Kainos

Customer Base Account Executive

Homeworker - USA Full time

Join Kainos and Shape the Future 

At Kainos, we’re problem solvers, innovators, and collaborators - driven by a shared mission to create real impact. Whether we’re transforming digital services for millions, delivering cutting-edge Workday solutions, or pushing the boundaries of technology, we do it together.


We believe in a people-first culture, where your ideas are valued, your growth is supported, and your contributions truly make a difference. Here, you’ll be part of a diverse, ambitious team that celebrates creativity and collaboration.


Ready to make your mark? Join us and be part of something bigger.

This is primarily a Sales role with some Customer Success responsibilities.   

 

You will work collaboratively across Sales, Delivery, Support, Legal, Marketing, and Operations, and serve as a key relationship partner to Workday Customer Success and Sales teams to support customer retention and growth. 

 

Selling Workday Adaptive Pro to Customers 

You will be expected to: 

  • Develop a deep understanding of the Adaptive Pro product, including functionality, use cases, customer benefits, positioning, and pricing, in order to confidently articulate value to existing customers 

  • Partner closely with the Kainos Adaptive Sales team to identify upsell opportunities within the existing customer base and develop targeted, accountspecific strategies to position Adaptive Pro effectively 

  • Apply a consultative selling approach to Adaptive Pro conversations by understanding each customer’s business goals, challenges, and growth plans, and aligning the product’s capabilities to those needs 

  • Sell the deployment value of Adaptive Pro, clearly communicating the role Kainos plays in ensuring successful adoption, configuration, and longterm value realization—not just the product itself 

  • Demonstrate strong customer engagement skills, including empathy, active listening, responsiveness, and creativity, to build trust, uncover opportunities, and guide customers toward solutions that deliver measurable impact 

 

License Renewal Sales 

You will be expected to: 

  • Proactively identify upcoming Adaptive Planning license renewals within the customer base by reviewing renewal data on a rolling 90day lookahead 

  • Submit renewal leads to Workday for approval, ensuring all required information is complete and accurate, including company details, renewal timing, and key customer contacts, to establish partner involvement early in the renewal cycle 

  • Manage and complete Workday Partner Contribution Checklists for accepted leads by selecting, submitting, and tracking qualifying activities throughout the renewal lifecycle to support partner influence and successful renewal outcomes 

  • Work closely with Workday Customer Success Managers (CSMs), who own the commercial transaction and revenue motion, to support renewals through strong customer relationships, timely engagement, and clear demonstration of partner value 

  • Maintain strong, ongoing customer relationships ahead of renewal to reduce churn risk, surface potential concerns early, and position Kainos as a trusted partner throughout the renewal process 

 

Customer Success Manager 

You will be expected to: 

  • Manage all addon Statement of Work (SOW) requests from customers and internal Delivery teams, including scoping, drafting SOW documentation, coordinating internal approvals, managing signature processes, and taking SOWs through full execution to completion 

  • Own postgolive customer transitions, clearly introducing postdeployment support offerings, engagement models, and support processes 

  • Act as the primary Customer Success point of contact for assigned customers after golive, ensuring continuity and strong relationships 

  • Respond to and triage all inbound customer requests for assistance, ensuring timely responses, proper prioritization, and direction to the appropriate teams 

  • Maintain accurate and uptodate customer and renewal data in Microsoft Dynamics CRM 

  • Proactively identify satisfied customers and work to obtain case studies and reference commitments, coordinating with Sales and Marketing 

  • Develop and publish monthly customer newsletters 

 

Minimum Essential Requirements 

  • Bachelor’s degree required   

  • Relevant industry experience in high tech/enterprise cloud software   

  • 3+ years experience with Customer Success, Sales and/or renewing contracts 

  • Excellent presentation, written and verbal communication skills   

  • Proven time management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks   

  • Organizational and follow up skills, problem solving and analytical skills 

  • Proficiency in MS Office, CRM 

  • Ability to learn new software applications quickly and easily 

 

Desirable 

  • Experience in the Workday ecosystem 

  • Experience with Microsoft Dynamics CRM 

  • Experience with Workday Adaptive Planning 

 

Embracing our differences   

At Kainos, we believe in the power of diversity, equity and inclusion. We are committed to building a team that is as diverse as the world we live in, where everyone is valued, respected, and given an equal chance to thrive.   We actively seek out talented people from all backgrounds, regardless of age, race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability, or any other characteristic that makes them who they are.   We also believe every candidate deserves a level playing field. 

Our friendly talent acquisition team is here to support you every step of the way, so if you require any accommodations or adjustments, we encourage you to reach out. 

We understand that everyone's journey is different, and by having a private conversation we can ensure that our recruitment process is tailored to your needs.