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Onboarding Specialist

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, Equipment Monitoring, and Site Visibility. 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:

Our Onboarding Specialist assists new customers by ensuring that all elements of the implementation strategy are executed effectively. They are tasked with coordinating between different internal and external stakeholders to ensure seamless onboarding and integration for customers. This role may involve setting up initial configurations, overseeing deployments, and ensuring that all project timelines are met. Furthermore, they contribute to customer engagements by identifying new leads and collaborating with the Account Executive to facilitate project kick-offs

Your role will be cross-functional in nature, working alongside and guiding Sales, Support, Sales Engineering, and Product, enabling you to experience multiple aspects of a hyper-growth company from within.

This role is available to candidates who reside in Canada and are located within Toronto Metro.

You should apply if:

You want to impact the industries that run our world: Every phone call you answer and every email you send can affect whether truck drivers deliver goods on time and without accidents, whether students get dropped off safely from school, or whether power gets restored quickly after a natural disaster.
You thrive the most when solving problems: Our constantly expanding technology and the complexities faced by our customers provide an exciting range of challenges for our Customer Success teams. With a growth mindset and a desire to learn, you will strategically partner with our customers to find unique solutions to help keep their operations safe, efficient, and sustainable.
You are a natural relationship builder: Whether the relationship is with our customers or with cross-functional teams in Samsara, you are in constant communication and collaboration with key stakeholders to win as a team.
You are the architect of your own career: If you put in the work, this role won’t be your last at Samsara. This Customer Success team is still shaping its future and you will have plenty of autonomy and opportunities to master your craft in a hyper-growth environment.
You want to be with the best: At Samsara, we win together, celebrate together and support each other. You will be surrounded by the best and brightest professionals out there.

In this role, you will:

Be on the front lines and ensure our customers increase the safety, efficiency, and sustainability of their operations with our IoT platform
Compose joint installation plans with customers, outlining their objectives, metrics, and timelines, and effectively removing any barriers to achieving business value
Perform onboarding kickoffs and consultations with our customers’ decision-makers and our executive leadership where we look back at past successes and align on upcoming goals
Conduct 1:many workshops with customers to break down their current operations and recommend implementation plans to get the most out of their Samsara products
Deeply understand the Samsara platform’s capabilities and explain them to businesses of all types - field services, utilities, long-haul transportation, school buses, and many more
Serve as a mentor to the wider Customer Success and Support teams
Champion, role model, and embed Samsara’s cultural principles (Focus on Customer Success, Build for the Long Term, Adopt a Growth Mindset, Be Inclusive, Win as a Team) as we scale globally and across new offices

Minimum requirements for this role:

2+ years of experience in a Customer Success, account management, or strategic consulting role. Enterprise SaaS experience preferred
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university
This is a demanding position with high internal visibility, that requires strong priority management and high emotional intelligence
Strong prioritization skills, with the ability multi-task and be proactive
Previous hands-on experience assisting or working with technical products
Solutions-oriented with strong problem-solving skills
Proven track record of building trust and communicating effectively with a wide variety of stakeholders: executives, Product and Engineering leadership, day-to-day users of our software
Passion for going above and beyond the call of duty, taking initiative, and thriving in a fast-paced, change-heavy environment
Diplomacy, tact, and poise under pressure when working through customer issues

An ideal candidate also has:

Enterprise SaaS experience preferred
Strong bias for action, the ability to think big, with insistence on high standards
Experience serving and partnering with large-scale business solutions at Fortune 500 companies
Thrives in an unstructured, fast-paced, and change-heavy environment

Samsara’s Compensation Philosophy: Samsara’s compensation program is designed to deliver Total Direct Compensation (based on role, level, and geography) that is at or above market. We do this through our base salary + bonus/variable + restricted stock unit awards (RSUs) for eligible roles. For eligible roles, a new hire RSU award may be awarded at the time of hire, and additional RSU refresh grants may be awarded annually.

We pay for performance, and top performers in eligible roles may receive above-market equity refresh awards which allow employees to achieve higher market positioning.

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.

$57,800—$74,800 CAD

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. We are committed to increasing diversity across our team and ensuring that Samsara is a place where people from all backgrounds can make an impact.

Benefits

Full time employees receive a competitive total compensation package along with employee-led remote and flexible working, health benefits, Samsara for Good charity fund, and much, much more. Take a look at our Benefits site to learn more.

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.

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.

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What You Should Know About Onboarding Specialist, Samsara

At Samsara, a leader in the Connected Operations™ Cloud, we are seeking an Onboarding Specialist to join our dynamic team remotely across Canada. In this role, you'll have the amazing opportunity to assist new customers in seamlessly implementing our innovative IoT solutions that enhance their operational efficiency, safety, and sustainability. As an Onboarding Specialist, you will coordinate efforts between various internal and external stakeholders, ensuring a smooth onboarding experience for our clients. Your day-to-day will involve everything from setting up initial configurations to guiding project deployments, all while keeping a keen eye on timelines and customer objectives. Your ability to build strong relationships will be essential, as you'll be working closely with clients and collaborating with our Sales, Support, Sales Engineering, and Product teams. If you have a passion for technology and a talent for solving problems, this role is perfect for you! Here, every phone call and email holds the potential to make a real difference in industries that impact our global economy. With a chance to shape your career within a hyper-growth environment, your contributions will be valued as we work together to provide top-notch solutions to our clients. Join us, and let’s redefine the future of physical operations!

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for Onboarding Specialist Role at Samsara

What are the main responsibilities of an Onboarding Specialist at Samsara?

As an Onboarding Specialist at Samsara, your primary responsibilities include coordinating the onboarding process for new customers, ensuring the successful implementation of IoT solutions, and collaborating with various internal teams to meet project timelines. You'll be facilitating onboarding sessions, developing joint installation plans with customers, and mentoring other team members to enhance customer success.