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Global Account Leader - Energy

Arcadis

The Role

Overview

Lead global energy client account, drive profitable growth and deliver integrated services.

Key Responsibilities

  • pipeline management
  • account planning
  • project delivery
  • metric development
  • value proposition
  • client relations

Tasks

-Developing/expanding a network of relationships across the client’s global organization, locations, and geographies to create inspired partnerships and exceptional experiences, and establish Arcadis as a trusted partner to enable Arcadis to have maximum impact. -Promoting and maintaining an accurate and updated optimistic pipeline of new opportunities. -Promoting a positive account team culture built on growth and accountability; working with and mentoring project teams to facilitate team success; and achieving high performance, growth, and personal/professional development. -Advancing long-term, sustainable, profitable growth for the Global Account. -Fostering continuity in the account leadership team by ensuring the right talent, expertise, and knowledge are in place to sustain growth and deliver consistent client value. -Recruiting, developing, and managing employees; coaching and mentoring to achieve high performance, growth, and personal development. -Collaboration with (G)BA Solutions and (G)BA Operations teams to develop differentiated service and value propositions for account and pursuit strategies. -Collaboration with Market Sector, Solutions, and Operations teams to prepare and regularly update the Account Plans to translate strategy and sector heat maps into concrete objectives, actions, and outcomes. -Development of a client account strategy aligned with the client's business objectives and market sector strategy through annual and multi-year planning. Communication of the account strategy and updates to the strategy to the account team. -Coordinating thought leadership activities through multiple channels (white papers, blogs, conferences, webinars, and events) to bring value to Arcadis and enhance our visibility within our clients’ organizations and the broader market. -Development of key account metrics and goals aligned with the client’s priorities to drive performance and demonstrate sustainable value to the client and the client’s customers. -Ensuring delivery of profitable projects with exceptional quality, adhering to agreed schedules and budgets; working closely with Operations leadership to resolve issues/challenges, implement best practices, and improve delivery processes.

Requirements

  • digital
  • safety
  • 12 years
  • global account
  • degree
  • communication

What You Bring

-Comprehensive understanding of the diverse range of services and solutions offered by Arcadis, with the capability to sell and deliver these across multiple business areas. -Proficiency in embracing digital tools and standardized approaches (e.g., Global Excellence Centers) to enhance and streamline service delivery. -Engagement in disciplined Go/No-Go assessments of opportunities, qualifies leads that are aligned with our ability to win and key business and risk objectives. -Proven ability to work internationally with clients, effectively collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, challenge the status quo, and drive diversification and growth of key accounts. -Minimum of 12 years of experience in client development, including at least 5 years in a global or regional account leadership role, demonstrating strategic leadership and vision. -Strong advocacy for health & safety practices, visibly championing these principles in the workplace. -Demonstrated commitment to promoting a culture of health and safety stewardship. -Understanding the client’s business objectives and industry trends, as well as competitor market intelligence. -Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly and persuasively. -A degree in a relevant industry discipline, with substantial experience in leading client development and sales for major Energy & Natural Resources Sector accounts. Experience as an account leader or program manager in an engineering consultancy or professional services firm is essential.

The Company

About Arcadis

-Evolved into a global design, engineering and consultancy powerhouse. -Excels in major infrastructure, water management, urban building, transport and industrial manufacturing projects worldwide. -Recent standout assignments include flood defences in New York, the Sydney Metro, and sustainable legacy planning for the Paris Olympics. -Structured around core business areas—Places, Mobility, Resilience and Intelligence—backed by digital centres of excellence. -Notable for blending data-driven tools with traditional consulting to optimise asset lifecycles and smart infrastructure.

Sector Specialisms

Infrastructure

Water

Environment

Buildings

Transport

Utilities