Elite Account Manager
About this role
Location: Zürich (plus travel activity in German-speaking Switzerland)
Workload: 80–100%
Xebia pushes the boundaries of what's possible – and you're right in the middle of it! We're not just consultants, but visionaries who, together with over 5,000 experts worldwide, are shaping the world of technology and helping our clients drive their digital transformation with passion and ambition. At Xebia, it's about more than recommendations: we create a unique connection between technology, people, and processes through innovative solutions. Our goal is to turn our clients into digital front-runners. Is it yours too?
For our most important enterprise clients, we're not looking for a classic Account Manager – we're looking for an Elite Account Manager. A personality who builds trust at executive level, guides complex transformations, and takes ownership of sustainable growth.
Your Mission
You will be responsible for a select portfolio of our most strategically important enterprise clients in Switzerland. You act as an entrepreneur within the company, developing long-term growth strategies, opening up new business areas, and positioning Xebia as the partner of choice for digital transformation.
Your Responsibilities
- Overall responsibility for a portfolio of strategic enterprise accounts
- Building and maintaining resilient relationships at C-level and with executive stakeholders
- Developing and implementing long-term account strategies with clear growth targets
- Identifying new business potential across all Xebia services
- Advising executives on AI, Cloud, Data, Software Engineering, and Digital Transformation
- Managing complex sales processes involving multiple decision-makers and international stakeholders
- Orchestrating cross-disciplinary teams from Consulting, Delivery, Presales, and partners
- Owning revenue, profitability, forecasting, and account planning
- Leading strategic tenders and negotiating enterprise contracts
- Actively positioning Xebia as a trusted advisor in the Swiss enterprise market
- Representing Xebia at executive events, client events, and market initiatives
Your Superpower
- Several years of experience in strategic enterprise account management or executive sales
- Proven track record of growing complex key accounts with significant revenue growth
- Confident presence at C-level with strong executive presence
- Entrepreneurial mindset with a high degree of personal ownership
- Ability to navigate complex organizations and bring together diverse stakeholders
- Solid understanding of AI, Cloud, Data, Software Engineering, or Digital Transformation
- Strong consulting, communication, and negotiation skills
- Strong closing skills and enthusiasm for developing new business opportunities
- Structured, analytical, and solution-oriented way of working
- Fluent in English, German is a plus
- An established network in the Swiss enterprise market is a clear advantage
Why Xebia
💡 Innovation potential: At Xebia, the focus is on innovation and pioneering spirit. You can develop your creative ideas and share innovative thinking.
🌱 Personal growth: We believe in personal development for outstanding professional experiences. Unlock your potential and keep growing.
🤝 Community and networking: Xebia is a community of technology enthusiasts. Meet professionals from different fields, share knowledge, and shape innovation together.
⚖️ Flexibility: We value work-life balance. Adjust your working hours and find a balance between your career and personal life.
🎉 Great social events: Ski days, B2Run, spontaneous after-work drinks, Christmas and summer parties – we celebrate together.
If you're ready to take the next step in your career, we warmly welcome you to Xebia.
We look forward to meeting you!
Company at a glance
Xebia is a global, award-winning, AI-first consulting, software engineering, and training company. We shape tomorrow with AI today—helping organizations turn AI strategy into production-ready solutions that drive real transformation, faster.
Xebia operates as a single global team, designed for speed, scale, and impact, bringing together deep human expertise and the power of AI in everything we deliver.
Our flexible delivery model combines client-facing teams in the US and Europe with nearshore capacity across Poland and Latin America, as well as a large-scale offshore hub in India working as a single, integrated network.
The result is a sophisticated hybrid model that combines local expertise with global reach. For our clients, this means faster time-to-value, easier access to highly specialized digital and AI talent, and the flexibility to scale solutions at the speed of business.
With round-the-clock delivery, built-in scalability, cultural alignment, and a strong focus on attracting and retaining the best global talent, we help global organizations build, scale, and innovate with confidence.
Xebia | Shaping Tomorrow with AI Today
Top Benefits
- Innovation Potential
- Personal Growth
- Community and Networking
- Flexibility
- Social Events
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