Account Manager – Cloud & Application Modernization (CN-AI)
Location: Mumbai, India
Position: Account Manager – CN-AI
Experience Required: 5+ years preferred (including 3+ years in relevant technology sales with strong enterprise hunting experience)
About the Company:
Our client is an enterprise technology solutions and IT services organization specializing in modern infrastructure, cloud-native technologies, cybersecurity, AI, and digital transformation. Its portfolio includes data center infrastructure, networking, cloud platforms, application modernization, automation, professional services, and managed services. The organization works with leading technology OEMs and strategic partners to deliver integrated solutions to enterprise customers.
About the Role:
We are looking for a target-driven Account Manager to drive enterprise sales, acquire new customers, and develop strategic business opportunities across assigned territories and industry verticals.
The role requires end-to-end ownership of the sales cycle, including prospecting, account planning, customer discovery, opportunity qualification, solution engagement, commercial negotiations, deal closure, forecasting, and account expansion.
The ideal candidate should have proven experience in enterprise B2B technology sales, new-business acquisition, and selling relevant cloud-native or application-modernization solutions.
Key Responsibilities:
Identify, prospect, and acquire new enterprise accounts across assigned territories and target industry verticals.
Develop and execute named-account plans covering customer technology environments, stakeholders, business opportunities, and growth potential.
Build and maintain a qualified sales pipeline of at least 3× the assigned sales quota.
Conduct first-level discovery to identify customer challenges and opportunities related to DevOps, DevSecOps, Kubernetes, Platform Engineering, and Application Modernization.
Engage CIOs, CTOs, CISOs, and senior leaders across Application Development, DevOps, Platform, Cloud, and Engineering teams.
Coordinate with pre-sales, OEM, and ISV partners for technical discussions, solution workshops, demonstrations, and proof-of-concept activities.
Manage the complete sales cycle, including opportunity qualification, proposals, commercial negotiations, deal closure, and forecasting.
Drive cross-selling, upselling, and wallet-share growth within existing accounts.
Maintain accurate CRM records, pipeline reports, sales forecasts, and account plans.
Build strong customer relationships and consistently achieve assigned revenue and business development targets.
Must-Have Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline; a technical or business qualification is preferred.
5+ years of overall experience preferred in enterprise B2B technology sales.
Minimum 3 years of relevant experience selling Cloud, DevOps, DevSecOps, Kubernetes, Platform Engineering, Application Modernization, or closely related solutions.
Proven experience in new-business development, enterprise hunting, and acquiring new customers.
Experience working with at least two of the following industry verticals: BFSI, Pharma/Life Sciences, and IT/ITeS/GCC/Software, with strength in at least one.
Strong understanding of enterprise technology sales, consultative selling, opportunity qualification, and account planning.
Ability to engage senior decision-makers, including CIOs, CTOs, CISOs, and technology leadership teams.
Experience coordinating with technical pre-sales teams to develop customer-specific solutions and proposals.
Strong commercial negotiation, deal closure, pipeline management, forecasting, and CRM skills.
Ability to maintain a qualified pipeline of at least 3× the assigned sales quota.
Excellent communication, presentation, stakeholder management, and relationship-building abilities.
Ability to operate effectively in a target-driven environment and manage enterprise sales cycles.
Preferred / Added Advantage:
Experience selling DevOps, DevSecOps, Kubernetes, or Platform Engineering solutions.
Exposure to cloud-native technologies, CI/CD, containers, developer self-service, and application modernization.
Strong BFSI experience for Mumbai-based opportunities.
Strong IT/ITeS/GCC/Software experience for Bengaluru and Hyderabad opportunities.
Existing enterprise customer relationships and a proven track record of achieving sales targets.
How to Apply:
Please send your latest CV along with answers to the below queries to **
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How many years of overall enterprise B2B technology sales experience do you have?
How many years of relevant experience do you have selling Cloud, DevOps, DevSecOps, Kubernetes, Platform Engineering, or Application Modernization solutions?
Have you independently acquired new enterprise customers? Please share examples of new accounts won.
Which industry verticals have you handled: BFSI, Pharma/Life Sciences, or IT/ITeS/GCC/Software?
What is your current annual sales quota, and what percentage of the target have you achieved?
What is the typical deal size you handle, and what is the largest deal you have closed?
Have you engaged CIOs, CTOs, CISOs, and senior technology decision-makers?
What is your experience in pipeline development, forecasting, CRM management, and commercial negotiations?
What is your reason for seeking a job change? Please specify in detail.
What is your current CTC?
What is your justifiable expected CTC?
What is your notice period in your current organization, or when would you be available to join if selected?
What is your current location, and would you be comfortable working in Mumbai?