Strategic Partnerships & Client Relations Coordinator

Socket.dev; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan with employer0

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Wellness programs

Commuter benefits

Paid time off

Immigration support for foreign nats

Job summary

Charles River Associates in Boston is seeking a Client Relations Coordinator to support and grow strategic alliance partnerships. You will work with the Alliance Partnership Lead to cultivate technology partners, coordinate joint initiatives, and help transform relationships into new business opportunities.

This role suits someone who enjoys building relationships, manages multiple initiatives in a fast-paced consulting environment, and communicates effectively with internal teams and external

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, Technology, or a related discipline.
• 2–5 years in business development, account management, marketing, consulting, or relationship management.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational and project management abilities.
• Ability to build professional relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience with Salesforce or another CRM platform is preferred.
• Interest or experience in cybersecurity, digital forensics, SaaS, or professional services is a plus.
• Highly organized with exceptional follow-through.
• Comfortable communicating with senior leaders and external partners.
• Naturally curious and proactive in identifying opportunities.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative mindset.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently while supporting a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the day-to-day management of strategic alliance partner relationships.
• Schedule and coordinate recurring meetings with internal stakeholders.
• Maintain regular communication with alliance partners to strengthen relationships.
• Coordinate joint marketing campaigns, webinars, conferences, and other marketing activities.
• Track partner-generated opportunities and ensure timely follow-up.
• Assist with developing business development plans for strategic markets.
• Maintain CRM records, pipeline reports, and partnership metrics.
• Prepare presentations, dashboards, meeting materials updates.
• Research prospective alliance partners, market trends, and emerging technologies.
• Coordinate onboarding activities for new alliance partners.
• Collaborate with business development team to maximize success with clients, partnerships and potential markets.
• Represent the practice during partner meetings and industry events when appropriate.

Skills

Communication skills

Relationship management

Project management

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

CRM experience

Cybersecurity interest

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, Technology, or related field

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

Charles River Associates in Boston is seeking a Client Relations Coordinator to support and grow strategic alliance partnerships. You will work with the Alliance Partnership Lead to cultivate technology partners, coordinate joint initiatives, and help transform relationships into new business opportunities.

This role suits someone who enjoys building relationships, manages multiple initiatives in a fast-paced consulting environment, and communicates effectively with internal teams and external