Client Relationship Director
About The Position
Cherry Bekaert Recruiting and Staffing, a premier financial staffing and recruiting firm within the broader Cherry Bekaert platform, is seeking a seasoned, self-directed business development leader to expand our professional search and staffing practice. This individual will build new client relationships, deepen market presence, and create new business opportunities across key growth markets. This is an opportunity for an experienced staffing professional who knows how to open doors, develop trusted client relationships, and convert market insight into revenue. The ideal candidate will bring a proven sales playbook, strong relationship instincts, and the ability to collaborate effectively with Cherry Bekaert partners and client-facing teams to uncover cross-selling opportunities across tax, advisory, digital transformation, and related services.
Requirements
- Experienced Staffing Professional: Brings 8–12+ years of business development or full-desk recruiting experience; finance and accounting staffing experience is preferred, and a portable network is a plus.
- Entrepreneurial Operator: Has a proven playbook, thrives with independence, and does not require rigid KPIs or micromanagement to perform.
- Relationship Builder: Takes a long-term view of client development and is a strong listener, connector, and trusted presence across client and internal teams.
- Creative Seller: Comfortable selling consultative solutions, combining permanent placement and project-based offerings, and adapting to evolving client priorities.
- Strategic Collaborator: Builds trust and influence with Cherry Bekaert partners by bringing insight, credibility, and value—not simply asking for leads
- Candidates must demonstrate eligibility to work in the United States. Cherry Bekaert will not provide work sponsorship for this position.
Nice To Haves
- finance and accounting staffing experience is preferred
- a portable network is a plus
Responsibilities
- Develop new business opportunities in project staffing and permanent placement, with a focus on manager, director, and executive-level roles.
- Build strong internal relationships with Cherry Bekaert partners and other client-facing professionals to identify referral, collaboration, and cross-selling opportunities.
- Introduce clients to complementary Cherry Bekaert capabilities, including tax, advisory, and digital transformation services, when those solutions align with client needs.
- Represent the Recruiting and Staffing practice at industry events, conferences, networking forums, and firm-sponsored gatherings to strengthen brand visibility and market presence.
- Partner closely with recruiting and delivery teams to ensure client needs are understood, prioritized, and fulfilled successfully.
- Manage client agreement discussions and support negotiation efforts in partnership with operations and leadership teams.
- Maintain accurate pipeline visibility, revenue forecasts, and relationship development plans while operating with a long-term, relationship-driven mindset.
Benefits
- Competitive draw structure.
- Commission equal to 50% of gross profit on all placements.
- No caps and no accelerators—earnings are directly tied to performance.
- Full benefits, plus access to high-value events and networking platforms.
- annual bonus
- medical, dental, and vision care
- disability and life insurance
- generous Paid Time Off
- retirement plans
- Paid Care Leave
- other programs that are dedicated to enhancing your personal and work life and providing you and your family with a measure of financial protection.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
