14424 - Global Account Manager (Virtual - EMEA Based)
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Our Global Account Manager (Virtual – EMEA Based) is a senior client leadership role responsible for driving the overall growth of a strategic account portfolio, with full ownership of the P&L, gross profit contribution, and program performance.
This senior leadership role serves as the primary point of contact for the account and leads a high-performing delivery team — owning client strategy, relationship health, service excellence, and revenue growth within a dynamic global staffing environment.
Responsibilities:
- Client Relationship Management
- Serve as the senior strategic advisor and primary point of contact for key client stakeholders and executive decision makers
- Conduct regular face-to-face engagement to ensure high satisfaction, anticipate future needs, and consult on program enhancements
- Serve as the escalation point for service delivery issues, driving proactive and timely resolution
- Growth & Pipeline Development
- Drive portfolio growth by expanding core and adjacent business lines across the client’s locations and subsidiaries
- Own the full pipeline lifecycle — from opportunity identification through proposal, negotiation, and close
- Negotiate contract renewals ahead of expiration to strengthen terms, protect margins, and secure long-term partnerships
- Team Leadership & Network Development
- Build, lead, and inspire a high-performing account delivery team focused on client outcomes
- Foster deep and wide customer and industry networks that generate active, sustained relationships across existing and new contacts
- Collaborate closely with field teams and peers to share knowledge, align on priorities, and maintain consistent client engagement
- Strategic Account Planning
- Develop a thorough understanding of each client’s business objectives, leveraging field knowledge and external sources to inform strategy
- Create and maintain strategic account plans that set the agenda for sustained growth and client value
- Establish and manage client Statements of Work (SOWs), including change requests, ensuring execution aligns with agreed scope
- Value Creation & Operational Excellence
- Identify and replicate successful program models across accounts; document learnings for broader team benefit
- Continuously surface value-added solutions that enhance the client experience and drive operational innovation
- Prepare and deliver compelling monthly, quarterly, and annual business reviews that demonstrate impact and set the agenda for future growth
Knowledge, Skills, and Experiences:
- 12+ years of progressive experience in account management, client services, or business development — ideally within a staffing, workforce solutions, or B2B services environment
- Proven track record of growing and retaining complex, multi-site enterprise accounts with full P&L accountability
- Strong financial acumen, including the ability to analyze financial statements, identify margin drivers, and implement strategies that sustainably improve profitability
- Exceptional relationship builder with demonstrated ability to influence and align stakeholders at all levels — internally and externally
- Strategic thinker who balances long-term client vision with near-term delivery priorities and operational realities
- Commands executive presence in client and leadership settings — articulating a compelling value narrative with authority, clarity, and credibility
- Collaborative people leader who brings out the best in cross-functional teams and holds a high bar for client satisfaction and service excellence
Location: Virtual / Remote (EMEA Based)
Travel: As required by client relationship and business needs
Compensation package and benefits applicable to the position – understanding that each person has unique professional and personal needs focused on your total well-being.
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