Strategic Growth Partner for Global Clients

dentsu; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

25 days annual leave

Flexible benefits package

Gym discounts

Job summary

Merkle, a dentsu company, is seeking a Client Partner in London to own growth for a focused portfolio of strategic clients. You will nurture senior relationships, shape demand, and mobilise cross‑functional teams to deliver measurable value and sustained revenue growth.

Working with the Chief Client Officer, you will build a robust pipeline, identify whitespace opportunities, and craft compelling business cases while maintaining market leadership and a collaborative growth culture.

Qualifications

• 12+ years' experience in client or relationship-led growth leadership within consulting, technology, digital transformation, CX, marketing technology or agency environments.
• Proven track record of building trusted, long‑term client relationships that have resulted in substantial account growth and revenue expansion.
• Credibility with director, executive and VP-level stakeholders, with the judgement to navigate complex stakeholder environments.

Responsibilities

• Client Relations: Build and maintain trusted relationships with senior client stakeholders, becoming their go-to partner for innovation and value creation.
• Growth Leadership: Develop and execute growth strategies across your portfolio with CCO and SMEs; manage growth pipeline and deal progression.
• Strategic Leadership: Identify whitespace opportunities and help shape demand; bring market and customer insights into client conversations.
• Commercial Excellence: Manage portfolio with accountability for revenue, growth and margin; align with finance and operations on planning.
• Team Leadership & Collaboration: Build and develop a high-performing team and leverage cross‑functional experts to solve client challenges.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Relationship building

Strategic thinking

Collaboration and self‑awareness

Resilience and accountability

Job description

Merkle, a dentsu company, is seeking a Client Partner in London to own growth for a focused portfolio of strategic clients. You will nurture senior relationships, shape demand, and mobilise cross‑functional teams to deliver measurable value and sustained revenue growth.

Working with the Chief Client Officer, you will build a robust pipeline, identify whitespace opportunities, and craft compelling business cases while maintaining market leadership and a collaborative growth culture.