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Senior Client Manager

Equator

Chicago, IL
Full Time
Senior
15 days ago

Job Description

About the Role

Equator is a global packaging design agency, delivering strategy to shelf without compromise. We create powerful brands that get noticed and chosen. Equator is part of SGK. The Senior Client Manager leads client relationships, manages project coordination from estimation to completion, and identifies opportunities for revenue growth within assigned accounts. This role involves establishing trusted advisor relationships with clients and colleagues, ensuring projects are delivered on time and on budget, and supporting the company's profitability efforts.

Key Responsibilities

  • Supports the Company's profitability efforts by managing efficient, accurate, and timely coordination of the assigned project activities.
  • Supports the Account Team in its effort to increase revenue through selling additional products and services across the business portfolio.
  • Participates in the development of innovative proposals to capture both account growth and new business opportunities.
  • Ensures the meeting of volume and revenue targets for each account.
  • Builds new relationships and nurtures existing relationships with internal and external clients.
  • Serves as the main day-to-day contact on current projects for clients, suppliers, external partners, and the Account team; provides timely responses to all inquiries.
  • Participates in meetings with existing clients and internal teams to identify adequate new services/offerings to meet clients' evolving needs; serves as the Subject Matter Expert on processes, capacity, timelines, etc.
  • Ensures high quality standards in all client deliverables.
  • Coordinates client-specific projects throughout the lifecycle, including estimate creation, project selection, resource assignment, monitoring progress, and invoicing.
  • Translates client requests and requirements into detailed instructions for project teams.
  • Partners with the client, the Account Team, and project teams to resolve project issues.
  • Ensures accurate and timely invoices by maintaining correct project details and supporting evidence.
  • Initiates new data item requests utilizing the Master Data Management (MDM) process.
  • Partners with Client Integration and the Account Team to ensure a smooth transition for new clients.
  • Participates in cross-functional teams to develop or adapt processes, policies, and workflows.
  • Provides solutions for business-related issues and generates plans to achieve objectives.
  • Manages and balances marketing budgets to maximize ROI and drive incremental sales.
  • Provides expertise on customer pricing and promotional planning.
  • Plans, directs, and coordinates activities of employees to ensure goals are accomplished; mentors, coaches, trains, and develops team.
  • Performs additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in Sales, Marketing or related field.
  • 8+ years previous account management experience in a Creative Design Agency, Market Research firm or similar consulting environment; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • 3+ years in a leadership role.
  • Occasional travel either locally, nationally, and/or internationally may be required.
  • High degree of proficiency in MS Office Suite, Outlook & Internet applications.
  • Strong analytical, prioritizing, interpersonal, problem-solving, presentation, budgeting, project management, and planning skills.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills, including analysis, interpretation, and reasoning.
  • Solid understanding and application of mathematical concepts.
  • Ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships with peers, colleagues, and clients.
  • Ability to work well autonomously and within a team in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment.
  • Ability to influence peers and senior management.
  • Self-motivated with critical attention to detail, deadlines, and reporting.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Sales, Marketing or related field.

Working at Equator

We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

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Job Details

Posted AtJul 11, 2025
Job CategoryAccount Management
SalaryCompetitive salary
Job TypeFull Time
ExperienceSenior

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About Equator

Website

equatorcorporation.com

Location

Chicago, IL

Industry

Full-Service Restaurants

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