Client Development Specialist

Jobtailor; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a Client Development Representative to build long-term client relationships and generate new business. You will spend significant time meeting with clients, leveraging personal contacts, and coordinating with Marketing and other departments to pursue opportunities.

The role requires a marketing-related bachelor’s degree (or substantial experience) and a valid driver’s license. You will represent the firm at conferences and trade shows, while upholding quality standards and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing or related field and 3 years’ related experience; in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 7 years related experience.

Responsibilities

• Acts as the client development representative for an office or department.
• Responsible for using personal contacts to develop long-term client relationships.
• Spends time outside the office in direct contact with clients and prospects.
• Schedules meetings with existing and potential clients to introduce or remind them of the firm’s capabilities.
• Develops networking contacts to generate client leads and provide new projects from past, existing and future clients.
• Assists operations managers with client development plans and programs.
• Uses professional organizations to network and develop intelligence on competition.
• Collaborates with NAMs, Sectors, Marketing to coordinate client and project pursuits.
• Assists with organization and execution of promotional activities and trade shows.

Skills

Client Relationship Development

Networking Contacts

Business Intelligence Tools

Client Development Plans

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing or related degree

Tools

Valid Driver's License

Job description

• Acts as the client development representative for an office or department.
• Responsible for using his/her personal contacts to develop long-term client relationships.
• Spends time outside the office in direct contact with clients and prospects.
• Schedules meetings with existing and potential clients for purpose of introducing or reminding clients of firm’s capabilities. Utilizes office staff to augment and assist as needed.
• Develops and uses networking contacts to generate client leads and provide new projects from past, existing and future clients. May solicit advice or assistance from other members of the firm to implement this strategy.
• Assists operations managers with the preparation and execution of client development plans and programs.
• Utilizes the contacts in appropriate professional organizations to network with potential clients and to develop intelligence regarding the firm’s competition.
• Reports to supervisor on planned and proposed sales activities within his or her goals. May be accountable for generating specified volume of business within a pre-defined time frame.
• Collaborates with others in corporate roles (NAMs, Sectors, Marketing) to coordinate client and project pursuits.
• Assists with organization and execution of promotional activities and programs which include professional displays at designated conferences or professional trade shows.
• Utilizes the available business intelligence tools to seek the opportunities that present the highest chances for success.
• Follow safety rules, guidelines and standards for all projects. Participate in pre-task planning. Report any safety issues or concerns to management.
• Be responsible for maintaining quality standards on all projects.
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing or related degree and 3 years’ related experience.
• In lieu of a degree, a minimum of 7 years related experience.
• A valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history may be required.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in client relationship development and networking to generate leads and business opportunities. Proficient in collaborating with corporate roles and executing client development plans while maintaining quality standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Client Relationship Development
• Networking Contacts
• Business Intelligence Tools
• Client Development Plans
• Marketing Degree

ATS Optimization Keywords

Certifications & Qualifications

• Valid Driver's License

Industry Keywords

• Client Development
• Sales Activities
• Promotional Activities
• Professional Trade Shows
• Quality Standards