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    Technical Account Manager (US Remote)

    Upwind Security

    🇺🇸 United States
    Remote
    SaaS
    Hybrid
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    Posted 4 weeks ago
    Work Type

    Remote

    Vertical

    SaaS

    Source

    himalayas

    About this role

    DescriptionUpwind is a next-generation Cloud Security Platform that leverages runtime context to identify and prioritize critical risks, providing precise insights and efficient cloud security management. Unlike traditional tools, Upwind uses runtime data proactively for risk prioritization and posture insights, ensuring teams focus on what truly matters.

    With industry-leading efficiency and eBPF-powered sensors, Upwind delivers comprehensive capabilities, including agentless cloud posture discovery, real-time threat protection, and integrated API security. From misconfigurations to malware defense, Upwind ensures end-to-end, cost-effective cloud infrastructure protection.

    At Upwind, you’ll have the opportunity to think creatively, explore new ideas, and use your skills to make a meaningful impact on our growth.We're looking for a Technical Account Manager to build strong, strategic relationships with customers and ensure successful onboarding, adoption, and long-term value from the Upwind platform.

    You'll serve as the main point of contact, guide technical deployments, lead roadmap discussions, and provide hands-on support to drive engagement and satisfaction.

    Responsibilities Act as a strategic partner to the sales team post-sale, supporting account continuity while enabling sales to focus on new opportunities Lead the technical deployment of the Upwind platform post-sale, ensuring smooth and successful onboarding and deployment of new capabilities Serve as the primary point of contact for customers, addressing issues quickly and maintaining a high-quality customer experience Build strong, long-term relationships by introducing new features, gathering feedback, and leading roadmap discussions Partner with sales during renewals and expansion to align technical planning with customer needs and drive value Proactively engage with customers to surface key security insights, guide feature adoption, and ensure they realize the full value of the Upwind platform Understan

    Selling Motion

    Prospecting

    Channel / Partner

    Sell through partners, resellers, or alliances

    Buyer Persona

    Manager-Level

    Departmental buyers and team leads

    Requirements at a Glance

    Bachelor's Degree·Required

    Typical Day — Account Manager

    Executive business reviews1–2/month per account
    Strategic planning2–3/week
    Renewal proposals2–3/month

    Estimates based on role type and selling motion — actual may vary by company.

    SaaS — Interview Intel

    Typical Sales Cycle

    30–90 days (SMB) · 3–9 months (Mid-Market) · 6–18 months (Enterprise)

    Common Buyer Objections

    • "We're locked into a contract with [competitor]"
    • "We built something in-house already"
    • "We don't have budget until next quarter"
    • "Our team won't adopt another tool"

    Key Industry Metrics

    ARR / MRRNet Revenue Retention (NRR)CAC Payback PeriodLogo Churn vs Revenue ChurnACV (Avg Contract Value)Magic Number

    Hot Topics to Reference

    • • AI-native product disruption
    • • PLG vs sales-led motion debate
    • • Vertical SaaS consolidation
    • • Usage-based pricing models

    Use these insights to speak the buyer's language in interviews.

    Tags

    Technical-Account-Management
    Customer-Success
    Cloud-Security
    SaaS
    Account-Management
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    How do you coach underperforming reps?

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    Describe your forecasting methodology.

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    How do you structure onboarding for new hires?

    Template question
    Research Upwind Security's product, recent news, and key competitors
    Prepare metrics: quota attainment %, average deal size, win rate
    Practice a 2-minute product demo pitch for a mock discovery call
    Prepare to discuss your home office setup and self-management discipline
    Review the job description and map your experience to each requirement
    Role Insights

    This leadership position involves both strategic planning and hands-on coaching of the sales team.

    Expect to work with recurring revenue models where customer retention is as important as acquisition.

    This remote-friendly role provides geographic flexibility while maintaining access to a SaaS market.

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