Account Manager - Power, Utilities & Tech

Wood Mackenzie•Houston, TX

18d•Hybrid

About The Position

We're building a high-performance sales culture to match our unrivalled data, analytics and research solutions in the Power, Utility & Tech sector. If you thrive on senior-level responsibility, enjoy complex account management, and know how to drive significant growth from strategic utility and technology customers… this could be the role for you. Do you want to make a transformational impact on every client you serve? Are you naturally curious about the evolving utility and technology landscape? Are you a strategic Problem-Solver with an ability to quickly understand complex energy transition challenges? Do you excel at collaboration across matrix organizations? Do you have a growth-mindset with proven results? Then this role could be for you. Role Purpose The role sits within the Power, Utility & Tech sales team, reporting to the Director, Americas Utilities and Tech Account Management. You will drive subscription renewals, strategic cross-sell opportunities, and develop new enterprise-level customer sales across the utility and technology sectors; measured by substantial sales results and account penetration. You will have responsibility for developing and maintaining senior-level relationships within our North American Power, Utility & Tech client base, increasing strategic penetration across multiple business units and managing complex, multi-stakeholder relationships across different product portfolios while helping more enterprise customers choose Wood Mackenzie as their trusted advisor. We are looking for a proven sales professional who will build on our existing strategic relationships, identifying opportunities to solve complex client challenges with comprehensive Wood Mackenzie solutions. You will excel in sophisticated sales processes – from strategic prospecting to closing complex deals – thriving on the challenges of winning significant new business and establishing C-suite relationships within your territory.

Requirements

Knowledge & Experience Good knowledge and understanding of account management processes, procedures and systems within the energy/natural resources sector
Good understanding of how account management integrates with other teams to achieve overall objectives
Experience in client-facing or account management roles, with understanding of relationship management
Professional Skills Proven commercial track record in developing clients and building trusted advisor relationships
Strong negotiation skills and a results-oriented mindset
Attention to detail in making evaluative judgements based on analysis of factual information
Ability to resolve problems by identifying and selecting solutions through application of acquired technical experience
Personal Attributes Self-motivated and energetic with excellent judgment in how resources are utilised and optimised
Passionate about growing the business and committed to personal and professional development
Intellectually curious about how data and analysis can solve critical business challenges
Highly organised, with strong planning skills and the ability to manage workloads effectively
Technical Requirements Familiarity with CRM systems such as Salesforce is advantageous
Good analytical/technical operational knowledge required to complete work in account management
Expectations Delivery of individual targets
Role model strong integrity and sets an example of WoodMac’s values and behaviours.
We are a hybrid working company and the successful applicant will be expected to be physically present in the office at least 2 days per week to foster and contribute to a collaborative environment, but this may be subject to change in the future.
Due to the global nature of the team, a degree of flexible working will be required to accommodate different time zones
While this is expected to be a full-time role, part-time or flexible working arrangements will be considered.

Responsibilities

Account Planning & Management Develop comprehensive portfolio plans considering macro & micro economic factors that could impact the customer buying cycle
Pro-actively manage and maximise the commercial growth of the portfolio aligned with regional priorities
Successfully identify customers amongst the portfolio that present the best opportunity for growth through cross-sell and up-sell
Carry out assigned tasks using understanding of underlying concepts and principles of account management
Client Engagement & Business Development Effective client engagement and understanding of critical client business growth potential and how the Wood Mackenzie suite of products supports the client's growth
Represent Wood Mackenzie at conferences and professional organizations to expand brand recognition and promote business development activities
Be the voice of the customer to internal stakeholders and the voice of Wood Mackenzie to the customer
Generally deal with straightforward client enquiries and provide support for internal business initiatives
Market Intelligence & Collaboration Present continuous feedback to the business of how to improve our service to customers inside of assigned portfolio as well as gathering relevant competitive intelligence
Support new product and service development launches
Effective team work with the broader organization to include marketing, training, client services, research and consulting
Good understanding of how the team integrates with others in accomplishing the objectives of the team
Pipeline Management Effectively manage the business pipeline to ensure accurate salesforce forecasting
Ensure high quality of task/services/information is provided
Make evaluative judgements based on analysis of factual information, guided by precedents