Executive Account Manager

Overview The Executive Account Manager is responsible for managing and expanding a strategic partnership with Blackstone and serving as the primary relationship owner for its portfolio companies. This role operates as a senior, client-facing leader, acting as a trusted advisor to executive stakeholders while ensuring seamless onboarding, operational execution, and long term account growth across a complex enterprise portfolio. The ideal candidate brings experience supporting private equity-backed organizations, managing large enterprise portfolios, and driving cross-functional execution in regulated or highly complex environments. Executive Partnership & Strategic Account Management Own and manage the enterprise relationship with Blackstone and its portfolio companies Serve as the primary executive point of contact for senior stakeholders across the partnership Develop and execute strategic account plans aligned to Blackstone’s investment strategy and portfolio growth objectives Build trusted, long-term relationships by aligning solutions to business, financial, and operational goals Portfolio Company Onboarding & Lifecycle Ownership Lead onboarding for newly acquired portfolio companies, ensuring consistent, high touch enterprise experience Assess enterprise needs and recommend tailored solutions aligned to each company’s operational requirements Manage the full account lifecycle including onboarding, adoption, expansion, and renewal Contract Negotiation & Financial Stewardship Negotiate complex enterprise agreements, including direct and GPO-aligned contracts Partner with legal, finance, and compliance teams to ensure contract accuracy, profitability, and performance Maintain financial accountability across assigned accounts, including forecasting and portfolio health Cross-Functional Leadership & Program Execution Orchestrate cross-functional teams across sales, operations, provisioning, billing, and leadership Own escalation management and issue resolution, ensuring accountability and timely outcomes Translate executive-level customer needs into clear internal execution plans Revenue Growth & Portfolio Expansion Identify and drive expansion opportunities across portfolio companies Support renewal strategy, pricing alignment, and long-term growth initiatives Balance revenue performance with customer satisfaction and retention Reporting, Analytics & Executive Communication Manage portfolio performance metrics, lifecycle reporting, and account insights Prepare executive-level updates, QBRs, and strategic reviews for internal leadership and Blackstone stakeholders Maintain accurate CRM documentation, forecasting, and reporting Required Qualifications 7–10+ years of experience in executive account management, strategic accounts, enterprise sales, or customer success Proven experience managing large, complex enterprise or private equity-backed portfolios Strong executive presence with the ability to influence senior stakeholders Demonstrated success leading cross-functional teams without direct authority Exceptional communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills Preferred Qualifications Experience supporting private equity firms and portfolio companies Background in telecommunications, SaaS, technology, or infrastructure services Experience working with Fortune 500 or highly regulated enterprise clients Comfort operating in a fast-paced, high-growth environment with shifting priorities #J-18808-Ljbffr