Account Manager Assistant Director Houston

EY; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 187,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Comprehensive compensation & benefits

Flexible vacation policy

Job summary

EY is seeking an Account Manager to work within the Sales Activation team, driving account strategy and growth for Global 360 and Focus Core clients. You will coordinate with GCSP, Sales Leaders and SEs to ensure cross‑service line integration and successful global execution of account plans.

You will influence senior stakeholders, manage multiple priorities, and leverage EY solutions to address client business needs, with a hybrid work model offering flexibility.

Qualifications

• 7–10+ years of account management or similar in Energy or Oil, Gas and Chemicals.
• Proven ability to communicate, present and influence at all org levels.
• Strong influencing and relationship-building with executive presence.
• Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Manage 1–2 Global 360 or Focus Core accounts and drive EY's Account Management Framework activities.
• Co‑develop account strategy with GCSP/SE and drive global execution of account plans.
• Lead relationship strategy, service line planning, account integration, pursuit support and pipeline development.
• Serve as a knowledge hub, connecting EY's global team to growth drivers and client issues.
• Understand client business agenda and leverage EY solutions to connect clients to the right people.

Skills

Influence leaders

Sales leadership

Cross‑geography collaboration

Problem solving

Strategic account activation

AI/Automation mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree (Marketing/Business)

Job description

At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence.

We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go. Join EY and help to build a better working world.

Our Sales & Strategic Pursuits function brings together business, sector and account knowledge along with EY competencies and solutions to meet unique client needs. The Sales & Strategic Pursuits Organization shapes and drives an integrated growth strategy across EY’s largest accounts, industry sectors, solutions and services, demonstrating and achieving market leadership through a client centric culture.

The opportunity

The Account Manager works within our Sales Activation team and is responsible for working with the Global Client Service Partner (GCSP), Sales Leader, Sales Activation Leader and the Sales Executive (SE), where applicable, to drive account strategy and innovation, drive client relationship growth, accelerate sales and develop talent. The Account Manager ensures cross-service line and cross-geography team integration on our largest, most complex global accounts and that we deliver exceptional client service in all internal and external encounters.

Your Key Responsibilities

You will be responsible for managing one to two Global 360 or Focus Core accounts and will be expected to drive the key activities of EY’s Account Management Framework (AMF). You will work with the GCSP and SE (if applicable) to co‑develop account strategy and drive the global execution of the account plan(s). This may include relationship strategy and advancement, service line planning, account integration, pursuit support, and pipeline development with discipline and rigor. You’ll be expected to serve as a knowledge hub of the account(s), connecting the global team to EY growth drivers and client business issues. You will also be expected to have a strong understanding of the client business agenda and EY solutions to enable leveraging the global EY network to connect our clients to the right people.

Skills And Attributes For Success

• Ability to influence leaders, impact sales excellence and drive account actions
• Ability to operate both internally and externally and on a local and global virtual basis to achieve results
• Work with minimum supervision, operating with agility, versatility and strong problem‑solving ability
• Act as a key leader for strategic account activation
• Own the Assessment of Service Quality (ASQ) process by developing the plan, leading/attending interviews and driving action after the interviews and year‑end follow up
• AI‑native mindset with strong proficiency in using generative AI and automation tools to improve effectiveness, accelerate learning, and support data‑driven decision‑making

To qualify for the role, you must have

• 7-10 plus years of account management or similar relevant experience preferably within Energy or Oil, Gas and Chemicals
• Demonstrated ability to communicate, present and influence credibly and effectively at all levels of the organization
• Effective influencing and relationship building skills with strong executive presence
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills
• Strong attention to detail and sound organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
• Bachelor’s degree (emphasis in Marketing or Business preferred) or relevant experience

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Experience in delivering client‑focused solutions based on customer needs
• Strong business/commercial acumen and an understanding of major industry sector trends
• Leadership, facilitation, coaching and mentoring skills
• Strategic thinking and analytical skills
• This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

What We Look For

We are looking for individuals that have a strong business acumen and personal leadership. Innovative, creative thinkers who are strategic, collaborative and consultative and who can bring a fresh perspective that will thrive in this environment.

What We Offer You

At EY, we’ll develop you with future‑focused skills and equip you with world‑class experiences. We’ll empower you in a flexible environment, and fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. Learn more.

• We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to the business. The base salary range for this job in all geographic locations in the US is $100,000 to $187,000. The base salary range for New York City Metro Area, Washington State and California (excluding Sacramento) is $120,000 to $212,500. Individual salaries within those ranges are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills and geography. In addition, our Total Rewards package includes medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options.
• Join us in our team‑led and leader‑enabled hybrid model. Our expectation is for most people in external, client serving roles to work together in person 40‑60% of the time over the course of an engagement, project or year.
• Under our flexible vacation policy, you’ll decide how much vacation time you need based on your own personal circumstances. You’ll also be granted time off for designated EY Paid Holidays, Winter/Summer breaks, Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well‑being.

Are you ready to shape your future with confidence?

EY accepts applications for this position on an on-going basis.

EY focuses on high‑ethical standards and integrity among its employees and expects all candidates to demonstrate these qualities.

EY | Building a better working world

EY is building a better working world by creating new value for clients, people, society and the planet, while building trust in capital markets.

Enabled by data, AI and advanced technology, EY teams help clients shape the future with confidence and develop answers for the most pressing issues of today and tomorrow.

EY teams work across a full spectrum of services in assurance, consulting, tax, strategy and transactions. Fueled by sector insights, a globally connected, multi-disciplinary network and diverse ecosystem partners, EY teams can provide services in more than 150 countries and territories.

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