Client Engagement Manager

Connection; Illinois; On-site; USD 109,000 - 141,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free therapy visits

Mental health coaching

Meditation resources

Wellness and Volunteer Time Off

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Connection is seeking a Client Engagement Manager in Illinois to own client relationships, ensure successful delivery of products and services, and drive satisfaction, retention, and growth. You will onboard new clients, expand accounts, renew contracts, and collaborate with sales, operations, and technical teams to tailor solutions that meet business goals.

Managing 1-10+ on-site technicians is included. This role requires 10+ years of relevant experience and strong skills in relationship

Qualifications

• 10+ years of similar type experience.
• CRM: Ability to build trust with executive stakeholders.
• Strategic communication and executive presentation skills.
• Consultative selling to drive adoption, expansion, and renewal (LAER model).
• Strong project and program management in fast-paced environments.
• Strong problem solving and critical thinking.
• Negotiation and conflict resolution in escalations.
• Lead through challenges with composure and direction.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned clients.
• Build and maintain long-term relationships with key stakeholders.
• Ensure services are delivered in alignment with contractual obligations and SLAs.
• Identify upsell and cross-sell opportunities aligned to client needs.
• Lead a team of 1-10+ on-site Infrastructure Technicians and/or Engineers.
• Collaborate with sales, technical, and operations teams to align on client strategy.
• Manage issues and escalations to drive timely resolutions.

Skills

10+ years experience

Client Relationship Management

Strategic Communication

Consultative Selling

Project & Program Management

Problem Solving & Critical Thinking

Negotiation & Conflict Resolution

Lead Through Challenges

Job description

What We Do

We calm the confusion of IT by guiding the connection between people and technology. If a customer is looking for a better way to manage their warehouse inventory, equip their workforce, or secure their data, we make it happen. All it takes is finding the right combination of tech hardware, software, cloud solutions, and support services. That's what we do. We're the IT Department's IT Department.

What We Do

We calm the confusion of IT by guiding the connection between people and technology. If a customer is looking for a better way to manage their warehouse inventory, equip their workforce, or secure their data, we make it happen. All it takes is finding the right combination of tech hardware, software, cloud solutions, and support services. That's what we do. We're the IT Department's IT Department.

Who We Are

Our team is made stronger by a multitude of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. It's what makes Connection unique-what drives us to innovate and create technology solutions that stand apart from the crowd. We'd love for you to be a part of that fabric, to share your ideas and experiences with a team that thrives on fresh thinking, creativity, and helping others.

Why You Should Join Us

You'll find supportive teammates and a rewarding career at Connection-plus great benefits. We take pride in supporting employees with a total rewards package that provides financial, emotional, and physical resources for you and your family.

• Our compensation, 401k plans, medical insurance, and other benefits are progressive and competitive.
• We value the importance of our employees' emotional wellbeing.
• To support employees, we provide free therapy visits, mental health coaching and tools, and meditation resources.
• You'll also enjoy a generous paid time off package that includes not only vacation and care time, but also Wellness and Volunteer Time Off days.

We are currently looking for a Client Engagement Manager who will be responsible for building and maintaining strong client relationships while ensuring the successful delivery and adoption of products and services. This role serves as the primary point of contact for clients, aligning business objectives with service execution to drive customer satisfaction, retention, and growth.

Leveraging the LAER model (Land, Adopt, Expand, Renew), the Client Engagement Manager focuses on the full client lifecycle-ensuring successful onboarding, driving solution adoption, identifying opportunities for expansion, and securing long-term renewals. By proactively managing account health and engagement, the Manager helps maximize value realization for both the client and the organization. The Client Engagement Manager integrates into the client's environment, developing an understanding of their business, operational processes, and technical landscape. This knowledge enables them to provide strategic guidance, anticipate needs, and deliver tailored solutions that drive measurable success. The Manager collaborates cross-functionally with sales, operations, and technical teams to ensure seamless service delivery, manage expectations, and resolve challenges.

Responsibilities

Client Relationship Management

• Serves as the primary point of contact for assigned clients
• Builds and maintains strong, long-term relationships with key stakeholders
• Acts as a trusted advisor aligned to the client's business goals

Service Delivery Oversight

• Ensures services are delivered in alignment with contractual obligations and SLAs
• Monitors performance metrics and address gaps proactively
• Coordinates with internal teams to ensure consistent, high-quality delivery

Growth & Retention Strategy

• Identifies upsell and cross-sell opportunities aligned to client needs
• Supports account growth initiatives and contribute to revenue targets
• Drives client satisfaction and retention through proactive engagement

Managerial

• Leads and manages a team of 1-10+ on-site Infrastructure Technicians and/or Engineers, ensuring high performance and service delivery standards per each SOW/Client engagement.
• Owns the full employee lifecycle, including hiring, performance management, coaching, and, when necessary, disciplinary action and terminations.
• Provides ongoing mentoring, training, and professional development to build technical capability and leadership bench strength.
• Oversees scheduling and resource planning to ensure optimal coverage and efficiency across client environments.
• Drives a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and employee engagement within the team.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partners with sales, technical, and operations teams to align on client strategy
• Ensures seamless communication and execution across all stakeholders

Issue & Escalation Management

• Acts as the point of escalation for client concerns
• Drives timely resolution of issues through coordination with internal teams
• Maintains client confidence during challenging situations

Qualifications

• 10+ years of similar type experience
• Client Relationship Management: Ability to build trust, influence stakeholders, and maintain executive-level relationships
• Strategic Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills, including executive presentations and business reviews (MBRs/QBRs)
• Consultative Selling: Skilled in identifying client needs and aligning solutions to drive adoption, expansion, and renewal (LAER model)
• Project & Program Management: Ability to manage multiple accounts, priorities, and deliverables in a fast-paced environment
• Problem Solving & Critical Thinking: Quickly assess issues, identify root causes, and implement effective solutions
• Negotiation & Conflict Resolution: Handle escalations, manage expectations, and drive mutually beneficial outcomes
• Lead Through Challenges: Maintain composure and direction during escalations or high-pressure situations

Salary

• USD $108,500.00/Yr.
• USD $140,950.00/Yr.