Client Partnerships Manager

Description:

The Manager, Client Partnerships is a pivotal leadership role responsible for driving business development, overseeing client engagement, and ensuring exceptional service delivery. This role requires a dynamic professional with strong business acumen and consultative abilities, along with the confidence to partner with and advise senior executives.

Key Responsibilities
 

• Develop and execute strategic business development plans to grow new client relationships across target geographic areas and industries.
• Lead discovery meetings and pitch presentations, articulating the firm’s value proposition and custom solutions to executive audiences.
• Own the client onboarding process, including proposal development, contract negotiation, and scope alignment.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, ensuring clear communication, timely updates, and delivery of high-quality service throughout the engagement lifecycle.
• Collaborate with internal delivery teams to ensure seamless execution of recruitment and advisory mandates.
• Represent the firm at industry events, panels, and networking forums to build brand visibility and thought leadership.
   

About The Candidate
 

• Polished and commercially savvy professional with 5+ years of experience in executive search, recruitment, HR consulting, or professional services.
• Self-motivated and entrepreneurial (these are 'must-have' skillsets for success in this role).
• Proven track record in business development or revenue-generating roles.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills; comfortable presenting to senior executives.
• Strong understanding of business and organizational dynamics, and a genuine passion for client success
• Strong project and client management skills, with high attention to detail and follow-through.