Client Partner (Life Science)

Bristlecone is a leading provider of specialized digital transformation services for the intelligent enterprise. We empower our customers with speed, visibility, automation and resiliency – to thrive on change. By combining our industry focus, supply chain expertise, consulting-driven approach and proprietary accelerators, we create unmatched business value.

Our transformative solutions in Digital Logistics, Cognitive Manufacturing, Autonomous Planning, Smart Procurement and Digitalization are positioned around key industry pillars and delivered through a comprehensive portfolio of services spanning digital strategy, design and build, and implementation across a range of technology platforms. We are the strategic partner of choice for your ongoing transformation journey.

Bristlecone is ranked among the top ten leaders in supply chain services by Gartner. We are headquartered in San Jose, California, with 14 global hubs and over 2,100 consultants. Bristlecone is part of the $20 billion Mahindra Group.

The Client Partner is the CEO of a portfolio of accounts who is passionate about forming and driving successful client relationships and can successfully interact with senior executive level clients. Through their role, Client Partners focus on all aspects of client growth, relationship development, financial integrity, and quality delivery and execution of all engagements that drive organic growth and strong relationships.

This individual manages growth and evolution of multiple client relationships and can lead complex multi-dimensional engagements that combine consulting, and large technology deployments. This person is a high-energy leader with the ability to grow client relationships through presenting new strategies and innovative ideas.

The Client Partner is experienced in leading teams of both Client Service as well as service line professionals on multidisciplinary teams in a matrixed environment. These individuals also have a strong operational acumen in operating their clients business to meet financial and client satisfaction targets.

Key Responsibilities

• Proven track record of creating happy customers. Own overall client satisfaction and the continuing growth and evolution of the clients. Accomplished by driving successful delivery of work product and cultivating strong client relationships.
• Responsible for a portfolio of accounts:
• Leadership and direction focused on delivering value, ensuring quality. Also, responsible for mentoring employees to elevate opportunities for growth.
• Executive engagement, client expectations, value reinforcement, cross-sell, required to be strategic about engagement strategies that lead to relationship building at C-level.
• Effectively manage all commercial aspects of the client relationship including contracts, pricing, profitability, internal revenue and profit forecasting.
• Accurately plan and forecast revenue growth to achieve their net revenue and margin targets.
• Develop and drive growth & account plans, processes, and strategies that improve results for clients, while growing the account portfolio.
• Continually increase knowledge of the client’s business (and industry) often serving as the client’s first line consultant.
• Provide leadership and direction to client and capability teams, fully leveraging all direct and indirect resources and ensuring optimal levels of productivity, service, communications, & quality in a matrix environment for assigned clients.
• Work closely with the sales team to develop proposal/presentation content and strategy for new business pitches.
• Effectively “on-board” new client relationships.
• Proactively work to assure a highly engaged team staffed with top talent. Hires, retains, develops and engages top level talent that inspires the trust and confidence of our clients and in turn becomes the reason why clients want to work with us.
• Works to stay current with industry trends and best practices to proactively sell fit for purpose solutions and innovation.

Qualifications:

• Relevant undergraduate degree required with advanced degree preferred.
• Unparalleled client relationship skills and business acumen – you must be able to earn Trusted Advisor status with all clients.
• Supply chain experience is a must.
• Exposure to SAP is good to have.
• At least 10 years of experience in presenting to and working with senior level client contacts.
• At least 5 years recent experience in growing and managing complex client relationships.
• Experience working in a matrix environment and managing teams within a dynamic, fast-paced, and ever-changing environment.
• Must be based in CA.