Client Relationship Director

Cherry Bekaert • Atlanta, GA

10d • $90,000 - $262,000

About The Position

Cherry Bekaert Recruiting and Staffing is seeking a seasoned, self-directed business development leader to expand its professional search and staffing practice. The role focuses on building new client relationships, deepening market presence, and creating business opportunities across key growth markets. The successful candidate will develop business in project staffing and permanent placement, particularly for manager, director, and executive-level roles, and collaborate with Cherry Bekaert partners and client-facing teams to identify referrals and cross-selling opportunities across tax, advisory, digital transformation, and related services.

The position represents the Recruiting and Staffing practice at industry and firm events, partners with recruiting and delivery teams to fulfill client needs, supports client agreement discussions and negotiations, and maintains pipeline visibility, revenue forecasts, and relationship development plans. Success includes acquiring new clients, developing internal referral relationships, generating job requisitions and revenue, and building a strong reputation with clients, colleagues, and partners.

The role offers a competitive draw and commissions equal to 50% of gross profit on placements, with no caps or accelerators. The example compensation structure describes a $100,000 recoverable draw with a ramp period. The posted pay range is $90,000 to $262,000, which may include salary, draws, and/or commissions. The firm describes a comprehensive benefits program and a collaborative environment focused on professional growth, flexibility, inclusion, and wellbeing.

Requirements

• 8–12+ years of business development or full-desk recruiting experience.
• Demonstrated ability to develop client relationships and generate new business.
• Ability to work independently without rigid KPIs or micromanagement.
• Strong listening, relationship-building, and client and internal stakeholder collaboration skills.
• Comfort selling consultative solutions that combine permanent placement and project-based offerings.
• Ability to demonstrate eligibility to work in the United States; work sponsorship is not provided.

Nice To Haves

• Finance and accounting staffing experience.
• A portable professional network.

Responsibilities

• Develop new business opportunities in project staffing and permanent placement, focusing on manager, director, and executive-level roles.
• Build relationships with Cherry Bekaert partners and other client-facing professionals to identify referrals, collaboration, and cross-selling opportunities.
• Introduce clients to complementary Cherry Bekaert capabilities, including tax, advisory, and digital transformation services, when aligned with client needs.
• Represent the Recruiting and Staffing practice at industry events, conferences, networking forums, and firm-sponsored gatherings.
• Partner with recruiting and delivery teams to understand, prioritize, and fulfill client needs.
• Manage client agreement discussions and support negotiations with operations and leadership teams.
• Maintain accurate pipeline visibility, revenue forecasts, and relationship development plans.
• Acquire new clients and develop referral relationships within Cherry Bekaert.
• Generate job requisitions and revenue across permanent placement and temporary staffing engagements.

Benefits

• Annual bonus.
• Medical, dental, and vision care.
• Disability and life insurance.
• Generous Paid Time Off.
• Retirement plans.
• Paid Care Leave.
• Other programs supporting personal and work life and providing financial protection.
• Access to high-value events and networking platforms.
• Professional development and career growth opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed