Client Partner

Aquent is a global leader in creative staffing, renowned for connecting top-tier talent with the world's biggest brands. For over 40 years, we've pioneered innovative solutions, combining deep industry expertise with cutting-edge recruiting technology and a genuine commitment to the people we place. As a trusted partner, our mission is to empower businesses by providing the elite talent they need to excel, fostering an environment where the right people find the right work, and everyone wins.

Are you ready to make a transformative impact by championing our most significant accounts? Step into a pivotal role where you will forge deep, strategic partnerships with senior decision-makers across various functions, including marketing, HR, procurement, and business leadership. You won't just manage accounts; you'll be a consultative strategist, a compelling storyteller, and a growth driver who orchestrates Aquent's staffing, workforce, and technology solutions to solve complex organizational challenges. Your expertise will directly influence client success, expand service adoption, and drive long-term business growth, blending strategic relationship management with financial acumen and a tech-forward mindset to maximize value for our partners and truly shape their future.

What You'll Do:

• Deepen Partnerships: Build trusted relationships with senior leaders across matrixed enterprise accounts, seamlessly navigating complex procurement environments to foster lasting collaboration.
• Drive Consultative Growth: Uncover client priorities, strategically position Aquent's differentiated solutions, and actively pursue expansion opportunities through disciplined account execution.
• Deliver Compelling Stories: Lead high-impact client presentations, business reviews, and strategic discussions with confidence and clarity, articulating value and vision that resonates at all levels.
• Collaborate Cross-Functionally: Partner effectively with internal teams including Recruiting, Operations, Marketing, Product, and Legal to design and deliver seamless, tailored client solutions that exceed expectations.
• Optimize Performance: Manage your portfolio like a dynamic business, meticulously balancing growth, profitability, and overall client health to ensure sustained success and mutual benefit.
• Lead with Data & Tech: Leverage market data, financial metrics, and AI/automation tools to drive smarter decisions and significantly improve client outcomes, setting new standards for efficiency and impact.
• Solve Problems at Pace: Act swiftly and decisively to resolve challenges, remove operational bottlenecks, and maintain stellar client retention rates, ensuring smooth operations and client satisfaction.

What You'll Bring:

Required Qualifications

• Enterprise Growth: 5-10 years of consultative B2B sales experience, demonstrating consistent achievement in a fast-paced environment.
• Matrix Navigating: A proven track record of growing large enterprise accounts, adeptly navigating procurement-led sales cycles, and influencing C-suite stakeholders with confidence.
• Tech-Forward Execution: Demonstrated experience using data, financial metrics, and modern technology/AI tools to optimize sales effectiveness and drive measurable results.

Desired Qualifications

• Consultative & Analytical: You are an equal parts relationship-builder and data-informed problem solver who can translate complex client needs into tangible business impact and strategic solutions.
• Agile & Collaborative: Highly adaptable in fast-changing environments, with a natural knack for rallying cross-functional teams toward a shared goal and fostering a spirit of collective achievement.
• Compelling Communicator: Able to command a room, simplify complex ideas, and effectively influence decision-making at all levels, from individual contributors to executive leadership.

About Aquent Talent:

Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world's biggest brands.

Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. We also offer free online training through Aquent Gymnasium. More information on our awesome benefits!

Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We're about creating an inclusive environment-one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.