OPENTEXT - THE INFORMATION COMPANY

OpenText is a global leader in information management, where innovation, creativity, and collaboration are the key components of our corporate culture. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to partner with the most highly regarded companies in the world, tackle complex issues, and contribute to projects that shape the future of digital transformation.

AI-First. Future-Driven. Human-Centered.

At OpenText, AI is at the heart of everything we do—powering innovation, transforming work, and empowering digital knowledge workers. We're hiring talent that AI can't replace to help us shape the future of information management. Join us.

Your Impact

Join OpenText as a Manager, Premium Support in Sofia, Bulgaria where you will manage customer delivery and success at assigned billable Premium Support accounts within a defined sub-region or product portfolio(s), with the goal of ensuring product and services renewals. Manage a team of 10 to 20 Premium Support employees in their day-to-day support activities towards this goal, providing effective leadership and mentoring within the team through strong communication and action. Work with the wider EMEA Premium Support management team and Sales Reps to identify and drive Premium Support new and upsell sales opportunities.

What the role offers

• Understand which accounts the team members are assigned to, their customers’ requirements and whether they are on-track to renew
• Lead a team that is responsible for providing a high level of technical support and customer satisfaction to assigned billable Premium Support customers
• Maintain regular contact with team members to ensure high morale and motivated to do their best work for customers
• Mentor team members in handling technical escalations or new customer requests / situations (if required)
• Work with the other Premium Support EMEA Managers and Sales/BDM to identify and support new sales opportunities
• Build trust and demonstrate decisive leadership and communications during highly charged customer escalation situations
• Provide input into renewal and new business forecasts
• Identify and help executing the development of the team members based on customer needs, company needs and/or personal development
• Conduct end of year reviews and set future goals as per company strategy
• Monitor team performance and act on corrective action plans (if needed)
• Manage and resolve complaints related to their direct reports
• Provide effective team communication and actions from upper management to employees and vice versa

What you need to succeed

• Typically requires bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• 3-5 years related support management experience, sales support experience preferred.
• Excellent English, both verbal and written (Additional languages: Italian or German would be beneficial)
• Excellent knowledge of Premium Support program, support policies and procedures
• Good communication and people management skills, natural relationship builder
• Demonstrates effective leadership through organizational change
• Willingness and ability to travel if needed (<10%)

OpenText's efforts to build an inclusive work environment go beyond simply complying with applicable laws. Our Employment Equity and Diversity Policy provides direction on maintaining a working environment that is inclusive of everyone, regardless of culture, national origin, race, color, gender, gender identification, sexual orientation, family status, age, veteran status, disability, religion, or other basis protected by applicable laws.

If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please contact us at [email protected]. Our proactive approach fosters collaboration, innovation, and personal growth, enriching OpenText's vibrant workplace.