Strategic Staffing & Partnerships Director

Cherry Bekaert LLP; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 262,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive draw structure

Commission-based earnings (50% ofgross

Full benefits

Job summary

Cherry Bekaert Recruiting and Staffing is seeking a seasoned Client Relationship Director for hybrid work in Chicago, IL. The role focuses on expanding our professional search and staffing practice by opening doors, building trusted client relationships, and turning market insights into revenue across staffing and project-based engagements.

The ideal candidate will drive cross-sell opportunities with tax, advisory, and digital transformation services, while managing negotiations, pipeline

Qualifications

• 8–12+ years of business development or full-desk recruiting experience; finance and accounting staffing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop new business opportunities in project staffing and permanent placement for manager, director, and executive-level roles.
• Build strong internal relationships with Cherry Bekaert partners and other client-facing professionals to identify referral, collaboration, and cross-selling opportunities.
• Introduce clients to Cherry Bekaert capabilities including tax, advisory, and digital transformation services when aligned with client needs.
• Represent the Recruiting and Staffing practice at industry events, conferences, networking forums, and firm-sponsored gatherings to strengthen brand visibility.
• Partner with recruiting and delivery teams to ensure client needs are understood, prioritized, and fulfilled successfully.
• Manage client agreement discussions and support negotiation efforts with operations and leadership teams.
• Maintain active pipeline visibility, revenue forecasts, and relationship development plans with a long-term mindset.

Skills

Experienced staffing professional

Entrepreneurial operator

Relationship builder

Creative seller

Strategic collaborator

Job description

Cherry Bekaert Recruiting and Staffing is seeking a seasoned Client Relationship Director for hybrid work in Chicago, IL. The role focuses on expanding our professional search and staffing practice by opening doors, building trusted client relationships, and turning market insights into revenue across staffing and project-based engagements.

The ideal candidate will drive cross-sell opportunities with tax, advisory, and digital transformation services, while managing negotiations, pipeline