New Zealand Market Sales Leader and Client Executive

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New Zealand Market Business Development Leader and Client Executive

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Hei Oranga Iwi The opportunity

The New Zealand Market Business Development Leader and Client Executive plays a pivotal role in driving growth for EY by building senior client relationships understanding their most pressing challenges and connecting them to the full strength of EYs capabilities.

Focused on both major existing New Zealand accounts and securing new prospects this role is 80% clientfacinghunting large deals leading account strategy expanding relationships shaping opportunity pipelines and championing EYs presence across the NZ market.

You will also provide sales leadership nationally and contribute to the firms broader market strategy and transformation agenda.

Ko Tō Rourou Your key responsibilities

• Sales leadership
  Partner with the NZ Country Managing Partner Service Line Leaders and partners to lead sales activity across the NZ market. Work closely with leadership to shape market strategy and foster collaboration across New Zealand Australia and EYs global network.
• Account strategy
  Set and execute account plans across multiple priority accounts. Develop deep seniorlevel relationships and position EY as a trusted partner who anticipates needs and consistently creates new pathways for value.
• Opportunity generation
  Spot client issues early shape opportunities and assemble the right EY expertise to solve them. Provide strategic guidance on pipeline development revenue planning deal strategy and negotiation.

Ngā Pūkenga Skills and attributes for success

• Market Knowledge Strong understanding of industry trends and competitive dynamics.
• Communication Skills Able to confidently engage influence and advise senior stakeholders.
• Relationship Building Proven ability to cultivate trusted longterm client and internal relationships.
• Sales Acumen Demonstrated success in business development including shaping value propositions and driving revenue.
• Strategic Thinking Ability to design longterm account strategies aligned to EYs All In Strategy and client priorities.
• Business Development Experience 10 years selling complex services or solutions to senior executives ideally in professional services.
• Commercial Acumen Strong portfolio management capability with a clear understanding of client value drivers.

Ideally youll also have the skills and attributes below but dont worry if you dont tick all the boxes. Were interested in your aptitude attitude and willingness to learn.

• Advanced influencing and client management skills
• A strong external network across major NZ clients
• Familiarity with EYs ecosystem of alliance partners (e.g. SAP Microsoft ServiceNow)

Ko Taku Rourou What we offer you

At EY well fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. Learnmore.

• Career development:At EY your career is yours to shape!Well develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences work arrangements:Our flexible work policies empower you to balance your professional and personal life fostering a culture of trust and autonomy.

• A comprehensive benefits package: From a yearly wellness incentive to access to additional 8 weeks of flex leave per year and family-friendly policies including 26 weeks of gender-neutral paid parental leave we cater to your diverse needs to help you thrive both personally and professionally

Diversity equity and inclusiveness (DE&I) are core to who we are how we work and how we live our values. We encourage applications from people of all ages nationalities abilities cultures sexual orientations and gender identities and are committed to providing an equitable and barrier free recruitment experience for all. We encourage you to share any support and adjustments you need to be your best and participate equitably in our recruitment process. We understand sharing your needs with us can be daunting so if you have questions before or during your application we welcome you to get in touch ator(option 2). Anything you tell us will be kept completely confidential.

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