Client relations manager vs manager

The differences between client relations managers and managers can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. While it typically takes 2-4 years to become a client relations manager, becoming a manager takes usually requires 4-6 years. Additionally, a client relations manager has an average salary of $85,115, which is higher than the $58,651 average annual salary of a manager.

The top three skills for a client relations manager include client relations, customer service and business development. The most important skills for a manager are customer service, payroll, and food safety.

Client relations manager vs manager overview

	Client Relations Manager	Manager
Yearly salary	$85,115	$58,651
Hourly rate	$40.92	$28.20
Growth rate	8%	6%
Number of jobs	76,482	1,236,194
Job satisfaction	-	4.57
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 71%	Bachelor's Degree, 49%
Average age	42	44
Years of experience	4	6

What does a client relations manager do?

A client relations manager is responsible for managing and maintaining healthy and professional relationships with business partners and clients. Client relations managers coordinate with account managers and the marketing department to monitor the growth and development of client accounts by strategizing methods of enhancing the brand image in the market. They also identify and recruit potential clients through lead generation and market research to discuss the services offered by the company that matches their needs and requirements.

What does a manager do?

Managers are responsible for a specific department, function, or employee group. They oversee their assigned departments and all the employees under the department. Managers are responsible that the department they are handling is functioning well. They set the department goals and the steps they must take to achieve the goals. They are also in charge of assessing the performance of their departments and their employees. Additionally, managers are responsible for interviewing prospective candidates for department vacancies and assessing their fit to the needs of the department. Managers also set the general working environment in the department, and they are expected to ensure that their employees remain motivated.

Client relations manager vs manager salary

Client relations managers and managers have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Client Relations Manager	Manager
Average salary	$85,115	$58,651
Salary range	Between $55,000 And $130,000	Between $37,000 And $92,000
Highest paying City	San Francisco, CA	-
Highest paying state	California	New Jersey
Best paying company	Google	-
Best paying industry	Internet	Finance

Differences between client relations manager and manager education

There are a few differences between a client relations manager and a manager in terms of educational background:

	Client Relations Manager	Manager
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 71%	Bachelor's Degree, 49%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	Stanford University	University of Pennsylvania

Client relations manager vs manager demographics

Here are the differences between client relations managers' and managers' demographics:

	Client Relations Manager	Manager
Average age	42	44
Gender ratio	Male, 36.6% Female, 63.4%	Male, 51.0% Female, 49.0%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 5.9% Unknown, 4.7% Hispanic or Latino, 9.0% Asian, 5.1% White, 75.0% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%	Black or African American, 6.3% Unknown, 4.3% Hispanic or Latino, 15.5% Asian, 6.4% White, 67.0% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
LGBT Percentage	16%	10%

Differences between client relations manager and manager duties and responsibilities

Client relations manager example responsibilities.

Produce and manage KPI, billing and accrual reports for client.
Manage consulting and education SaaS implementation engagements for learning XBRL and the software to be in compliance with the government regulators.
Manage vendor relationships including contracts, negotiations and oversight.
Maintain all account, contract, & opportunities information in SalesForce.
Mentor and coach a team of 20 insurance agents, including monitoring production and activity through CRM.
Provide oversight to ensure work is performed according to WCS processes including compliance, quality assurance and execute client agreements.

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Manager example responsibilities.

Manage both BOH and FOH operations exceeding company specifications.
Manage logistics and security for high net worth individuals and corporations.
Manage budgets and payroll records, review financial transactions to assure expenditures are authorize and budget.
Guide and manage the administrative day-to-day academic program and the implementation of strategies by providing leadership to faculty and staff.
Provide leadership and direction to facility management and program owners while motivating and interacting with employees to achieve continuous improvement.
Customer-Orient with experience with POS systems, food preparation and safety regulations.

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Client relations manager vs manager skills

Common client relations manager skills

Client Relations, 15%
Customer Service, 8%
Business Development, 6%
Project Management, 5%
Customer Satisfaction, 5%
HR, 4%

Common manager skills

Customer Service, 19%
Payroll, 9%
Food Safety, 8%
Financial Statements, 4%
Management, 4%
PowerPoint, 4%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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