What are the responsibilities and job description for the Technical Account Manager position at CornerStone Technology Talent Services?
Technical Account Manager
Type: Direct Hire
Location: Tucson, AZ
Work Setting: Hybrid
Position Overview
The Technical Account Manager position is a client-facing opportunity that blends account management, light consulting, and strategic IT sales.
You’ll be the primary contact for a set of business clients, helping them:
- Understand how technology supports their goals
- Plan and prioritize IT projects and investments
- Get full value from the services and solutions they’re using
This position is a great fit for someone who enjoys building relationships with business leaders, has strong communication skills, and is comfortable talking about IT services in business terms.
Key Responsibilities
- Own a portfolio of assigned client accounts and be accountable for overall client satisfaction
- Serve as the main point of contact for client leadership (Owners, Managers, Directors, etc.)
- Lead regular strategy and planning meetings, including annual IT roadmaps and budgeting discussions
- Recommend projects, upgrades, and hardware aligned to each client’s goals
- Understand the full catalog of services and partner offerings; identify and pursue upsell, cross-sell, and renewal opportunities
- Create quotes and proposals for IT projects and hardware
- Build a deep understanding of each client’s business drivers and challenges
- Proactively monitor account health, identify risks, and schedule check-ins to address issues before they escalate
- Coordinate closely with Business Development and Technical teams to ensure smooth onboarding of new clients and successful project delivery
- Track and report on account status, including onboarding progress, risk areas, escalated issues, special initiatives, and overall client sentiment
What You’ll Bring
- Positive, professional presence and a collaborative mindset
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy in documentation, quotes, and communication
- Confident, solutions-focused approach with the ability to work independently
- Sound judgment and a strong ethical compass when making recommendations
- High energy, self-motivated, and comfortable managing your own time and priorities
- Excellent communication skills (phone, video, email, and in-person)
- Solid general computer skills, including MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Genuine curiosity about how clients run their businesses and how technology can support them
- Openness to coaching, feedback, and ongoing learning—especially around the MSP / IT services industry
- Ability to handle objections professionally and turn interest into concrete opportunities
- Comfort working in a fast-paced, constantly evolving environment
- Team-first attitude and alignment with the company’s core values
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or 3 years of experience in a related client-facing position (account management, IT services, MSP, or technical sales)
- Proven history of meeting or exceeding sales, retention, or growth targets
- Experience working with business and/or C-level decision makers in a B2B environment
- Strong professional communication skills, both written and verbal
- Demonstrated success working collaboratively across teams