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Client Relationship Manager

Corporation Service Company, Springfield, IL, United States


The Strategic Account Manager (SAM) is responsible for protecting and growing CSC’s existing revenue base through proactive client engagement, risk identification, and strategic collaboration with Sales. This role focuses on outbound activity to strengthen client relationships, mitigate attrition risk, and identify expansion opportunities within assigned accounts.

The SAM acts as a trusted advisor to key clients, ensuring service excellence while aligning CSC solutions to evolving client needs.

Own and deliver against assigned

client retention targets

(e.g., ≥98.6% annual retention).

Proactively identify at‑risk accounts through service trends, engagement gaps, M&A activity, or competitive signals.

Execute structured retention strategies to prevent revenue erosion.

Partner with internal stakeholders to resolve issues impacting client satisfaction.

Maintain a disciplined

outbound cadence

(calls, QBRs, business reviews, strategic check‑ins).

Develop and execute account engagement plans for top‑tier clients.

Build multi‑threaded relationships across client organizations (legal, compliance, finance, procurement).

Position CSC as a strategic partner—not a transactional vendor.

Identify and qualify

cross‑sell and upsell opportunities

within existing accounts.

Generate and route

qualified leads to Sales , partnering through deal progression where needed.

Collaborate on account expansion strategies and RFP responses.

Account Intelligence & Strategic Planning

Monitor client activity including:

M&A signals & reporting

Organizational changes

Industry trends

Develop client communication strategies.

Leverage data and CRM tools to prioritize outreach and actions.

Cross‑Functional Collaboration

Partner with:

Sales (for expansion and deal support)

Client Experience / Service teams (for issue resolution)

Product teams (for solution alignment and feedback)

Backend support (for clean records/billing)

Act as the central point of coordination for strategic accounts.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Client Retention Rate

Outbound Activity Metrics

Required Qualifications

3–5+ years in Account Management, Client Success, or Relationship Management

Proven track record of

retaining and growing enterprise accounts

Experience in

proactive outbound engagement models

Strong product understanding and ability to identify revenue opportunities

Excellent communication and executive presence

Ability to manage complex client relationships and competing priorities

Experience working with CRM tools (e.g., Salesforce)

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in corporate services, legal, compliance, or financial services industries

Familiarity with M&A activity and its impact on client needs

Background in consultative selling or account‑based management

Experience supporting global or multi‑entity clients.

At CSC, compensation decisions are dependent on a number of factors including job location and the knowledge and experience of each individual. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $65,000-$75,000.

Benefits

Employees are eligible for Success Sharing, bonuses, or commission plans based on role and individual performance.

CSC offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package that includes annual leave, tuition reimbursement, referral bonuses, and more.

As business needs allow, CSC offers hybrid or remote work schedules in alignment with local regulations. Specific details for this position will be discussed during the interview process.

Job Info

Job Identification 15565

Job Category Client Services

Posting Date 04/07/2026, 09:08 PM

Job Schedule Full time

Locations 801 Adlai Stevenson Drive, Springfield, IL, 62703, US

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