Christian Kirchner

Working at the #heartofprogress

Leipzig, Saxony, Germany

About

An agile and open-minded individual with a proven track record of more than ten years in managing large sales projects.

Experience

  • Director, Deal Maker / Engagement Partner at Kyndryl
    Dec 2021 - Present · 4 yrs 7 mos

    Driving opportunity ownership, orchestrating bid activities, leading negotiations including at CxO level and determining the strategy for complex, multi-tower deals. Typically in strategic new logos as well as core and strategic accounts.

  • T-Systems International GmbH (13 yrs 2 mos)
    • Sales / Deal Manager - Complex Cloud Deals
      Nov 2017 - Nov 2021 · 4 yrs 1 mo

      Delivering substantial growth of cloud business with existing and prospective clients. In charge of the customer interaction, responsible for the management and closure of strategic cloud opportunities. Driving the deal, sales and pricing strategy as well as the creation of a compelling value proposition.

    • Bid / Engagement Manager - Big / Complex Deal Management
      Jan 2012 - Nov 2017 · 5 yrs 11 mos

      Responsible for the management of international large sized bid projects (above €70 Mio. TCV) across all Service Offering Portfolios (SOP) of T-Systems. Developing customer specific sales strategies in close collaboration with the Deal Executive. Meeting the customer’s expectations according to architectural, financial and contractual aspects. Ensuring the consistency of all necessary parts of the proposal. Leading intercultural bid teams, collaborating with stakeholders on various levels.

    • Bid Manager - Major Deal Management
      Feb 2011 - Jan 2012 · 1 yr

      Managing medium sized bids (up to €70 Mio. TCV). Steering the bid team and the creation of the proposal to existing and prospective clients.