CO (Client Organization) Leader [AQ-18366]

Aquent; Alpharetta (GA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Subsidized health, vision, and dental

Free online training through AquentGym

Retirement plan with match

Job summary

Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world’s biggest brands. We are a pioneer in talent solutions, leveraging AI-enabled platforms to redefine staffing and empower teams.

We are seeking a visionary leader to helm a critical business unit, inspiring recruiters and guiding client partners to build trusted relationships with senior leaders at major brands. This role focuses on profitable growth, operational efficiency, and delivering client value

Qualifications

• Experience leading and inspiring high-performing teams in recruiting, sales, or account management.
• Proven track record of managing a P&L with profitable growth and financial discipline.
• Experience in developing and executing client acquisition and relationship expansion strategies.
• Ability to coach and mentor individuals, fostering career progression.
• Strong owner’s mindset with commitment to continuous improvement and innovation.
• Proficiency in using data to drive decisions and measure performance.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills for peer-level relationships with senior leaders.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coach a team of recruiters to be tech-forward and AI-enabled.
• Inspire and coach Recruiters and Client Partners to deliver value to clients.
• Develop Client Partners to build relationships with senior leaders at client organizations.
• Use data to measure progress and identify recruiting improvements.
• Own the P&L and drive profitable growth.
• Communicate clearly and guide decisions with data-driven insights.

Skills

Recruiting leadership

P&L management

Client acquisition

Team coaching

Data-driven decision making

Executive communication

Stakeholder management

Job description

Join a pioneering talent solutions partner at the forefront of connecting top marketing, creative, and design talent with the world’s biggest brands. We are driven by innovation, leveraging advanced technology to redefine the staffing industry and empower exceptional teams.

This is an unparalleled opportunity to significantly impact our core business operations, shape the future of tech-forward recruiting, and drive profitable growth. We are seeking a visionary leader to take the helm of a critical business unit, operating with an owner’s mindset to achieve ambitious growth targets. In this pivotal role, you will inspire and coach a team of Recruiters to leverage our cutting-edge AI-enabled platform, delivering transformative value to our clients. You will also cultivate a team of Client Partners, guiding them to build trusted, peer-level relationships with senior leaders at the world’s largest lifestyle brands. Your leadership will directly influence our market presence, operational efficiency, and the overall success of our talent solutions, creating a lasting impact on how top talent meets groundbreaking opportunities.

What You’ll Do

• Foster an environment where team members feel empowered to share ideas, contribute to business growth, and continuously improve operations.
• Lead with trust, providing autonomy and encouraging ownership of work and results, while promoting new thinking and innovation.
• Cultivate a work environment that is interesting, enriching, and meaningful, helping individuals connect their efforts to impactful outcomes.
• Provide consistent coaching and feedback, supporting skill development, capability expansion, and increased responsibility for team members.
• Recognize and reward strong performance, ensuring contributions are valued and motivate continued excellence.
• Lead and coach a team of recruiters to be tech-forward, maximizing impact through our AI-enabled platform.
• Challenge the team to experiment, encouraging creativity and the sharing of ideas to iteratively enhance processes and outcomes.
• Utilize and share data to measure progress, identify opportunities for recruiting improvement, and provide valuable feedback to Product and Engineering teams.
• Lead the team in expanding existing client relationships and securing new business by effectively communicating the value of our tech-enabled staffing and talent solutions.
• Develop Client Partners to establish trusted, peer-level relationships with senior leaders at client organizations, broadening our presence across various functions and departments.
• Equip the team with a deep understanding of our competitive advantages to confidently pursue and win complex opportunities.
• Implement disciplined pursuit strategies to engage new high-value clients and strengthen long-term partnerships with existing accounts.
• Cultivate a mindset of curiosity and continuous learning within the team to refine how we position our services and create client value.
• Take ownership of the P&L, maintaining a clear focus on profitable growth and delivering long-term client value.
• Leverage data to assess business health and make informed decisions that enhance revenue, margins, and productivity.
• Ensure the team operates with strong financial discipline, balancing growth investments with operational efficiency.
• Embody a culture of transparency, reflecting reality in all situations.
• Proactively identify problems and take decisive action early.
• Communicate directly and clearly, speaking plainly and calling things as they are.
• Guide decisions with reliable, data-driven insights.

What You’ll Bring

We are looking for a leader who embodies an owner’s mindset and possesses a proven ability to drive results and inspire teams. Your expertise will include:

Must-Haves

• Demonstrated experience leading and inspiring high-performing teams in recruiting, sales, or account management.
• Proven track record of managing a P&L with a focus on profitable growth and financial discipline.
• Experience in developing and executing strategies for client acquisition and relationship expansion.
• Ability to coach and mentor individuals, fostering skill development and career progression.
• A strong owner’s mindset with a commitment to continuous improvement and innovation.
• Proficiency in leveraging data to drive decision-making and measure performance.
• Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills, capable of building peer-level relationships with senior leaders.

Nice-to-Haves

• Familiarity with tech-forward or AI-enabled solutions in the talent acquisition space.

About Us

Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world’s biggest brands. 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.

• subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match
• free online training through Aquent Gymnasium

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.