Granite Telecommunications

Executive Account Manager

Granite Telecommunications$90K — $130K *
US-Anywhere
+ 3 other locationsRemote
Business Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 7-10+ years in executive account management or strategic sales
  • Experience managing large, complex enterprise or private equity-backed portfolios
  • Ability to influence senior stakeholders with strong executive presence
  • Demonstrated success in leading cross-functional teams without direct authority
  • Exceptional communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills

Responsibilities

  • Own and manage the relationship with Blackstone and its portfolio companies
  • Serve as the primary executive contact for senior stakeholders
  • Develop and execute strategic account plans aligned with Blackstone's goals
  • Lead onboarding for newly acquired portfolio companies
  • Manage the full account lifecycle including onboarding and expansion
  • Negotiate complex enterprise agreements and maintain financial accountability
  • Identify and drive expansion opportunities across portfolio companies

Benefits

  • Collaborative work environment
  • Opportunities for career growth and advancement
  • Access to a network of high-profile clients and partners
  • Unique exposure to private equity firms and their portfolios
  • Dynamic and fast-paced work culture
Full Job Description
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.

Duties and Responsibilities:

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


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About Granite Telecommunications

Granite Telecommunications is a provider of communications services to businesses and government agencies. The company was founded in 2002 and is headquartered in Quincy, Massachusetts. Granite offers a range of services, including voice, data, and internet services, as well as wireless and cloud-based solutions. The company has a national footprint and serves customers in all 50 states. Granite has been recognized for its growth and innovation, and has received numerous awards and accolades.
Learn more about Granite Telecommunications
Size
2,000 employees
Industry
Founded
2002

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