Client Engagement Manager
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๐ฐ $108,500 - $140,950/yr
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๐ 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 1โ10+ 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