Client Relationship Executive Chicago & Midwest Region

CrossCountry Consulting

Job Location:

Chicago, IL - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 450000 - 500000

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

CrossCountry Consulting is one of the fastest-growing professional services firms in the country and Chicago is an important Tier 1 growth market. We are looking for a seasoned exceptionally well-networked Client Relationship Executive to join our Chicago team and help shape and build the firms presence across the Chicago and Midwest Region. Working closely with our Practice Leaders across Accounting Advisory Risk Advisory Technology-Enabled Transformation and Transactions you will drive new client relationships with the Office of the CFO Private Equity sponsors and C-suite and board-level leaders at mid-market and enterprise companies. CrossCountry has made a significant investment in AI capability and an AI lab our Chicago team sells AI-enabled services across all practice areas creating a genuinely differentiated conversation with clients. This is a unique opportunity to become part of a growing collaborative and entrepreneurial firm at exactly the right moment.

What Youll Do:

Build and convert a pipeline of new client relationships across Chicago and the Midwest developing trusted relationships within the Office of the CFO with Private Equity sponsors and at the C-suite and board level and working collaboratively with CrossCountrys practice leaders and delivery teams to convert opportunities into engagements.
Leverage your network across the CFO Controller finance leadership board and Private Equity communities to position CrossCountry as the go-to advisory partner in the Chicago and Midwest market.
Develop nurture and maintain strong relationships with key decision-makers at target companies including C-Suite controllers finance leadership board members Private Equity sponsors and centers of influence.
Proactively engage your network including audit partners service providers professional associations and industry forums to drive business development and generate pipeline.
Plan and execute unique high-impact business development networking events that build CrossCountrys brand and presence in the Chicago market.
Develop and implement a comprehensive client relationship strategy coordinating internal and external resources to optimize CrossCountrys position across the Chicago and Midwest market.
Collaborate with leaders across all service lines to craft and execute targeted go-to-market strategies aligned with the firms relationship-centric and AI-enabled approach.
Be part of building and scaling a world-class national sales organization and client relationship capability.
Track and report on pipeline performance providing regular updates to firm leadership on activity opportunities and revenue forecast.

What Youll Bring:

10 years of demonstrated success in business development and client relationship management with a proven track record of selling within professional services consulting staffing or software to the Office of the CFO.
Exceptional well-established professional network across the Chicago and Midwest region with trusted senior-level relationships spanning the Office of the CFO C-suite board members and Private Equity sponsors at mid-market and enterprise companies.
Demonstrated track record of identifying developing and closing significant new client relationships working collaboratively with delivery leaders and practice experts to win.
Knowledge of the business development and client relationship cycle including sales planning lead generation pipeline management account planning and go-to-market strategy.
Comfortable operating in a fast-moving technology-enabled environment curious about how AI and emerging solutions are reshaping the advisory landscape and the Office of the CFO.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively across teams and with all levels of the firm.
Excellent presentation verbal and written communication skills.
Creative self-confident and flexible.
An entrepreneurial spirit and excitement around building something meaningful in a high-growth market.
Great sense of humor required!

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For applicants located in Illinois CrossCountry Consulting is required to include an estimate of the compensation range for this role. The base salary range for this position is $200000 $250000 annually which takes into account a wide range of factors including skills experience education business needs and internal equity.
This role is also eligible for variable incentive compensation (commission) based on revenue generated by the individual. Total ontarget earnings are expected to range from approximately $450000 $500000 annually though actual earnings may vary based on individual performance.
This role is also eligible for a comprehensive benefits package.
In addition this role may be eligible to participate in the firms longterm incentive program which may include incentive units subject to applicable plan terms approvals and eligibility requirements

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process such as reviewing applications analyzing resumes or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed please contact us.

What Youll Do:

Build and convert a pipeline of new client relationships across Chicago and the Midwest developing trusted relationships within the Office of the CFO with Private Equity sponsors and at the C-suite and board level and working collaboratively with CrossCountrys practice leaders and delivery teams to convert opportunities into engagements.
Leverage your network across the CFO Controller finance leadership board and Private Equity communities to position CrossCountry as the go-to advisory partner in the Chicago and Midwest market.
Develop nurture and maintain strong relationships with key decision-makers at target companies including C-Suite controllers finance leadership board members Private Equity sponsors and centers of influence.
Proactively engage your network including audit partners service providers professional associations and industry forums to drive business development and generate pipeline.
Plan and execute unique high-impact business development networking events that build CrossCountrys brand and presence in the Chicago market.
Develop and implement a comprehensive client relationship strategy coordinating internal and external resources to optimize CrossCountrys position across the Chicago and Midwest market.
Collaborate with leaders across all service lines to craft and execute targeted go-to-market strategies aligned with the firms relationship-centric and AI-enabled approach.
Be part of building and scaling a world-class national sales organization and client relationship capability.
Track and report on pipeline performance providing regular updates to firm leadership on activity opportunities and revenue forecast.

What Youll Bring:

10 years of demonstrated success in business development and client relationship management with a proven track record of selling within professional services consulting staffing or software to the Office of the CFO.
Exceptional well-established professional network across the Chicago and Midwest region with trusted senior-level relationships spanning the Office of the CFO C-suite board members and Private Equity sponsors at mid-market and enterprise companies.
Demonstrated track record of identifying developing and closing significant new client relationships working collaboratively with delivery leaders and practice experts to win.
Knowledge of the business development and client relationship cycle including sales planning lead generation pipeline management account planning and go-to-market strategy.
Comfortable operating in a fast-moving technology-enabled environment curious about how AI and emerging solutions are reshaping the advisory landscape and the Office of the CFO.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively across teams and with all levels of the firm.
Excellent presentation verbal and written communication skills.
Creative self-confident and flexible.
An entrepreneurial spirit and excitement around building something meaningful in a high-growth market.
Great sense of humor required!

#LI-OC1

#LI-Hybrid

For applicants located in Illinois CrossCountry Consulting is required to include an estimate of the compensation range for this role. The base salary range for this position is $200000 $250000 annually which takes into account a wide range of factors including skills experience education business needs and internal equity.
This role is also eligible for variable incentive compensation (commission) based on revenue generated by the individual. Total ontarget earnings are expected to range from approximately $450000 $500000 annually though actual earnings may vary based on individual performance.
This role is also eligible for a comprehensive benefits package.
In addition this role may be eligible to participate in the firms longterm incentive program which may include incentive units subject to applicable plan terms approvals and eligibility requirements

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