Account Development Director (f/m/x)

Account Development Director (f/m/x) The place where impact matters Apply now This is us At Avenga, we believe that human creativity empowers technology that matters. Operating globally, our 6000+ specialists provide a full spectrum of services, including business and tech advisory, enterprise solutions, CX, UX and Ul design, managed services, product development, and software development. This is the job As a Account Development Director (f/m/x) , you drive large-scale enterprise farming across 1–2 highly strategic accounts in the manufacturing sector within the DACH region. You own strategic account plans and the end-to-end sales cycle, collaborating closely with Consulting, Pre-Sales, and Delivery teams at local and global levels. Your focus is to expand and deepen long-term partnerships with one anchor account, with the option to add one more. You translate client challenges into high-impact, service-oriented IT solutions, including nearshore delivery models. This is a strategic farming role, not a hunting role. You are based in Germany, Switzerland, or the UK (remote/hybrid) and are willing to travel within the DACH region. This is you You are a proven Enterprise Farmer with a strong track record of growing large, strategic accounts in manufacturing. You have a well-established network in the manufacturing industry. You excel at selling IT services, are tech-savvy, and focus on delighting clients with service- and value-oriented solutions. You are confident working with nearshore delivery models. You are experienced with tenders/RFIs/RFPs and negotiating with complex buying centers. You proactively approach new stakeholders and lines of business, accurately identify their challenges, and stay motivated even when facing setbacks. You are empathetic, open-minded, and a clear, confident communicator and presenter. You work independently, are flexible, think outside the box, and act entrepreneurially. You are fluent in German and English for client-facing work. Nice-to-have skills: A strong network in the automotive and transport industry. This is your role You lead multi-year account development plans and drive growth across our full portfolio within DACH, coordinating with global teams where needed. You manage your clients independently and develop them strategically based on our comprehensive portfolio. You map and expand stakeholder landscapes across business, IT, procurement, and executive levels through targeted outreach and thought leadership. You plan, prepare, and execute lead-generation campaigns for your accounts. You own and manage the complete sales cycle from first contact to contract closure in close collaboration with Consulting, Pre-Sales, and Delivery. You champion nearshore models and align delivery strategy, SLAs, and KPIs to client needs and success metrics. You orchestrate RFI/RFP and proposal processes, ensuring high-quality, on-time submissions. You negotiate with complex buying centers and procurement. What awaits you at Avenga? Through our values, Better Minds, Bolder Ideas, and Bigger Hearts, we strive to provide you with the tools, the autonomy, the trust, and assistance you need to excel. Enjoy benefits like flexible working hours, mobile work & workation, subsidized pension plans, discounted Germany Tickets, Wellpass fitness options, bike leasing, fresh fruit and breakfasts in the office, individual learning budgets, online courses, and more. At Avenga, everyone matters. We provide equal opportunities in recruitment, career development, and leadership, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, religion, or any other characteristic. We are committed to fostering a work environment where our diverse community of employees, candidates, and business partners actively shapes our growth. By bringing together people from different backgrounds and experiences, we build a workplace where everyone feels free to be themselves while honoring the boundaries of others. Locations Cologne, Berlin, Zurich, London Remote status Hybrid Technology Business Development Seniority Leadership level Your way in starts here APPLICATION Send us your application, we are ready to hear your story and explore how we can grow together. REVIEW Our team carefully reviews every application with curiosity and care. If your profile isn’t the right fit today, we will keep it in mind for future opportunities that match your skills and ambitions. TALENT ACQUISITION INTERVIEW You will meet our Talent team to talk about your goals and learn more about who we are, what we offer, and how we support our people. TECHNICAL INTERVIEW Our tech interview is all about diving deeper into your expertise and understanding your strengths, how you solve problems, and how you think – no trick questions, just a meaningful conversation. CUSTOMER INTERVIEW For some roles, especially when our clients are closely involved, you might also have a conversation with them – it’s a chance for everyone to align and get to know each other better. JOB OFFER If we both feel it’s the right match, we will send you an offer to join us. And even if it’s not the time just yet, you’ll always hear back from us. WELCOME! Your new team is excited to meet you, support you, and build something great together. Let’s make your first day the start of a journey that shapes a career that matters.