Client Engagement Manager (Remote)

WCG Clinical, Inc.; Cary (NC); Remote; USD 64,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Client Engagement Manager to enhance client relationships and drive sales growth. This role involves executing client engagement strategies, generating leads, and collaborating with business development to meet sales targets. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in sales or operations, excellent communication skills, and the ability to develop impactful presentations. Join a company committed to improving human health through innovative clinical solutions and enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that supports your personal and professional growth.

Benefits

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Employee Assistance Programs

Referral Bonuses

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Career Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in sales or operations required.
• Knowledge of clinical trial design and drug development preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drive new client relationships and expand existing ones.
• Support client engagement strategy and report on sales metrics.
• Utilize Salesforce to track activity and update information.

Skills

Customer Relationship Management

Sales Skills

Communication Skills

Negotiation Skills

Presentation Skills

Time Management

Interpersonal Skills

Education

BS/BA degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Salesforce

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Description And Requirements

General Information

Location: Cary, NC, Remote

Organization: WCG

Job Type: Full Time - Regular

ABOUT WCG: WCG’s clinical solutions are built on a foundation of best-in-class clinical services companies. We deliver transformational solutions that stimulate growth, foster compliance, and maximize efficiency for those performing clinical trials. WCG is proud to serve individuals on the frontlines of science and medicine, and the organizations striving to develop new products and therapies to improve the quality of human health. It is our role to empower them to accelerate advancement, while ensuring the risks of progress never outweigh the value of human life.

WHY WE LOVE WCG: At WCG, our employees are our most valuable asset and as with all our assets, we invest in them with an eye toward future success. We provide each eligible employee with a comprehensive set of benefits designed to protect their personal and financial health and to help them make the most of their future.

• Comprehensive Benefits package - Health, Dental, Vision, Life Disability, 401k with match, and flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance Programs and additional work/life resources
• Referral Bonuses and Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid time off including holidays, vacation, and sick time
• Opportunities for career development with on-the-job training, certification assistance and continuing education reimbursement

The expected base salary range for this position is $64,350 to $85,000 plus commission. This salary range may vary based on the candidate's qualifications, experience, skills, education, and geographic location.

JOB SUMMARY: The Client Engagement Manager supports the client engagement function for the purpose of growing and strengthening relationships within target client groups. This role is responsible for supporting the execution of the client engagement strategy, client outreach, lead generation, and for engaging with prospects and customers to generate new and expansion sales opportunities through various methods. The Client Engagement Manager works closely with the Business Development function and business operations to engage and connect customers to advance through the sales process and is expected to consistently meet monthly and quarterly goals and targets, aligning with the overall business goals and strategy.

Education Requirements

• BS/BA degree or equivalent experience required

Certifications/License/Registration Requirements

• N/A

Qualifications/Experience

• 1-2 years of experience in sales or operations, preferably with a background in customer relationship management, inside sales and/or life sciences
• Record of accomplishment in quality of account relationships
• Knowledge of clinical trial design and drug development preferred
• Proven ability to develop well-positioned and thoughtful documents and presentations
• Familiar with Microsoft Outlook and Office
• Fundamental understanding of basic financial concepts
• Demonstration of the following competencies: aptitude for working cross-functionally, results orientation, customer focus, active listening skills, verbal and written communication skills, negotiation skills, presentation skills, organization agility, time management, business acumen, interpersonal savvy, ethics and values

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required.

• In partnership with the Business Development function, drive new client relationships and expansion of existing client relationships.
• Support client engagement strategy and work cross-functionally to execute plans.
• Report on sales and performance metrics and suggest improvements.
• Participate in the development of new business pitches from RFP response to closing accounts, including CDA and MSA as needed.
• Research and discover methods to increase customer engagement.
• Ensure sales, finance and legal policies and procedures are met.
• Liaise with the Business Development function and commercial leadership to ensure message consistency in various inbound/outbound programs and campaigns as well as generate qualified prospects through excellent lead follow-up, mining, and nurturing as needed with an emphasis on working to expand contacts with key client executives.
• Utilize internal and external data resources to conduct tactical research on organizations and contacts to help drive quantity of new contacts and subsequent sales opportunities.
• Uncover needs through discovery and determine the best solutions for each account based on a customer needs analysis.
• Meet with clients to discuss their requirements and needs.
• Suggest and implement improvements in the sales cadence process. Seek out best practices and client engagement successes to incorporate into subsequent engagements to support scale.
• Utilize Salesforce to accurately and effectively track activity and update lead, account, and opportunity information, as appropriate. Develop custom reports and review data for quality and consistency.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor. These may, on occasion, be unrelated to the position described here.
• Attendance and punctuality are essential functions of the position.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: N/A

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: 10% - 20%

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to perform sedentary work which includes sitting for long periods of time and occasionally required to lift 25lbs (11.3 kg). Further guidance on physical activities, requirements, visual acuity, and working conditions is available in HCM.

Tasks, duties, and responsibilities as listed in this job description are not exhaustive. The Company, at its sole discretion and with no prior notice, may assign other tasks, duties, and job responsibilities. Equivalent experience, skills, and/or education will also be considered so qualifications of incumbents may differ from those listed in the Position Description. The Company, at its sole discretion, will determine what constitutes as equivalent to the qualifications described above. Further, nothing contained herein should be construed to create an employment contract. Occasionally, required skills/experiences for jobs are expressed in brief terms.

WCG is proud to be an equal opportunity employer – Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, disability, veteran status or any other status protected by law.

WCG is proud to be an equal opportunity employer – Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin or ancestry, religion or creed, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, age, marital status, family or parental status, disability, genetic information, citizenship, veteran status, reprisal or any other legally recognized basis or status protected by federal, state, or local law. WCG is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace by welcoming different backgrounds and perspectives. We provide employees with a safe work environment free of discrimination and harassment, allowing everyone to thrive, feel a sense of belonging, and do impactful work together!

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Business Development and Sales
• Industries
• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing and Biotechnology Research