About the Role
We are looking for an experienced, hands-on, execution-oriented Client Partner to own and manage iLink’s business (and its growth) with strategic customers. This position requires a highly motivated individual to manage relationships, develop business strategies, and enable digital transformation for our customers.
Responsibilities
- Create a strategic relationship with key client stakeholders including IT Leaders, Engineers, Enterprise Architects, and C-Level executives such as CIOs, CTOs and CDOs.
- Understand customers’ business and goals in depth, and ensure they get the best value out of their partnership with iLink.
- Present digital transformation ideas and trends to executives and decision makers, focusing on solving business problems through digital innovation.
- Act as a trusted advisor and strategic partner to clients.
- Ensure smooth and transparent stakeholder communications.
- Support and guide delivery teams to implement appropriate delivery and project management processes.
- Work closely with delivery teams and customers to ensure client expectations are met regarding delivery quality and timelines.
- Manage customer demands, set expectations, communicate transparently, deliver on commitments, and support escalations.
- Organize Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) between client leadership and iLink executives and delivery leadership.
- Help conduct technology sessions and digital transformation workshops for clients that align with their technology roadmap and business goals.
- Design and implement a strategic account plan to expand company’s business within customers.
- Drive success measured by renewals and new revenue growth by managing the business pipeline.
- Handle SoWs, work orders, and MSA related discussions.
- Manage resource and invoice projections for managed accounts.
- Make presentations to client stakeholders to inform and educate about our services and capabilities.
- Collect feedback from prospects and customers for internal leadership team discussions.
Requirements
- Minimum 8 years of work experience in Account Management.
- Some experience with Program Management or Technology Delivery Management roles post Bachelors.
- Excellent relationship, leadership, and organizational skills.
- Experience in a client-facing technical role, preferably customer success or account management, with a proven track record of high customer satisfaction and retention.
- Good understanding of technical delivery processes and best practices.
- Ability to lead status presentations and manage stakeholders.
- Excellent business acumen and interest in technology to understand application of various technologies to business problems and use cases.
- Ability to articulate technology concepts and innovative ideas while clearly outlining the value proposition and business case for digital initiatives with customers.
- Flexibility and an oriented mindset with outstanding problem-solving, written, and oral communication skills.
- Prior relevant experience in a similar fast-paced environment is preferred.
- Must be in the Bay-area to visit assigned Customer/s weekly and manage/nurture relationships.
Skills
- Account Management
- Program Management
- Technology Delivery Management
- Client-facing technical roles
- Customer Success
- Relationship Management
- Leadership
- Organizational Skills
- Technical Delivery Processes
- Stakeholder Management
- Business Acumen
- Technology Concepts Articulation
- Problem Solving
- Written Communication
- Oral Communication
- Digital Transformation
- Account Planning
- Business Pipeline Management
- SoW/Work Order/MSA Discussions
- Presentation Skills
- Feedback Collection
Location
- Bay-area
Work Type
- Onsite
- Hybrid
Experience Level
- Minimum 8 years of work experience
Education Level
- Bachelors
Benefits
- Competitive salaries
- Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
- Disability, Life & AD&D Insurance
- 401K With Generous Company Match
- Paid Vacation and Personal Leave
- Pre-Paid Commute Options
- Employee Referral Bonuses
- Performance Based Bonuses
- Flexible Work Options & Fun Culture
- Continuing Education Reimbursements
- In-House Technology Training
About the Company
- iLink
