Who We Are
At Kyndryl, we design, build, manage and modernize the mission-critical technology systems that the world depends on every day. So why work at Kyndryl? We are always moving forward – always pushing ourselves to go further in our efforts to build a more equitable, inclusive world for our employees, our customers and our communities.
The Role
Are you ready to take on an exciting challenge as a Customer Partner with Kyndryl? We're looking for a dynamic individual, who can revolutionize relationship management, drive account growth, and boost profitability. In this role, you'll have the power to create, maintain, and develop deep customer connections, bringing the very best of Kyndryl to the table and building trusted relationships with top-level executives.
As a Customer Partner, you'll be at the forefront of driving proactive account growth for our clients in Germany. Your responsibilities will include developing strong relationships with customers and key business executives, answering to client queries, and identifying new business opportunities among existing and new customers.
Not only will you lead one or more account, but you'll also be the driving force behind generating new opportunities and expanding existing work into larger scopes and new capabilities. By building a strong go-to-market pipeline with our partners, you'll join forces to pursue and conquer new deals, taking Kyndryl to unprecedented heights.
With your deep knowledge of best practices in IT and your deep knowledge of external best practices, you understand how they can impact our customers. By staying ahead of the curve, you'll continuously provide innovative solutions that position Kyndryl as a leader in the market.
As an owner of the account P&L, you'll take charge of customer satisfaction, ensuring that our clients are not only happy but also successful. Integrity is at the core of everything you do, and you'll go above and beyond to ensure account compliance and maintain a stellar reputation.
Who You Are
Job Qualifications
You’re good at what you do and possess the required experience to prove it. However, equally important – you have a growth mindset; keen to drive your own personal and professional development. You are customer-focused – someone who prioritizes customer success in their work. And finally, you’re open and borderless – naturally inclusive in how you work with others.
Responsibilities:
Serve as the main point of contact for all customer account management matters
Build and maintain strong, long-lasting client relationships
Create proposals, answer RfPs, negotiate contracts and close agreements to maximize profit and growth
Develop trusted advisor relationships with customer stakeholders and executive sponsors
Ensure timely and successful delivery of solutions according to customer needs and objectives
Communicate progress of initiatives to internal and external stakeholders
Develop new business with existing and new clients and identify areas for improvement to meet sales quotas
Forecast and track key account metrics and prepare reports on account status
Collaborate with sales teams to identify and grow opportunities within your territory
Assist with challenging client requests or issue escalations as needed
Required Skills and Experience:
Proven work experience (5+ years) in account management or a relevant role
Ability to communicate, present, and influence key stakeholders at all levels, including executive and C-level
Experience with CRM software (e.g., Salesforce) and MS Office (especially MS Excel, PowerPoint)
Excellent listening, negotiation, and presentation skills
Experience delivering client-focused solutions
Ability to manage multiple projects and demands while maintaining attention to detail
Strong communication skills in a complex matrix with clients, external and internal partners, as well as cross-functional teams
Knowledge of business and technology trends and industry best practices, especially within IT
Strong verbal and written communication skills
BA/BS or MA/MS degree in IT, Business Administration, Sales, or a relevant field
Preferred Skills and Experience
Bachelor's degree or Master’s degree
Sales experience in technical solutions
Relationship management experience
Subject matter expertise in 1+ areas (e.g. Cyber, Mainframe, AI..)
Cross-functional team management experience
Communication skills in a complex matrix with clients, external and internal partners as well as cross-functional teams
Being You
Diversity is a whole lot more than what we look like or where we come from, it’s how we think and who we are. We welcome people of all cultures, backgrounds, and experiences. But we’re not doing it single-handily: Our Kyndryl Inclusion Networks are only one of many ways we create a workplace where all Kyndryls can find and provide support and advice. This dedication to welcoming everyone into our company means that Kyndryl gives you – and everyone next to you – the ability to bring your whole self to work, individually and collectively, and support the activation of our equitable culture. That’s the Kyndryl Way.
What You Can Expect
With state-of-the-art resources and Fortune 100 clients, every day is an opportunity to innovate, build new capabilities, new relationships, new processes, and new value. Kyndryl cares about your well-being and prides itself on offering benefits that give you choice, reflect the diversity of our employees and support you and your family through the moments that matter – wherever you are in your life journey. Our employee learning programs give you access to the best learning in the industry to receive certifications, including Microsoft, Google, Amazon, Skillsoft, and many more. Through our company-wide volunteering and giving platform, you can donate, start fundraisers, volunteer, and search over 2 million non-profit organizations. At Kyndryl, we invest heavily in you, we want you to succeed so that together, we will all succeed.
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Kyndryl Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Kyndryl and has not been reviewed or approved by Kyndryl.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is considered good in some roles, with mentions of “good pay,” “great pay and benefits,” and an “acceptable salary range” paired with bonuses. Certain senior or consulting tracks are described as market-competitive.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Vacation, paid time off, holidays, and a dedicated volunteer day are highlighted as positives. Parental leave exists companywide alongside sick leave and disability coverage.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Remote and hybrid flexibility is emphasized, including 100% remote roles and a formal flexible workplace policy. Well‑being resources such as the Be Well program and an EAP are available.
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What We Do
We have the world’s best talent that design, run, and manage the most advanced and reliable technology infrastructure each day. Together, we think holistically about the health of these vital technology ecosystems. We are a focused, independent company that builds on our foundation of excellence by creating systems in new ways. Bringing in the right partners, investing in our business, and working side-by-side with our customers to unlock potential. We're raising the bar. Our experience speaks for itself: We have 90,000 highly skilled employees around the world serving 75 of the Fortune 100. But our purpose is what drives us: Advancing the vital systems that power human progress. Because when a digital ecosystem is healthy, it can more readily adapt and support continuous growth and that opens up a world of possibility for everyone.
