Client Partner, Utilities

Infosys Limited; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Long‑term/Short‑term Disability

Health and Dependent Care Reimburse- m

Insurance (Accident, Critical Illness,

401(k) plan and contributions

Job summary

Infosys is seeking a Client Partner for the Utilities vertical in the United States to lead all client interfaces within the assigned account scope and, with Senior Client Partner / Group Managers, build an account plan for client management.

The role typically handles a single account or part of a large account with a P&L of $30MM to $50MM, driving revenue through strategic account planning, pre-sales support, and collaboration with delivery teams to ensure commitments are met.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent required; 11+ years experience acceptable with equivalent progression.
• Significant business development and project management experience.
• Experience in the Utilities industry/vertical.
• Track record of interacting with C‑level client contacts.
• Hands-on proposal creation and leading proposal presentations.

Responsibilities

• Lead client interfaces within the assigned account scope and, with Senior Client Partner/Group Managers, build an account plan for client management.
• Manage client relationships and drive portfolio to $30–$50MM in revenue; own opportunity cycle (Prospect-Evaluate-Propose-Close).
• Collaborate with delivery stakeholders to ensure fulfillment of commitments to the client.
• Create and govern the account plan with required relationships, opportunities, pricing decisions, and risk management.
• Conduct research, competitive analysis, client presentations, estimations, proposals, and negotiations.
• Collaborate with Delivery Manager to address people or infrastructure-related issues affecting delivery.

Skills

Client relationship management

Business development

Account management

Proposal creation

Pre-sales

Education

Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent

Job description

Infosys is seeking a Client Partner for the Utilities vertical. The person will lead all client interfaces within the assigned account scope and, along with the Senior Client Partner / Group Managers, build an account plan for client management. Usually, the Client Partner handles a single account or part of a large account with a P&L of $30MM to $50MM.

Role Description

• Client relationship management and business development: manage client relationships, build a portfolio up to $30-50M, own the opportunity management cycle: Prospect-Evaluate-Propose-Close
• Client delivery assurance: collaborate with all delivery stakeholders involved to ensure fulfillment of all commitments to the client
• Account planning and governance: Create the account plan, including the required relationships, opportunities to be pursued, price decisions, etc.
• Conduct research as well as competitor analysis, as well as conducting client presentations, estimation efforts and proposals and negotiations
• Collaborate with the Delivery Manager to address all people or infrastructure-related issues that may be affecting the delivery of the project vis‑à‑vis the specific client.
• Balance different projects running for the client that may involve different delivery managers or horizontal competency units’ resources.
• Taking Go-to-market solutions to accounts within the account scope -responsible for driving revenues from Go-to-market solutions being sponsored by the business unit.
• Work closely with the Solutions Leader to build customized solutions pitches for the target account and driving the revenues and delivery of these solutions to the account scope
• Build an Account Plan for the account scope – with details of the relationships required, the opportunities that have to be chased, and the revenue expected from such opportunities, as well as potential threats and weaknesses that need to be addressed
• Pricing decisions within the scope of the Master Services Agreement
• Pre-sales proposal support for new business development outside of account scope
• Provide necessary input for building future alliances with relevant product vendors

About Infosys Utilities

Infosys helps water, gas, and power utilities adopt digital technology to address demand and supply‑side dynamics. We empower enterprises with capabilities to improve service delivery, drive innovation, and thrive in the renewable energy landscape. Our digital ecosystem navigates business challenges, opportunities, and risks and helps utility enterprise to respond to shifts in user preferences, comply with regulations, and mitigate risks of unforeseen events.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent required from an accredited institution. Will also consider three years of progressive experience in the specialty in lieu of every year of education and 11+ years of experience, with strong sales/relationship management/account management experience
• Significant business development and project management experience
• Experience in the relevant industry/vertical
• Track record of interacting and building relationships with C‑level client contacts
• Hands‑on experience with proposal creation and leading proposal presentations
• Strong leadership, interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills
• Wide variety of IT and business consulting engagement experience
• Candidates authorized to work for any employer in the United States without employer‑based visa sponsorship are welcome to apply. Infosys is unable to provide immigration sponsorship for this role at this time

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of industry‑specific go‑to‑market solutions
• Good understanding of industry‑specific business issues and drivers
• Global Delivery Model experience
• Experience managing large multi‑location consulting engagement teams
• Track record as an Account Manager in a rapidly growing client relationship

Along with competitive pay, as a full‑time Infosys employee you are also eligible for the following benefits:

• Long‑term/Short‑term Disability
• Health and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts
• Insurance (Accident, Critical Illness , Hospital Indemnity, Legal)
• 401(k) plan and contributions dependent on salary level

About Us

Infosys is a global leader in next‑generation digital services and consulting. We enable clients in more than 50 countries to navigate their digital transformation. With over four decades of experience in managing the systems and workings of global enterprises, we expertly steer our clients through their digital journey. We do it by enabling the enterprise with an AI‑powered core that helps prioritize the execution of change. We also empower the business with agile digital at scale to deliver unprecedented levels of performance and customer delight. Our always‑on learning agenda drives their continuous improvement through building and transferring digital skills, expertise, and ideas from our innovation ecosystem.

EEO

Infosys provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race; color; sex; gender identity; sexual orientation; religious practices and observances; national origin; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; status as a protected veteran or spouse/family member of a protected veteran; or disability.