Director, Client Development

About the role

You will play a key role in growing the Chicago market through new business development, management and expansion of existing client relationships, and overseeing Consultant engagements. In alignment with our entrepreneurial culture, you will have the opportunity to build and manage a client portfolio while collaborating with teammates to achieve key business objectives.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for the sales activity and results within a defined business portfolio, achieving established KPIs and performance metrics
• Develops and executes innovative account plans to achieve sales goals for the portfolio
• Takes ownership and drives key strategic pursuits while leveraging RGP resources, including Project & Consulting Services, Field Enablement, and Business Development, when necessary
• Serves as the client’s expert on RGP’s business model, risk management, client-specific value proposition, and business impacts
• Cultivates and maintains effective relationships with key client members to drive account penetration and sales growth
• Provides guidance and coaching to Consultants and account team members on lead generation, opportunity identification, and leveraging available RGP resources to enhance account penetration
• Promotes cross-functional collaboration to deliver RGP’s expert services and solutions to clients and improve overall offerings to the marketplace
• Executes and supports account planning and forecasting activities in alignment with enterprise and regional objectives
• Contributes to the integration of enterprise and cross-functional initiatives across the account portfolio, including account planning, forecasting, budgeting, and best practices
• Participates in RGP’s continuous improvement efforts by engaging in account-related case studies, developing collateral and thought leadership, and identifying client and market trends relevant to future RGP opportunities and solutions
• Identifies, monitors and manages delivery performance, project risk and new opportunities within assigned accounts in partnership with Talent Management and/or Delivery Management leads

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree from a four-year accredited institution preferred
• A minimum of 8+ years of extensive business development experience, selling professional services to global Fortune 500 clients
• Demonstrated remarkable track record of revenue generation and account management, showcasing proficiency in stakeholder influence and negotiation
• Direct experience selling professional services within large accounts
• Demonstrated competencies in driving results, problem solving, customer focus, and communication
• Proven success in cultivating enduring business relationships through effective networking
• Collaborative team player, highly adaptable with the ability to adeptly resolve complex problems
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, coupled with profound business acumen

Pay

• Base Pay Range: $121,600 - $152,000
• Other Compensation: Incentive Compensation

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Professional Development Program
• Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays and Paid Sick Time (in geographies where legally required)