Associate Client Partner
About The Position
The Associate Client Partner is an entry-level consulting position on Spotlight's Client Team, supporting enterprise technology companies with programs involving analyst relations, influencer relations, customer engagement, and AI influence. The role also works closely with Spotlight's Research & Intelligence team to bring market and competitive insight into client program strategy. The Associate Client Partner supports Client Partners and Client Executives by managing the operational backbone of client programs while developing toward greater involvement in strategy. The position reports to a Client Partner and has direct exposure to client stakeholders from day one. No prior analyst relations experience is required; training will be provided. This is an in-office position in Kansas City, Missouri. The stated start date is January 2027, and the starting annual salary is $49,000, with room to grow.
Requirements
- Project management instincts, including the ability to manage timelines, dependencies, deliverables, and competing deadlines across multiple clients.
- Clear, polished, professionally confident written communication and the ability to adapt tone for different audiences.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to maintain structured assets and meeting cadences and proactively flag issues.
- A collaborative approach, with the ability to support senior colleagues and take ownership of assigned work.
- Curiosity, a genuine desire to get things right, and positive, people-first energy.
Responsibilities
- Manage the day-to-day rhythm of client programs by tracking deliverables and deadlines and ensuring analyst interactions, events, and follow-ups are completed.
- Serve as a reliable point of contact for clients through responsive, organized, and well-prepared communication.
- Build and maintain client knowledge bases, including shareable assets such as slide decks, case studies, and analyst mapping documents.
- Coordinate multi-stakeholder meetings, prepare agendas, record accurate notes, and follow through on action items.
- Respond to urgent opportunities promptly and use judgment to prioritize work.
- Collaborate with Client Partners, Client Executives, and the Research & Intelligence team to translate program strategy into execution.
- Review client-facing materials for accuracy, clarity, and tone.
Benefits
- The firm is a consistent recipient of the KC Business Journal's Best Places to Work award.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
