Director - Client Partnerships

The Director of Client Partnerships will play a pivotal leadership role in shaping and driving the client partnerships strategy within the organization. This position requires a seasoned professional who can cultivate and manage high-level client relationships, oversee the Business Development pipeline, and guide the Client Partnerships team to achieve strategic objectives. Collaborating closely with the Senior Leadership team, the Director will ensure alignment between client needs and business goals while fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement. What You Will Do: Develop and execute a comprehensive client partnerships strategy that aligns with the organization's goals, driving revenue growth and client satisfaction. Lead, mentor, and develop the Client Partnerships team, ensuring high performance and effective collaboration across all levels. Oversee the Business Development pipeline, guiding the team in identifying and pursuing new business opportunities, while developing innovative pitch documents and proposals. Conduct in-depth market research to identify industry trends, competitive landscapes, and potential opportunities, translating insights into actionable strategies. Ensure the effective use of the CRM system (DealCloud) for tracking client interactions, sales activities, and lead management, promoting best practices among the team. Prepare and present detailed reports on sales performance, lead generation, and strategic initiatives to the Senior Leadership team, using data to drive decision-making. Work closely with internal stakeholders, including Senior Leadership and Executive teams, to align efforts and support integrated business development solutions. Champion a culture of innovation and improvement within the Client Partnerships function, leveraging feedback and performance metrics to enhance processes and client experiences.

Accordion works at the intersection of sponsors and management teams throughout every stage of the investment lifecycle, providing hands-on, execution-focused support to elevate data and analytics capabilities. So, what does it mean to work at Accordion? It means joining 1,000+ analytics, data science, finance & technology experts in a high-growth, agile, and entrepreneurial environment while transforming how portfolio companies drive value. It also means making your mark on Accordion's future—by embracing a culture rooted in collaboration and a firm-wide commitment to building something great, together. Headquartered in New York City with 10 offices worldwide, Accordion invites you to join our journey.