Account Manager (Assistant Director)
EY
EY
Join EY and shape a career that is as unique as you are. Leverage global scale, support, and an inclusive culture to become your best self. Your distinct perspective is vital to EY's continued growth and to building a better working world for everyone.
This Account Manager (Assistant Director) role is pivotal in strategic planning, global relationship management, and pioneering go-to-market strategies. You will spearhead account growth initiatives, act as a central hub for global team coordination, and drive excellence in revenue generation and account management across assigned accounts. The position involves co-creating engagement plans, conducting consultative needs analyses, fostering cross-service collaboration, managing account team cadences, and serving as a trusted advisor and subject matter expert within the firm.
Accelerate account growth strategies through proactive action plans developed in partnership with global leadership.
Co-lead semi-annual account planning and quarterly acceleration sessions to ensure strategic alignment.
Proactively manage select client relationships, such as with Procurement or Vendor Relations.
Enhance client experience and engagement by collaborating across various functions.
Champion relevant sector strategies and priority service offerings to meet account objectives.
Drive the adoption of curated solutions and managed services by engaging stakeholders and subject matter resources.
Foster internal firm relationships to effectively manage operational matters and ensure cohesive account management.
Manage key deal pursuits and assist in connecting pursuit resources for proposal responses.
Co-develop and deliver account onboarding for new leadership and team members.
Act as a change agent to drive continuous improvement in digital tools and process adoption.
A minimum of 10 years of experience in a professional services firm, with a preference for sales enablement expertise.
Prior consulting experience, particularly within a global, matrixed organization, is highly valued.
Demonstrated success in leading complex projects with a high degree of autonomy.
Experience in sectors such as life sciences, technology, wealth management, consumer, or energy is advantageous.
Proficiency in the Microsoft Suite (Outlook, Teams, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, SharePoint) and experience in analysis and presentation creation are essential. A basic understanding of financial reporting tools and analysis is required. Familiarity with project management and procurement portals is preferred. Strong executive-level communication, consultative skills, and emotional intelligence are crucial. The ability to navigate ambiguity with agility and an entrepreneurial spirit, along with a proactive approach to initiative-taking in low-guidance environments, is expected.
EY Global Delivery Services ( EY GDS)
Professional Services