Client Partner / Account Director

Core Responsibilities (Hunting-Led)

• Own end-to-end new logo acquisition, including prospecting, cold outreach, executive networking, deal qualification, negotiation, and closure.
• Build and execute a market-entry and hunting strategy for targeted accounts within Chicago, IL and/or Dallas, TX.
• Consistently generate net-new pipeline and close high-value consulting and services engagements.
• Drive revenue growth by penetrating whitespace within existing strategic accounts.
• Lead large, complex deal cycles involving multi-service offerings, RFPs, and enterprise stakeholders.
• Establish trusted-advisor relationships with CIOs, CTOs, IT Directors, and Procurement leaders.
• Partner with presales, delivery, and leadership teams to craft compelling value-based proposals.
• Own pricing strategy, commercial negotiations, and contract closures.

Revenue & Performance Accountability

• Achieve and exceed quarterly and annual new-business revenue targets.
• Maintain a robust, predictable pipeline with clear coverage ratios.
• Ensure disciplined CRM hygiene, forecasting accuracy, and deal governance.
• Take full ownership of revenue outcomes no dependency on inbound leads.

Required Experience & Profile

• 7 15 years of experience in IT consulting / professional services sales with a strong emphasis on new logo hunting.
• Proven track record of opening doors, building pipeline from scratch, and closing enterprise deals.
• Strong market presence and relationships in Chicago, IL and/or Dallas, TX.
• Deep understanding of IT services, consulting models, and project-based / managed engagements.
• Exceptional executive-level communication, negotiation, and storytelling skills.
• Demonstrated ability to sell to CxOs and senior decision-makers.
• Strong experience using CRM systems for pipeline management, forecasting, and reporting.
• Highly competitive, target-obsessed, resilient, and comfortable operating in a high-pressure sales environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor s degree in Business, Marketing, Technology, or related field.
• Strong exposure to Application Development, Digital Transformation, Automation, Cloud, or Data services.
• Experience selling multi-million-dollar IT services engagements is a strong plus.