Key Account Manager

Addepto

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

Addepto is a leading AI consulting and data engineering company that builds scalable, ROI-focused AI solutions for some of the world's largest enterprises and pioneering startups. As part of KMS Technology, Addepto combines deep AI specialization with enterprise-scale delivery capabilities. We are looking for a Key Account Manager who will play a critical role in managing and growing strategic client relationships across enterprise and scale-up accounts. The role involves acting as a trusted advisor to clients, ensuring the successful delivery of AI and data-driven solutions, while identifying opportunities for long-term partnership growth. This position sits at the intersection of business, technology, and consulting, requiring strong client-facing skills, commercial awareness, and the ability to collaborate closely with delivery, engineering, and leadership teams.

Requirements

Strong experience as a Key Account Manager, Account Manager, or Strategic Client Partner in consulting, technology, or software services.
Proven track record of consistently generating $3M–$5M+ in annual net-new services revenue across a defined portfolio, especially in custom software development and digital product engineering services.
Strong background in B2B client-facing roles within IT, data, AI, analytics, or digital transformation.
Experience working with enterprise or large-scale clients, including C-level or senior stakeholders.
Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
Ability to understand complex technical solutions and translate them into clear business value.
Strong commercial mindset with experience managing revenue, pipelines, and account growth.
High level of ownership, accountability, and ability to work independently in a fast-paced consulting environment.
Collaborative approach and ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams
Fluency in English (spoken and written), German and/or additional languages are a plus.
Willingness to travel up to 50% for client engagements, team collaboration, and strategic initiatives.

Nice To Haves

Background in management consulting or technology consulting firms.
Experience working with international clients and distributed teams.
Experience in AI, data engineering, analytics, or cloud-based solutions.
Familiarity with enterprise procurement and contracting processes.

Responsibilities

Cultivate executive relationships: Build and expand trusted relationships with key stakeholders across all levels of the client organization, positioning Addepto as a strategic partner and accelerating account growth through cross-sell, upsell, and renewal initiatives.
Identify white space and deliver value: Leverage domain expertise and white space analysis to uncover both stated and latent client needs, articulating tailored value propositions that connect directly to business priorities across the full KMS & Addepto service portfolio.
Develop and execute account strategies: Create, maintain, and drive comprehensive Account Development Plans grounded in a deep understanding of each client’s business objectives, challenges, and growth opportunities.
Lead strategic client engagements: Facilitate and drive high-impact client touchpoints - including QBRs, innovation workshops, and governance meetings - to foster alignment, showcase value, and deepen collaboration.
Drive commercial negotiations, contract extensions, and renewals in alignment with company goals.
Ensure high client satisfaction by overseeing project progress, delivery quality, and value realization.
Coordinate internal stakeholders (delivery teams, technical experts, leadership) to ensure consistent and effective client communication.
Monitor account performance, revenue forecasts, and strategic account plans.
Represent Addepto as a trusted AI consulting partner in client meetings, workshops, and executive-level discussions.
Stay up to date with AI, data, and digital transformation trends relevant to client industries.

Benefits

Work in a supportive team of passionate enthusiasts of AI & Big Data.
Engage with top-tier global enterprises and cutting-edge startups on international projects.
Enjoy flexible work arrangements, allowing you to work remotely or from modern offices and coworking spaces.
Accelerate your professional growth through career paths, knowledge-sharing initiatives, language classes, and sponsored training or conferences, including a partnership with Databricks, which offers industry-leading training materials and certifications.
Choose your preferred form of cooperation: B2B or a contract of mandate, and make use of 20 fully paid days off.
Participate in team-building events and utilize the integration budget.
Celebrate work anniversaries, birthdays, and milestones.
Access medical and sports packages, eye care, and well-being support services, including psychotherapy and coaching.
Get full work equipment for optimal productivity, including a laptop and other necessary devices.
With our backing, you can boost your personal brand by speaking at conferences, writing for our blog, or participating in meetups.
Experience a smooth onboarding with a dedicated buddy, and start your journey in our friendly, supportive, and autonomous culture.