Client Engagement Manager

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๐Ÿ’ฐ $108,500 - $140,950/yr ๐ŸŒŽ Remote ๐Ÿ“ Remote, Illinois

Job Description:

  • Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned clients
  • Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with key stakeholders
  • Act as a trusted advisor aligned to clientsโ€™ business goals
  • Ensure services are delivered in alignment with contractual obligations and SLAs
  • Monitor performance metrics and address gaps proactively
  • Coordinate with internal teams to ensure consistent, high-quality delivery
  • Identify upsell and cross-sell opportunities aligned to client needs
  • Support account growth initiatives and contribute to revenue targets
  • Drive client satisfaction and retention through proactive engagement
  • Lead and manage a team of 1โ€“10+ on-site Infrastructure Technicians and/or Engineers
  • Own the full employee lifecycle, including hiring, performance management, coaching, disciplinary action, and terminations when necessary
  • Provide mentoring, training, and professional development
  • Oversee scheduling and resource planning across client environments
  • Drive accountability, continuous improvement, and employee engagement
  • Partner with sales, technical, and operations teams on client strategy
  • Ensure communication and execution across stakeholders
  • Act as the escalation point for client concerns
  • Drive timely issue resolution through internal-team coordination
  • Maintain client confidence during challenging situations

Requirements:

  • 10+ years of similar type experience
  • Ability to build trust, influence stakeholders, and maintain executive-level relationships
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Experience with executive presentations and business reviews (MBRs/QBRs)
  • Skilled in identifying client needs and aligning solutions to drive adoption, expansion, and renewal using the LAER model
  • Ability to manage multiple accounts, priorities, and deliverables in a fast-paced environment
  • Ability to quickly assess issues, identify root causes, and implement effective solutions
  • Ability to handle escalations, manage expectations, and drive mutually beneficial outcomes
  • Ability to maintain composure and direction during escalations or high-pressure situations

Benefits:

  • Competitive compensation
  • 401k plans
  • Medical insurance
  • Free therapy visits
  • Mental health coaching and tools
  • Meditation resources
  • Generous paid time off package
  • Vacation time
  • Care time
  • Wellness Time Off days
  • Volunteer Time Off days