Who is directly responsible for the customer relationship?

The correct answer is D. Account team (account manager, engineer). Option D is correct because the account team - specifically the account manager and account engineer - owns the day-to-day customer relationship. They are the primary points of contact, responsible for understanding customer needs, managing expectations, and ensuring…

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Options

ATechnology specialists
BBusiness architect
CSales leadership
DAccount team (account manager, engineer)

How the community answered

(52 responses)

A
4% (2)
B
8% (4)
C
2% (1)
D
87% (45)

Explanation

Option D is correct because the account team - specifically the account manager and account engineer - owns the day-to-day customer relationship. They are the primary points of contact, responsible for understanding customer needs, managing expectations, and ensuring satisfaction throughout the engagement.

A (Technology specialists) are brought in for technical depth on specific topics; they support the account team but don't own the relationship.
B (Business architect) shapes solutions and strategy but operates in an advisory/design capacity, not as the relationship owner.
C (Sales leadership) sets direction and may engage on escalations or strategic deals, but direct responsibility sits with the team on the ground.

Memory tip: Think "account = accountability." The account team holds accountability for the customer relationship - it's baked right into the job title.

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#account management#customer relationship ownership#organizational roles#account team structure

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