Principal Client Partner

Charter Communications; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Charter Communications, operating as RapidScale, seeks a Principal Client Partner to manage and grow a portfolio of enterprise and upper mid-market clients. You will drive revenue, retention, and long-term customer success, owning the account strategy and coordinating across engineering, delivery, and internal teams.

You will partner with executives and senior stakeholders to align RapidScale's managed and advisory services with client priorities, pursuing expansion and retention opportunities

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in business, IT, or related field.
• 8+ years of enterprise sales experience with budget responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage a portfolio of enterprise and upper mid-market clients.
• Build relationships with senior stakeholders and decision makers.
• Drive revenue growth, retention, and expansion across managed services and professional services.
• Develop and execute account plans aligned to client objectives and outcomes.
• Identify and pursue opportunities in cloud, security, and modernization.
• Manage opportunities from qualification through close and coordinate cross-functional teams.

Skills

Enterprise sales

Stakeholder relationships

Account planning

Cloud solutions

Tools

CRM systems

Forecasting

Job description

This role requires the ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future.

At RapidScale, exceptional technology is powered by exceptional people. We deliver secure, reliable managed and advisory services across private, public, and hybrid clouds, helping organizations innovate, adapt, and grow. As an Elite Broadcom VMware VCSP Partner and top partner with AWS, Azure, and Google, our solutions focus on business outcomes with embedded cyber resiliency and AI to protect today and enable tomorrow backed by the strength of the Cox family of companies.

The Principal Client Partner is responsible for managing and growing a portfolio of enterprise and upper mid-market clients by driving revenue, retention, and long-term customer success. This role owns the client relationship and is accountable for executing account strategy, managing opportunities, and delivering measurable business outcomes. Operating within RapidScale's client ownership model, the Principal Client Partner serves as the primary point of accountability for the customer across their assigned portfolio. This individual builds strong relationships with senior stakeholders across business and IT, develops a deep understanding of client priorities, and aligns RapidScale's managed services and professional services portfolio to deliver value.

The Principal Client Partner is responsible for driving growth through both expansion and retention, managing opportunities from qualification through close, and coordinating cross-functional teams to ensure successful delivery and customer experience. This role partners closely with Executive Client Partners on larger, more complex accounts while independently owning and growing their portfolio.

Primary Responsibilities

• Own and manage the full customer relationship across a portfolio of enterprise and upper mid-market clients
• Build and maintain relationships with senior stakeholders and key decision makers
• Drive revenue growth, retention, and expansion across managed services and professional services
• Develop and execute account plans aligned to client business objectives and outcomes
• Identify and pursue new opportunities across cloud, security, and modernization solutions
• Manage opportunities through the full sales cycle from qualification through close
• Partner with solution engineering, delivery, and internal teams to position and deliver solutions
• Coordinate internal resources to ensure alignment and a seamless customer experience
• Monitor account health, identify risks, and support mitigation strategies
• Maintain strong pipeline discipline, forecasting accuracy, and CRM hygiene

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience & Education: Bachelor's degree and 8+ years of enterprise sales experience. The right candidate could also have a master's degree and 6 years' experience, a Ph.D. and 3 years' experience, or 12+ years of relevant experience without a degree
• Demonstrated experience closing and expanding services-led engagements, typically ranging from $500K-$5M+ TCV
• Experience managing and growing enterprise or upper mid-market accounts
• Experience selling managed services, cloud solutions, or consulting engagements
• Ability to navigate multi-stakeholder buying processes and align solutions to business needs
• Ability to build relationships with senior stakeholders and influence decision making
• Strong understanding of public, private, and hybrid cloud environments
• Strong communication, organization, and collaboration skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a cloud MSP, systems integrator, or consulting environment
• Familiarity with AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, and VMware ecosystems
• Experience selling in complex, multi-stakeholder enterprise environments
• Experience in industries such as Healthcare, Financial Services, Professional Services, Retail and Gaming.
• Travel up to 30-50% as needed

Here, our employees don't just have jobs, they're building careers. That's why we offer a comprehensive pay and benefits package that rewards employees for their contributions to our success, supporting all aspects of their well-being at every stage of life.

A qualified applicant's criminal history, if any, will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable laws, including local ordinances.

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Charter Communications provides superior communication and entertainment products for residential and business customers through the Spectrum brand. Our offerings include Spectrum Internet, TV, Mobile and Voice. Beyond our connectivity solutions, we also provide local news, programming and regional sports via Spectrum Networks and multiscreen advertising solutions via Spectrum Reach. When you join our team, you'll be keeping our customers connected to what matters most in 41 states across the U.S. Watch this video to learn more.

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