The Principal Client Partner is responsible for managing and growing a portfolio of enterprise and upper mid-market clients by driving revenue, retention, and long-term customer success. This role owns the client relationship and is accountable for executing account strategy, managing opportunities, and delivering measurable business outcomes.
Operating within RapidScale's client ownership model, the Principal Client Partner serves as the primary point of accountability for the customer across their assigned portfolio. This individual builds strong relationships with senior stakeholders across business and IT, develops a deep understanding of client priorities, and aligns RapidScale's managed services and professional services portfolio to deliver value.
The Principal Client Partner is responsible for driving growth through both expansion and retention, managing opportunities from qualification through close, and coordinating cross-functional teams to ensure successful delivery and customer experience. This role partners closely with Executive Client Partners on larger, more complex accounts while independently owning and growing their portfolio.
Primary Responsibilities
- Own and manage the full customer relationship across a portfolio of enterprise and upper mid-market clients
- Build and maintain relationships with senior stakeholders and key decision makers
- Drive revenue growth, retention, and expansion across managed services and professional services
- Develop and execute account plans aligned to client business objectives and outcomes
- Identify and pursue new opportunities across cloud, security, and modernization solutions
- Manage opportunities through the full sales cycle from qualification through close
- Partner with solution engineering, delivery, and internal teams to position and deliver solutions
- Coordinate internal resources to ensure alignment and a seamless customer experience
- Monitor account health, identify risks, and support mitigation strategies
- Maintain strong pipeline discipline, forecasting accuracy, and CRM hygiene
Minimum Qualifications
- Experience & Education: Bachelor's degree and 8+ years of enterprise sales experience. The right candidate could also have a master's degree and 6 years' experience, a Ph.D. and 3 years' experience, or 12+ years of relevant experience without a degree
- Demonstrated experience closing and expanding services-led engagements, typically ranging from $500K-$5M+ TCV
- Experience managing and growing enterprise or upper mid-market accounts
- Experience selling managed services, cloud solutions, or consulting engagements
- Ability to navigate multi-stakeholder buying processes and align solutions to business needs
- Ability to build relationships with senior stakeholders and influence decision making
- Strong understanding of public, private, and hybrid cloud environments
- Strong communication, organization, and collaboration skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in a cloud MSP, systems integrator, or consulting environment
- Familiarity with AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, and VMware ecosystems
- Experience selling in complex, multi-stakeholder enterprise environments
- Experience in industries such as Healthcare, Financial Services, Professional Services, Retail and Gaming.
Travel
- Travel up to 30-50% as needed
USD 143,300.00 - 238,800.00 per year
Compensation:
Compensation includes a base salary in the range of $143,300.00 - $238,800.00. The salary rate may vary within the anticipated range based on factors such as the ultimate location of the position and the selected candidate's experience. In addition to the salary range identified herein, this role is also eligible for an annual incentive/commission target of $189,000.00.
Benefits:
The Company offers eligible employees the flexibility to take as much vacation with pay as they deem consistent with their duties, the company's needs, and its obligations; seven paid holidays throughout the calendar year; and up to 160 hours of paid wellness annually for their own wellness or that of family members. Employees are also eligible for additional paid time off in the form of bereavement leave, time off to vote, jury duty leave, volunteer time off, military leave, and parental leave.
Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship.
Application Deadline:
EOE, including disability/vets
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree (or equivalent alternatives: Master's +6 years, Ph.D. +3 years, or 12+ years relevant experience without a degree)
- 8+ years of enterprise sales experience
- Demonstrated experience closing and expanding services-led engagements ($500K-$5M+ TCV)
- Experience managing and growing enterprise or upper mid-market accounts
- Experience selling managed services, cloud solutions, or consulting engagements
- Ability to navigate multi-stakeholder buying processes and align solutions to business needs
- Ability to build relationships with senior stakeholders and influence decision making
- Strong understanding of public, private, and hybrid cloud environments
- Strong communication, organization, and collaboration skills
- Authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship
- Willingness to travel up to 30-50% as needed
- Experience in a cloud MSP, systems integrator, or consulting environment
- Familiarity with AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, and VMware ecosystems
- Experience selling in industries such as Healthcare, Financial Services, Professional Services, Retail, or Gaming
Cox Enterprises Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is positioned as robust with multiple medical plan options (PPOs and an HSA‑eligible HDHP), in‑network preventive care at 100%, and expanded mental health and virtual care access. Specialized offerings such as fertility benefits, gender‑affirming care, and wellness programs (e.g., Calm, FitnessOnDemand, Hinge Health) further bolster breadth.
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Retirement Support — The 401(k) program features an enhanced employer contribution for most newer hires—dollar‑for‑dollar matching up to 6% and an automatic 2% contribution after 90 days, with legacy formulas for earlier hire dates. Financial tools and student‑debt support via Candidly deepen long‑term savings support.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave of eight weeks, adoption assistance (up to $5,000 per adoption), and resources like backup care and childcare discounts are highlighted. Family‑building and caregiving supports (e.g., fertility coverage, Milk Stork, Care.com access) are emphasized across materials.
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What We Do
Cox Enterprises is a family-owned enterprise spanning 125+ years of innovation. Through our diverse network of businesses, our people are shaping the future with bold thinking, cutting-edge technology and an unwavering commitment to doing what’s right. Across a range of industries — including automotive, agriculture, cleantech, journalism and more — we’re building a better future for this generation and the next. Make your mark at Cox!
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Founded in 1898, Cox Enterprises is a community of kind, grounded individuals who work together to drive positive change across vital industries. At Cox, employees experience meaningful work, great benefits, work-life balance and a supportive team environment, plus ample opportunities for career growth across our family of businesses.
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