousands of professional service providers and commercial integrators across North America and worldwide. Alarm.com's common stock is traded on Nasdaq under the ticker symbol ALRM. Alarm.com delivers serious security for serious people.
For more information, please visit www.alarm.com.
Alarm.com is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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