Shift Paradigm

Director, Client Success

Remote - Full Time

The Opportunity:
As a Director of Client Success, you'll be the strategic partner clients turn to when they need to solve complex challenges. You'll drive commercial success across your portfolio while building trusted relationships that expand our impact. This role combines strategic thinking, consultative selling, and operational excellence to deliver exceptional client outcomes.
Role Details:
Location: Remote (must be based in NYC/Tri-State Area)
Travel: 2-4+ client visits / month in NYC expected
What You'll Accomplish:

Client Partnership & Growth

  • Own the commercial success of your portfolio, identifying opportunities and mitigating risks to exceed revenue targets
  • Serve as a trusted advisor, understanding client business models and creating solutions that drive measurable results
  • Lead strategic account planning to expand Shift Paradigm's footprint and deepen client relationships
  • Navigate the full sales cycle from solution design through contract execution
  • Responsible for the bookings revenue and margins within your accounts

Strategic Leadership

  • Architect innovative solutions during new business pursuits, collaborating across teams to create winning proposals
  • Translate industry trends into actionable client recommendations and long-term roadmaps
  • Champion client perspective internally, advocating for solutions that balance client needs with business objectives
  • Drive service innovation by bringing client insights back to inform company strategy

Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Partner with delivery and project management teams to ensure exceptional client experiences
  • Serve as an escalation point, crafting clear solutions for complex challenges
  • Maintain accurate financial forecasts and pipeline data
  • Provide direct feedback and coaching to team members for continuous improvement
What You Bring:

Experience & Expertise

  • Background in professional services with demonstrated success retaining and growing client relationships
  • Proven ability to achieve business outcomes in fast-paced, entrepreneurial environments
  • Strong business acumen with understanding of diverse business models and go-to-market strategies
  • Marketing technology experience (marketing automation, CRM, CDP, data platforms)

Skills & Capabilities

  • Strategic thinking with ability to synthesize complex information into clear roadmaps
  • Consultative approach to problem-solving, focusing on root causes and sustainable solutions
  • Excellence in written and verbal communication, adapting style to audience needs
  • Comfort with ambiguity and ability to make sound decisions with incomplete information
  • Strong influence and persuasion skills to build consensus across diverse stakeholders

Mindset

  • Client-first orientation with genuine curiosity about different industries and challenges
  • Results-driven approach with entrepreneurial spirit
  • Commitment to continuous learning in sales, marketing, and technology trends
  • Collaborative leadership style that empowers cross-functional teams

About SH/FT:

SH/FT is a client services business that focuses on implementing and activating technology and data to make sales and marketing work. Our people bring combined experience across technology, data & analytics, business strategy and campaign operations to accelerate our clients' businesses. We keep pace with change in modern marketing and technology in order to create both effective, scalable and future-proof solutions for our clients that span both the Fortune 500 list and emerging industry leaders. We have also built strong relationships with the world's most influential martech platforms and are key partners to them and their clients. 

Why SH/FT:

SH/FT is a consultancy built for transformation. We bridge the gap between marketing, data, and technology to unlock growth for some of the world’s most recognized brands. At SH/FT you’ll shape the future of how organizations connect with their customers through intelligent architecture, scalable systems, and the power of data-driven strategy.

Our Commitment to DEIB

We strive to champion diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging through our Project NEXT committee. This team of passionate internal advocates and external experts allows us to build and leverage a diverse and inclusive workforce and workplace by committing to represent and reflect the experiences, perspectives, and viewpoints of our people, partners, and communities we serve. We are committed to providing knowledge and career opportunities to the next generation of digital marketers while championing diversity and equality in the workplace.

At the core of our success is our culture and dedication to maintaining a positive work environment, encouraging professional growth, and promoting the health and well-being of our employees. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), or any other basis protected by law.

We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

This is a full remote position, however candidates must have current US work authorization. For US Candidates, this employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the US.

As required by law, Shift Paradigm provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired in California, Colorado, Hawaii, New York, New Jersey or Washington. The salary range for these residents is $115,000 - $140,000 + Variable Commission. Salary is based on several factors including but not limited to role, skillset, relevant education, level of experience, certifications, etc. In addition to base salary, Shift Paradigm offers benefits such as medical, dental, vision, STD/LTD, Life/AD&D, Flexible Paid Time Off, and various other ancillary benefits and perks.

No relocation assistance can be offered at this time.

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