About this role
<p><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0px">At EY, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. And we’re counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all. </span></span></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><strong>Job Title:</strong> Account Manager</span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><strong>Summary</strong>: An Account Manager (AM) is involved in strategic planning, relationship management at a global scale, and innovation in go-to-market approaches. The AM is responsible for enabling the execution of account growth strategies and serving as a central point of contact to facilitate global team connectivity, focusing on revenue growth and account management excellence across one or more accounts. This role involves co-creating and driving account team engagement, consultative internal needs analyses, encouraging cross-service collaboration, facilitating account team cadences, connecting with interdependencies and serving as a trusted advisor and subject matter resource on the account within the Firm.</span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><strong> </strong></span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><strong>Select responsibilities:</strong></span></p> <ul style="text-align:justify" type="disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Proactively suggest and execute action plans to accelerate account growth strategies in partnership with global account leadership.</span></li> </ul> <ul style="text-align:justify"> <li style="list-style:none;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"> <ul style="list-style-type:circle"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Co-facilitate semi-annual account planning and quarterly acceleration sessions to further align strategies and actions.</span></li> </ul> </li> </ul> <ul style="text-align:justify" type="disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">May proactively manage select Client relationships such as Procurement or Vendor Relations.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Collaborate across functions to enhance client experience, relationship-building, and client engagement activity.</span></li> </ul> <ul style="text-align:justify"> <li style="list-style:none;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"> <ul style="list-style-type:circle"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Curate and advocate for relevant sector strategies and priority service offerings to support account goals.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Drive the activation of curated solutions and managed services within the account by collaborating with stakeholders and subject matter resources (SMRs).</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Foster internal firm relationships to be able to route operational matters appropriately, ensuring cohesive account management.</span></li> </ul> </li> </ul> <ul style="text-align:justify" type="disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Project manage select key deal pursuits; may assist with connection to pursuit resources for proposal responses.</li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Co-develop and deliver account onboarding for new leadership and team members.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Drive continuous improvement as a change agent for digital tools and processes adoption.</span></li> </ul> <ul style="text-align:justify"> <li style="list-style:none;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"> <ul style="list-style-type:circle"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Champion the effective utilization of established in-house technologies, providing persuasive insights and hands-on guidance to senior personnel.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Utilize firm tools for relationship mapping, white spot analysis, and innovation initiatives to drive growth.</span></li> </ul> </li> </ul> <p style="text-align:justify"> </p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><strong>Professional Experience:</strong></span></p> <ul style="text-align:justify" type="disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">8-10 years in a professional services firm with sales enablement experience preferred.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Internal or external Consulting experience is preferred, particularly within a global matrixed organization.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Proven success in leading complex projects with minimal supervision.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Sector relevant focus a plus (e.g., life sciences, technology, wealth management, consumer, energy, etc.)</span></li> </ul> <p style="text-align:justify"> </p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><strong>Knowledge and Skills:</strong></span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"><strong><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Soft Skills:</span></strong></p> <ul style="text-align:justify" type="disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Executive-level communication and consultative skills.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Strong networking and emotional intelligence.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Ability to navigate ambiguity with agility and entrepreneurial spirit.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Proactive and comfortable taking the initiative in a low-guidance environment.</span></li> </ul> <p style="text-align:justify"><strong><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Technical Skills:</span></strong></p> <ul style="text-align:justify" type="disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Proficiency in Microsoft Suite (Outlook, Teams, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, SharePoint).</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Experience in analysis and presentation creation.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Basic understanding of financial reporting tools and analysis.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Familiarity with project management and procurement portals preferred.</span></li> </ul> <p style="text-align:justify"><strong><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Desirable Skills:</span></strong></p> <ul style="text-align:justify" type="disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Negotiations with internal stakeholders and peers</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Microsoft BI user experience.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Sales/account management tool proficiency (e.g., LENS, BASE, ART, Dynamics, Mercury, E4A).</span></li> </ul> <p style="text-align:justify"> </p> <p 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