Who we are
Samsara (NYSE: IOT) is the pioneer of the Connected Operations™ Cloud, which is a platform that enables organizations that depend on physical operations to harness Internet of Things (IoT) data to develop actionable insights and improve their operations. At Samsara, we are helping improve the safety, efficiency and sustainability of the physical operations that power our global economy. Representing more than 40% of global GDP, these industries are the infrastructure of our planet, including agriculture, construction, field services, transportation, and manufacturing — and we are excited to help digitally transform their operations at scale.
Working at Samsara means you’ll help define the future of physical operations and be on a team that’s shaping an exciting array of product solutions, including Video-Based Safety, Vehicle Telematics, Apps and Driver Workflows, and Equipment Monitoring. As part of a recently public company, you’ll have the autonomy and support to make an impact as we build for the long term.
About the role:
The Manager will oversee a team of Technical Account Managers (TAMs) and is instrumental in ensuring the delivery of exceptional technical support and account management. This leader will act as a champion of change, utilizing a data-driven approach to decision-making and process optimization to drive long-term customer success. You will be accountable for team metrics, fostering professional development, and maintaining alignment with Samsara's core values
You should apply if:
- You want to impact the industries that run our world: Your efforts will result in real-world impact – helping to keep the lights on, get food into grocery stores, reduce emissions, and most importantly, ensure workers return home safely.
- You are the architect of your own career: If you put in the work, this role won’t be your last at Samsara. We set up our employees for success and have built a culture that encourages rapid career development, countless opportunities to experiment and master your craft in a hyper growth environment.
- You’re energized by our opportunity: The vision we have to digitize large sectors of the global economy requires your full focus and best efforts to bring forth creative, ambitious ideas for our customers.
- You want to be with the best: At Samsara, we win together, celebrate together and support each other. You** **will be surrounded by a high-calibre team that will encourage you to do your best.
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In this role, you will:
Focus on building excellence and scaling our impact through the following:
Build a High-Performance Culture
- Inclusive Talent Strategy: ** **Hire, develop and lead an inclusive, engaged, and high performing team
- Performance Excellence: Establish a coaching rhythm and clear performance benchmarks to ensure the team consistently meets or exceeds targets.
- Career Architecture: Actively engage in professional growth through tailored development plans and mentorship, ensuring a robust internal pipeline for career progression.
Engineer Scalable Processes
- Intelligence Scalability: Develop and deploy AI-assisted workflows, such as automated technical health checks and AI-summarized account reviews to make it easier for the team to manage complex enterprise accounts.
- Cross-Functional Influence: Partner closely with Sales, Product, and Customer Success to bridge the gap between customer feedback and product evolution, driving continuous service improvements.
- Strategic Roadmap: Contribute to the long-term strategic planning required to scale a TAM team in a hyper-growth environment.
Drive Data-Led Change
- Analytical Leadership: Apply a rigorous, data-driven approach to identify organizational risks, dependencies, and hidden opportunities for efficiency.
- Platform Advocacy: Translate technical and business insights into actionable data to enhance the Samsara platform experience for our largest enterprise customers.
- Escalation Management: Serve as the primary point of contact for high-priority technical escalations, using deep product knowledge and analytical problem-solving to ensure swift, permanent resolutions.
Minimum requirements for the role:
- People Management: Minimum of 3 years in a people manager role with a proven track record of leading globally distributed technical account managers through periods of significant change.
- Enterprise Impact: Demonstrated success in achieving technical account management goals and maintaining high retention for enterprise-level customers in a fast-paced environment.
- Change Advocacy & Influence: Exceptional skills in influencing all organizational levels, with the ability to translate complex technical data into clear business cases for executive stakeholders.
- Foundational Education: Bachelor's degree in a technical or business field, or equivalent practical work experience
An ideal candidate also has:
- Technical Depth: Demonstrated expertise in IoT, APIs, SQL, and scripting languages, allowing you to act as a credible mentor and technical sounding board for the team.
- Scalability Mindset: Prior experience scaling TAM teams or technical service organizations, specifically focusing on building additional services and repeatable service models.
- Data Fluency: Advanced proficiency with Gainsight, Tableau, Salesforce, or Zendesk to build dashboards, identify trends, and drive proactive, data-led strategies.
- Outcome-Driven Business Acumen: A strong focus on driving value-based outcomes and ROI for customers rather than just managing support tickets or task completion.
The range of annual base salary for full-time employees for this position is below. Please note that base pay offered may vary depending on factors including your city of residence, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Learn more about our total rewards and benefits below.
Annual Base Salary
$109,225—$141,350 CAD
Total Rewards
At Samsara, we build for the people who keep the global economy moving. We want owners, not passengers, which is why our rewards are designed to fuel high-impact builders. Our compensation program delivers above-market total compensation through a combination of base salary, performance-based bonus/variable pay, and equity (for eligible roles) in a high-growth public company. We meaningfully differentiate pay for our top performers, who have the opportunity to earn above-market compensation that can outpace the broader market over time.
Beyond compensation, we provide the foundations that enable long-term success: a flexible, employee-led remote model, a professional development stipend, comprehensive health and parental leave plans, and more. If you’re ready to build for the long term and own the outcome, your journey starts here.
**Flexible Working **
At Samsara, we embrace a flexible working model that caters to the diverse needs of our teams. Our offices are open for those who prefer to work in-person and we also support remote work where it aligns with our operational requirements. For certain positions, being close to one of our offices or within a specific geographic area is important to facilitate collaboration, access to resources, or alignment with our service regions. In these cases, the job description will clearly indicate any working location requirements. Our goal is to ensure that all members of our team can contribute effectively, whether they are working on-site, in a hybrid model, or fully remotely. All offers of employment are contingent upon an individual’s ability to secure and maintain the legal right to work at the company and in the specified work location, if applicable.
Belonging at Samsara
At Samsara, we welcome everyone regardless of their background. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, and other characteristics protected by law. We depend on the unique approaches of our team members to help us solve complex problems and want to ensure that Samsara is a place where people from all backgrounds can make an impact.
**Accommodations **
Samsara is an inclusive work environment, and we are committed to ensuring equal opportunity in employment for qualified persons with disabilities. Please email accessibleinterviewing@samsara.com or click here if you require any reasonable accommodations throughout the recruiting process.
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