Client Relationship Manager
Alexander Group · Chicago, IL · 2 wk ago
On-siteBusiness DevelopmentFull-time
Position Overview:
The Client Relationship Manager owns strategic engagement across a defined portfolio of accounts, deepening executive relationships and expanding Alexander Group’s presence within target organizations. This role requires judgment, initiative, and a consultative mindset to identify whitespace, activate new stakeholders, and generate qualified engagement that builds pipeline in support of practice growth priorities.
Responsibilities
- Developing and maintaining a deep understanding of Alexander Group’s service offerings, core value propositions and points of differentiation — and applying that knowledge to every client interaction
- Assessing target accounts to identify business developments, key buyers and relevant opportunities for Alexander Group engagement
- Building and managing a prioritized portfolio of target accounts, using business signals, responsiveness data and sector relevance to guide engagement strategy
- Engaging senior executives in meaningful, insight-led conversations that build credibility, establish relevance and advance the buyer relationship over time
- Identifying stakeholder gaps across buying centers and developing plans to broaden Alexander Group’s presence and relationships within accounts
- Pre-qualifying opportunities through direct conversations with senior executives via phone and web conference, surfacing fit and readiness before engaging practice area leaders
- Supporting practice growth initiatives by maintaining account momentum, building pipeline and coordinating closely with practice area leaders on priorities
- Providing consistent account stewardship between major seller interactions, including signal tracking, relationship maintenance and content-based engagement
- Pricing and supporting practice area leaders on pipeline and account reviews, escalating project-ready signals promptly
- Delivering concise, outcome-focused updates to internal stakeholders on account progress and pipeline development
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree
- Seven or more years of experience in business development, account management, or client engagement in business-to-business markets
- Professional services, management consulting, or advisory firm experience strongly preferred; exposure to Manufacturing, Technology or Media industries a plus
- Demonstrated ability to assess accounts strategically, identify key buyers, and develop outreach that generates qualified conversations
- Strong verbal communication skills, including experience conducting discovery or qualification conversations with senior executives via phone and web conference
- Demonstrated ability to manage executive relationships independently and navigate complex, multi-stakeholder organizations
- Strong judgment in prioritizing accounts and opportunities with limited direction
- Proficiency in Salesforce or equivalent CRM; comfort using tools like LinkedIn Sales Navigator, Google Alerts or similar platforms for account intelligence
- Familiarity with AI-powered productivity and sales tools such as Microsoft Copilot, Gong and Outreach.io preferred
- Excellent written communication skills, with the ability to tailor messaging to senior executive audiences
Salary
$110,000 – 130,000. Bonus eligible.
EEO Employer
Equal Opportunity Employer.
Desired Work Eligibility
Eligible to work in the U.S. with no current or future restrictions or sponsorship. TN visa accepted.