Strategy Lead & Client Partnership Architect

Jobtailor; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a seasoned consultant to lead and manage full workstreams for mid- to senior-level clients in Chicago. You will develop insights, align stakeholders, and drive value across engagements.

You will mentor Associates, own client relationships, and identify opportunities for follow-on work. Travel to client sites 3–4 days per week is expected. Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills and a track record in strategy or pricing are a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from a demanding four-year college with outstanding academic achievement.
• 7+ years of consulting or relevant business experience.
• Analytical problem solvers with strong business acumen.
• Entrepreneurial spirit and drive to improve the status quo.
• Results-oriented team players with leadership and business-building skills.
• Experience in strategy and/or pricing is a plus.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Willingness to travel to client sites up to 3–4 days per week.

Responsibilities

• Lead full workstreams and drive client engagement with mid- to senior-level clients.
• Develop and execute workstreams; meet deadlines with minimal errors.
• Mentor Associates and provide direction to the team.
• Manage client relationships and communicate value to stakeholders.
• Identify opportunities to create value and lead firm communications and development.
• Drive follow-on work and take ownership of client development efforts.

Skills

Analytical

Insight Development

Workstream Execution

Client Relationships

Business Building

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

• Responsible for being a team thought leader and driving full workstreams while working directly with mid to senior-level clients to develop insight and build alignment.
• Develop and execute full workstreams and serve as lead on insight development for those workstreams. Consistently establish and then meet deadlines with minimal errors.
• Mentor Associates and Senior Associates while answering questions and providing direction. Act as a good teammate, while proactively finding ways to create leverage for senior team.
• Regularly engage with the client and own mid- and senior-level client relationships
• Actively identify opportunities to create value with clients and communicate in an organized and knowledgeable manner.
• Identify high-value client opportunities, drive appropriate follow-on work, and take lead on firm communication and client development efforts.

Requirements

• Relevant Bachelor's Degree (BS or BA) from demanding four-year college or university with demonstrated outstanding academic achievement
• 7+ years of consulting or relevant business experience
• Problem solvers with analytical capabilities who have an insatiable thirst to solve complex problems
• An entrepreneurial spirit that drives you to always improve upon the status quo
• Results-oriented team players with strong leadership and business building skills
• Demonstrated experience in strategy and/or pricing a plus
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint required
• Willingness to travel to the client site up to 3-4 days / week (varies by client and / or engagement)

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Hard Skills

• Analytical Problem Solving
• Insight Development
• Workstream Execution
• Client Relationship Management
• Business Building Skills

Soft Skills

• Team Leadership
• Mentoring
• Effective Communication
• Entrepreneurial Spirit
• Results-Oriented