CO (Client Organization) Leader - Financial Services

Aquent LLC•Atlanta, GA

9d•$150,000 - $180,000•Remote

About The Position

The CO Leader runs the business with an owner’s mindset, focused on achieving profitable growth through strong people leadership. This role inspires and coaches a team of Recruiters to be tech-forward, using proprietary AI-enabled technology to deliver meaningful value to clients. The leader also develops Client Partners to build deep, peer-level relationships with senior leaders at the world’s largest lifestyle brands.

Requirements

Bachelor's or Master's degree in business, marketing, or a related field.
10+ years of leading enterprise, consultative B2B sales teams with a proven track record of managing multimillion-dollar accounts and navigating complex, multi-stakeholder deal cycles.
Proven ability to navigate and map complex corporate structures, cultivate senior-level influence, and articulate distinct competitive advantages to unlock new revenue streams across diverse business units.
Solid business and financial acumen, with direct experience in forecasting, pricing models, margin optimization, and contract negotiation.
Demonstrated ability to strategically leverage AI and modern technologies to streamline workflows, drive sales efficiency, and enhance overall account capabilities.
Exceptional written, verbal, and formal presentation skills.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States and reside in a U.S. state.
We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Responsibilities

Create an environment where people feel comfortable speaking up, sharing ideas, and contributing to how the business grows and improves.
Lead with trust and provide autonomy, empowering employees to take ownership of their work and results.
Encourage new thinking and continuous improvement in how the team operates and delivers value.
Build an environment where the work is interesting, enriching, and meaningful.
Help people see the impact of what they do so they feel connected to the outcomes and motivated to accomplish great things together.
Coach and share feedback, support individuals in growing their skills, expanding their capabilities, and taking on greater responsibility.
Recognize and Reward strong performance so people know their contributions matter.
Lead and coach a team of recruiters to be tech-forward and use proprietary AI-enabled platform to achieve 10x the impact of traditional recruiting.
Challenge the team to experiment, encourage creativity and sharing ideas to iteratively make things better.
Use and share data with the team to measure progress, identify opportunities to improve recruiting, and share feedback with Product and Engineering.
Lead the team in growing existing client relationships and winning new business by clearly articulating the value of tech-enabled staffing and talent solutions.
Develop Client Partners to build trusted, peer-level relationships with senior leaders at client organizations and expand our presence across functions and departments.
Help the team deeply understand our competitive advantage so they can confidently pursue and win complex opportunities.
Lead disciplined pursuit strategies that open doors with new high-value clients while strengthening long-term partnerships with existing accounts.
Foster a mindset of curiosity and learning so the team continuously improves how we position our services and create value for clients.
Own the P&L with a clear focus on profitable growth and long-term client value.
Use data to understand the health of the business and make informed decisions that improve revenue, margins, and productivity.
Ensure the team operates with strong financial discipline, balancing growth investments with operational efficiency.