What are the responsibilities and job description for the Vice President Client Development position at Smith Hanley Associates?
Title: VP Client Development
Location: Remote (U.S.)
Compensation: $165-175,000 commission
Contact: dwilberschied@smithhanley.com
About the Rol
eWe’re a growing insights firm seeking a VP, Client Development to drive new business and build strategic client relationships. This is a seller–doer role owning revenue while guiding engagements from pitch through delivery
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What You’ll
- DoGenerate new business via prospecting, network, and inbound lea
- dsOwn revenue targets (typically $1M ) and grow a client portfol
- ioLead consultative sales conversations around research design and insigh
- tsDevelop proposals (methodology, pricing, deliverable
- s)Stay involved post-sale to guide execution and ensure succe
- ssPartner with internal teams and support grow
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We’re Looking
- ForProven new business development experience in insights/market resea
- rch6-10 years of Market Research experience, leading clients and building relationsh
- ipsTrack record of $1M annual revenue (or similar quo
- ta)Strong understanding of qualitative and quantitative resea
- rchExperience writing proposals and scoping custom resea
- rchExcellent communication and client management ski
- llsCommercial, consultative mind
set
Why
- JoinHigh-growth, entrepreneurial environ
- mentOpportunity to build and scale your book of busi
- nessCollaborative, client-focused cul