How to hire a client partner

How to hire a client partner, step by step

Here's a step-by-step client partner hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a client partner job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new client partner
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you start hiring a client partner, identify what type of worker you actually need. Certain positions might call for a full-time employee, while others can be done by a part-time worker or contractor.

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   You should also consider the ideal background you'd like them a client partner to have before you start to hire. For example, what industry or field would you like them to have experience in, what level of seniority or education does the job require, and how much it'll cost to hire a client partner that fits the bill.

   Here's a comparison of client partner salaries for various roles:

   Type of Client Partner	Description	Hourly rate
   Client Partner	Sales managers direct organizations' sales teams. They set sales goals, analyze data, and develop training programs for organizations’ sales representatives.	$41-101
   Director Of Sales	A sales director is responsible for managing the sales operation of the team, ensuring that members comply with the sales strategies and procedures in meeting sales goals. Sales directors' duties include maintaining consistency of sales targets, providing reports and important updates for sales improvement, managing customers' inquiries and resolving complaints, launching new services to expand product offers, researching the current market trends, and improving sales plans... Show more	$35-80
   Territory Manager	A territory manager is responsible for monitoring the sales operations of the different sales team of an organization. One of the most crucial duties of a territory manager is to encourage the sales team to provide the best results for increasing the company's profitability... Show more	$22-56

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Portfolio
   • Cloud
   • CRM
   • Analytics
   • Customer Service
   • Project Management
   • Lead Generation
   • Client Expectations
   • Saas
   • Account Management
   • Business Objectives
   • Client Retention
   • Healthcare
   • HR

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   Responsibilities:

   • Manage partner relationship with EMC and develop go-to-market strategies.
   • Require strong communication skills, sensitivity, compassion and ability to interpret and analyze insurance laws and scientific journals.
   • Lead and mentor UX, design, architects, developer and QA resources.
   • Manage partner relationship with EMC and develop go-to-market strategies.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your client partner job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. A client partner salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, client partners' average salary in colorado is 39% less than in pennsylvania.
   • Seniority. Entry-level client partners earn 59% less than senior-level client partners.
   • Certifications. A client partner with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in a client partner's salary.

   Average client partner salary

   $136,496yearly

   $65.62 hourly rate

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   Entry-level client partner salary

   $87,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 16, 2025

   Average client partner salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	Pennsylvania	$164,562	$79
   2	District of Columbia	$160,050	$77
   3	Massachusetts	$159,552	$77
   4	New Hampshire	$157,948	$76
   5	Michigan	$157,255	$76
   6	New York	$154,383	$74
   7	Oregon	$152,546	$73
   8	Rhode Island	$150,066	$72
   9	California	$144,865	$70
   10	Delaware	$144,373	$69
   11	Arizona	$139,732	$67
   12	Indiana	$138,237	$66
   13	Ohio	$137,749	$66
   14	Virginia	$136,637	$66
   15	North Carolina	$135,400	$65
   16	Texas	$132,061	$63
   17	Illinois	$131,181	$63
   18	Nevada	$131,149	$63
   19	Washington	$130,496	$63
   20	Maryland	$129,207	$62

   Average client partner salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Dechert	$195,578	$94.03	1
   2	Meta	$173,718	$83.52	150
   3	Apple	$171,524	$82.46	16
   4	Capgemini	$167,001	$80.29	26
   5	Bloomberg	$166,809	$80.20	19
   6	Centro	$164,601	$79.14
   7	Twitter	$160,538	$77.18	6
   8	Trianz	$159,827	$76.84	2
   9	UST Global	$158,808	$76.35
   10	Sony Electronics	$156,214	$75.10
   11	Wunderman Thompson	$155,137	$74.59
   12	eBay	$154,988	$74.51	2
   13	Wipro Limited	$154,688	$74.37	18
   14	QuintilesIMS	$154,302	$74.18	25
   15	GSPANN Technologies	$154,057	$74.07
   16	Publicis Sapient	$153,417	$73.76
   17	Fresh Consulting	$153,247	$73.68
   18	DMI Technology	$152,699	$73.41
   19	Korn Ferry	$152,696	$73.41	1
   20	Wpp Us Holdings Inc	$152,159	$73.15	24

4. Writing a client partner job description

   A good client partner job description should include a few things:

   • Summary of the role
   • List of responsibilities
   • Required skills and experience

   Including a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager is also appreciated by candidates. Here's an example of a client partner job description:

   Client partner job description example

   Looking for an opportunity where success comes naturally? Then you may have found your crew. We're looking for a Client Relations Partner to join our team.
   Here's what you'd do:
   
   The Client Relations Partner supports Operations to ensure services are complete and client expectations are met or exceeded. This individual works closely with National Accounts to address client service level agreement commitments for contracted snow and land services.
   
   You'd be responsible to:
   Managing communications and expectations with the client, National Accounts and field operations team members Effectively manage internal and external client interfacing systems daily to support operations and client needs Communicating weather updates to clients when needed Monitoring and managing client work order to client contract scope and communicate expectations accordingly Point of contact for client escalations and site level concerns Managing out of scope proposed work through proposal lifecycle Collaborating cross functionally to drive work orders to timely completion Performs other duties as assigned
   You might be a good fit if you have:
   An Associate's degree or equivalent work experience in a customer service industry servicing internal and external customers Ability to influence and persuade, develop and maintain professional relationships Comfortable with change and ambiguity, acts as a change agent Critical thinking and problem solving skills Ability to multitask, prioritize and work independently while maintaining strong attention to detail Highly motivated self-starter Exceptional written and verbal communication skills Strong computer skills including Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and expert level proficiency in Excel Flexibility in schedule to assist with urgent opportunities after core business hours
   And while not mandatory, it would be great if you also have:
   Experience working in a position with extensive outbound call requirements
   
   Here's what to know about working here:
   
   At BrightView, we're a tight-knit crew who are as passionate about caring for our clients as we are about each other. Though we're the nation's leading landscape company, we maintain a small company feel and supportive environment that makes our team members feel at home.
   
   If you're looking to join a crew of talented go-getters who tackle big vision projects other companies could only dream of, you might just have found your match. With our range of services, including landscape design, development, maintenance and enhancements, there's no limit to what we can do, and what you can achieve.
   
   In addition to industry-leading development opportunities, you'll also have benefits and perks like:
   Competitive salary Paid time off Medical, dental, and vision insurance
   Think you've found your crew?
   
   BrightView is an Equal Employment Opportunity and E-Verify Employer.

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5. Post your job

   There are various strategies that you can use to find the right client partner for your business:

   • Consider promoting from within or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to find candidates who meet your education requirements.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your client partner job on Zippia to find and recruit client partner candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   During your first interview to recruit client partners, engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. During the following interview, you'll be able to go into more detail about the company, the position, and the responsibilities.

   You should also ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match the ideal candidate profile you developed earlier. Candidates good enough for the next step can complete the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new client partner

   Once you've decided on a perfect client partner candidate, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, it should include benefits and perks available to the employee. Qualified candidates may be considered for other positions, so make sure your offer is competitive. Candidates may wish to negotiate. Once you've settled on the details, formalize your agreement with a contract.

   It's equally important to follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   After that, you can create an onboarding schedule for a new client partner. Human Resources and the hiring manager should complete Employee Action Forms. Human Resources should also ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc., and that new employee files are created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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