Client Partner

Aquent; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, vision, dental plans

Paid sick leave

401(k) retirement plan with match

Free online training

Job summary

Aquent is seeking a Client Leadership & Growth Executive to champion our most significant accounts, forging strategic partnerships with senior decision-makers across marketing, HR, procurement and business leadership. You will act as a consultative strategist and growth driver, orchestrating staffing, workforce, and technology solutions to solve complex organizational challenges.

In this role you will lead cross-functional efforts with Recruiting, Operations, Marketing, Product, and Legal to

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of consultative B2B sales in enterprise accounts.
• Proven track record growing large accounts and influencing C-suite.
• Experience using data, metrics, and AI tools to boost sales results.

Responsibilities

• Deepen partnerships with senior leaders across enterprise accounts.
• Drive consultative growth and pursue expansion opportunities.
• Deliver compelling stories through high-impact client discussions.
• Collaborate with Recruiting, Operations, Marketing, Product and Legal.
• Balance growth, profitability, and client health for sustained success.
• Lead with data and AI tools to improve client outcomes.
• Solve problems quickly to maintain high client retention.

Skills

Enterprise growth

Matrix navigation

Tech-forward execution

Consultative & analytical

Agile & collaborative

Compelling communicator

Job description

Aquent is a global leader in creative staffing, renowned for connecting top-tier talent with the world’s biggest brands. For over 40 years, we’ve pioneered innovative solutions, combining deep industry expertise with cutting-edge recruiting technology and a genuine commitment to the people we place. Our mission is to empower businesses by providing the elite talent they need to excel, fostering an environment where the right people find the right work, and everyone wins.

Make a Transformative Impact as a Client Leadership & Growth Executive

Step into a pivotal role where you will champion our most significant accounts, forging deep, strategic partnerships with senior decision-makers across marketing, HR, procurement, and business leadership. As a Client Leadership & Growth Executive, you won’t just manage accounts; you’ll be a consultative strategist, a compelling storyteller, and a growth driver who orchestrates Aquent’s staffing, workforce, and technology solutions to solve complex organizational challenges. Your expertise will directly influence client success, expand service adoption, and drive long-term business growth, blending strategic relationship management with financial acumen and a tech-forward mindset to maximize value for our partners.

Core Responsibilities

• Deepen Partnerships: Build trusted relationships with senior leaders across matrixed enterprise accounts, seamlessly navigating complex procurement environments.
• Drive Consultative Growth: Uncover client priorities, strategically position Aquent’s differentiated solutions, and actively pursue expansion opportunities through disciplined account execution.
• Deliver Compelling Stories: Lead high-impact client presentations, business reviews, and strategic discussions with confidence and clarity, articulating value and vision.
• Collaborate Cross-Functionally: Partner effectively with internal teams including Recruiting, Operations, Marketing, Product, and Legal to design and deliver seamless, tailored client solutions.
• Optimize Performance: Manage your portfolio like a business, meticulously balancing growth, profitability, and overall client health to ensure sustained success.
• Lead with Data & Tech: Leverage market data, financial metrics, and AI/automation tools to drive smarter decisions and significantly improve client outcomes.
• Solve Problems at Pace: Act swiftly and decisively to resolve challenges, remove operational bottlenecks, and maintain stellar client retention rates.

Required Qualifications

• Enterprise Growth: 5–10 years of consultative B2B sales
• Matrix Navigating: A proven track record of growing large enterprise accounts, adeptly navigating procurement-led sales cycles, and influencing C-suite stakeholders.
• Tech-Forward Execution: Demonstrated experience using data, financial metrics, and modern technology/AI tools to optimize sales effectiveness and drive results.

Desired Qualifications

• Consultative & Analytical: You are an equal parts relationship-builder and data-informed problem solver who can translate complex client needs into tangible business impact.
• Agile & Collaborative: Highly adaptable in fast-changing environments, with a natural knack for rallying cross-functional teams toward a shared goal.
• Compelling Communicator: Able to command a room, simplify complex ideas, and effectively influence decision-making at all levels.

About Aquent Talent

Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. We also offer free online training through Aquent Gymnasium. More information on our awesome benefits!

Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer.

We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

We’re about creating an inclusive environment-one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.

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