Support Account Manager

- 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. Sufficient technical skills to obtain NCDA certification.
- Strong aptitude for learning new technologies and processes and an understanding of how to apply these in a customer facing environment
- Understand ARS risks and SP parameters and able to articulate meaning to customer
- Able to influence and drive actions with customers (influence, negotiate), able to independently prepare and deliver SAM Service Review Meetings
- Able to independently drive escalations, involving higher level support management at NetApp, ease of interaction with EPS
- 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
- Have an understanding of storage market developments and storage service gaps
- Ability to integrate diverse perspectives in critical situations to aid issue resolution

Typically requires a minimum of 5-8 years of related experience with a Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field; or 3--5 years and a Master s degree; or equivalent combination of relevant education/training and applicable professional work experience.