Client Partner

Akqa • San Francisco, CA

296d • $100,000 - $230,000

About The Position

At AKQA, we believe in the imaginative application of art and science to create beautiful ideas, products and services. With an entrepreneurial and collaborative approach, we design adaptive digital services and applications that capture the imagination, delivering impressive returns for our clients. A champion for excellence and enduring client relationships, the Client Partner at AKQA is a highly organized and credible leader. The Client Partner will nurture and build senior client relationships founded on shared values and aspirations. Motivated by work that makes a meaningful and sustained impact, the Client Partner has a passion for our client's business, industry best practice and state-of-the-art techniques.

Requirements

• 12-15+ years Agency experience.
• A focus on senior-level relationship building and revenue generation for a large client.
• Acute financial acumen with a high-level of competency in spreadsheets.
• Experience with a big brand with a sizable budget ($10M+).
• A deep understanding of the client's customers, competitors, marketplace and business challenges.
• Excellent organization and ability to successfully manage a variety of activities.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to motivate and inspire.
• An entrepreneurial, analytical and positive mindset.
• A personable, professional approach.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with off-shore teams.
• Global account experience and working with large accounts to find efficiencies.
• Recognized by other departments as effectively balancing client and AKQA demands.

Responsibilities

• Nurture and build senior client relationships founded on shared values and aspirations.
• Organize, manage and deliver a diverse program of activities concurrently.
• Ensure a collaborative ‘One Team' approach comprising both client and agency representatives.
• Lead and inspire the agency team to create remarkable work.
• Manage fees and revenue and increase AKQA share of client business.
• Develop high-impact client presentations and present to senior clients.
• Participate in RFP or pitch activity.
• Manage client and internal expectations.
• Develop accurate forecasts and identify resource gaps against plans.
• Proactively search out best practices to strengthen team delivery.

Benefits

• $100,000 — $230,000 USD base salary range.
• Hybrid work approach including required in-office days.
• Accommodations or flexibility discussed during the interview process.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services