Client Advocate

Sepire•Willowbrook, IL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Client Advocate (CA) serves as the primary point of contact for assigned client programs, acting as both a client champion and an internal driver of execution. This role ensures day-to-day success and long-term satisfaction by managing projects, anticipating client needs, resolving issues, and coordinating across departments. The CA is responsible for supporting omni-channel communications delivery (print, digital, and fulfillment), managing job tracking and documentation, and works alongside internal stakeholders to ensure accurate, timely, and high-quality execution. This is a critical role that combines account management, operations coordination, and proactive problem solving.

Requirements

2–5 years in a client-facing role, preferably within print, marketing, or communications.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and CRM platforms
Strong understanding of mailing, shipping, and fulfillment processes.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; confident presenting to clients and internal teams.
Highly organized, analytical, and detail oriented.
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Nice To Haves

exposure to variable data, digital communications, or marketing platforms a plus.

Responsibilities

Develop a deep understanding of client goals, program structure, and communication needs
Maintain working knowledge of all internal technologies, tools, and processes from intake to fulfillment
Ensure program documentation, assets, and job tickets are complete and current
Articulates and confirms requests based on client’s intentions, not just executing literal requests
Serve as the client’s primary contact for program execution, providing proactive communication and status updates.
Represent Sepire with professionalism, urgency, and empathy while advocating and managing client needs internally.
Anticipate risks, resolve issues promptly, and escalate concerns as needed to maintain service standards.
Oversee the full job lifecycle—from intake and proofing to final approval and execution.
Partner with Print Production, IT, and Fulfillment teams to meet deadlines and client SLAs.
Manage project timelines, flag scheduling conflicts, and ensure efficient job tracking and resolution.
Lead efforts to create and update standardized checklists, workflows, and program manuals
Identify process inefficiencies and recommend improvements to mitigate discrepancies and enhance team performance
Ensure compliance with security, regulatory, and client-specific requirements (e.g., SOC 2, HIPAA)