AVP, Client Services Manager

Synchrony; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Synchrony in Chicago seeks a Client Services Manager to partner with the Relationship Manager and Industry VP to drive organic sales growth within the Partnered Home Brands portfolio.

You will collaborate with Sales and Marketing to deepen relationships with Retailers, Associations, and OEM partners, lead account planning, and support delivery of promotional strategies while ensuring timely client service and cross-functional execution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or 5+ years related work experience.
• 2+ years client-facing experience in Sales, Credit, Operations or Marketing.
• Strong Excel & PowerPoint skills and reporting capabilities.
• Up to 50% travel required.

Responsibilities

• Drive revolving credit volume with VP/Relationship Manager and partner.
• Define monthly/annual sales goals and promote finance strategies.
• Execute account planning and management.
• Share best practices and drive client effectiveness.
• Present performance reviews to the client and lead strategy sessions.
• Attend trade shows and client meetings; translate feedback into insights.

Skills

Client-facing

Excel

PowerPoint

Account planning

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

5+ years related experience

Job description

Role Summary/Purpose

The principal responsibilities of the Client Services Manager will be to partner with the Relationship Manager and Industry Vice President to drive organic sales growth. This position will work closely with the other members of the Sales and Marketing team to support and deepen existing relationships with Retailers, Associations, and OEM partners in the Partnered Home Brands portfolio.

Essential Responsibilities

• Work directly with the VP, Relationship Manager and partner to drive revolving credit volume.
• Includes interactions with sales and corporate leadership to define monthly/annual sales goals and implement finance promotion strategies, interactions with regional, district, and store managers, analysis/reporting/segmentation, as well as day-to-day client support.
• Execute metric-driven disciplined account planning/management.
• Identify and share best practices with the client, as well as with client development peers to drive increased effectiveness.
• Own and/or support partner strategy sessions and present performance reviews to client.
• Periodically conduct in-person or webinar training to critical teams within client's organization.
• Manage key initiatives, project planning, execution, and ongoing partner communications.
• Work cross-functionally with Sales Support, 3rd party vendors, Operations, Marketing, Underwriting, Risk, Finance, Legal, and Compliance to ensure sales initiatives are executed in a timely manner.
• Work with Sales Support team to resolve day-to-day escalated/adhoc client & sales requests.
• Attend & support industry/client trade shows and client meetings.
• Translate “voice of the customer” feedback into actionable insights.
• System Management (pricing changes, document repository, etc.).
• Perform other duties and/or special projects as assigned.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree, preference towards Business, Marketing or Finance OR 5+ years of related work experience.
• 2+ years’ experience in client-facing experience in Sales, Credit, Operations or Marketing.
• Proven track record of accountability and solid follow‑up skills.
• Strong Excel & PowerPoint skills as well as reporting capabilities.
• Up to 50% travel required.

Desired Characteristics

• Displays high integrity and leadership.
• Effective communication, interpersonal, & organizational skills.
• Excellent cross-functional leadership.
• Demonstrated self‑motivation & initiative.
• Strong attention to detail, analytical skills & financial acumen.

Grade/Level & Salary

Grade/Level: 10

The salary range for this position is 75,000.00 - 130,000.00 USD Annual and is eligible for an annual bonus based on individual and company performance. Actual compensation offered within the posted salary range will be based upon work experience, skill level or knowledge. Salaries are adjusted according to market in CA, NY Metro and Seattle.

Our Way of Working

We’re proud to offer you flexibility. At Synchrony, our way of working allows you to have the option to work from home near one of our Hubs or come into one of our offices. You will be required to commute to your nearest Hub (either virtual or physical) for in-person engagement activities such as regular business or team meetings, training and culture events.

*Field Sales and some Commercial team roles may have varied location requirements based upon partner obligations or preferences.

Eligibility Requirements

• You must be 18 years or older.
• You must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• You must be willing to take a drug test, submit to a background investigation and submit fingerprints as part of the onboarding process.
• You must be able to satisfy the requirements of Section19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act.
• New hires (Level 4-7) must have 9 months of continuous service with the company before they are eligible to post on other roles.
• Once this new hire time in position requirement is met, the associate will have a minimum 6 months’ time in position before they can post for future non‑exempt roles.
• Employees, level 8 or greater, must have at least 18 months’ time in position before they can post.
• All internal employees must consistently meet performance expectations and have approval from your manager to post (or the approval of your manager and HR if you don’t meet the time in position or performance expectations).
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required.
• We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

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Job Family Group

Job Family Group: Sales Synchrony is a premier consumer financial services company delivering customized financing programs across key industries including retail, health, auto, travel and home, along with award-winning consumer banking products. With more than $139 billion in sales financed and 68.5 million active accounts, Synchrony brings deep industry expertise, actionable data insights, innovative solutions and differentiated digital experiences to improve the success of every business we serve and the quality of each life we touch. Our financial expertise spans key product areas, including apparel, electronics and appliances, home furnishings, automotive, power products and sports, jewelry and luxury, other retail, elective healthcare procedures and services, and more. Our investments in technology across multiple platforms—in‑store, online and mobile—allow us to engage consumers when and where they want. Our programs and tools strengthen the relationship between our business partners and their customers, driving growth and opportunity across the board.