CO (Client Organization) Leader - Financial Services

The CO Leader runs the business with an owner’s mindset, focused on achieving profitable growth through strong people leadership. You inspire and coach a team of Recruiters to be tech-forward, using our proprietary AI-enabled technology to deliver meaningful value to our clients. You also develop Client Partners to build deep, peer-level relationships with senior leaders at the world’s largest lifestyle brands.

What You’ll Do

People

• Create an environment where people feel comfortable speaking up, sharing ideas, and contributing to how the business grows and improves. 

• Lead with trust and provide autonomy, empowering employees to take ownership of their work and results. Encourage new thinking and continuous improvement in how the team operates and delivers value.

• Build an environment where the work is interesting, enriching, and meaningful. Help people see the impact of what they do so they feel connected to the outcomes and motivated to accomplish great things together.

• Coach and share feedback, support individuals in growing their skills, expanding their capabilities, and taking on greater responsibility. Recognize and Reward strong performance so people know their contributions matter.

Recruiting Leadership

• Lead and coach a team of recruiters to be tech-forward and use our proprietary AI-enabled platform to achieve 10x the impact of traditional recruiting. 

• Challenge the team to experiment, encourage creativity and sharing ideas to iteratively make things better. 

• Use and share data with the team to measure progress, identify opportunities to improve recruiting, and share feedback with Product and Engineering 

Sales & Account Leadership

• Lead the team in growing existing client relationships and winning new business by clearly articulating the value of our tech-enabled staffing and talent solutions.

• Develop Client Partners to build trusted, peer-level relationships with senior leaders at client organizations and expand our presence across functions and departments.

• Help the team deeply understand our competitive advantage so they can confidently pursue and win complex opportunities.

• Lead disciplined pursuit strategies that open doors with new high-value clients while strengthening long-term partnerships with existing accounts.

• Foster a mindset of curiosity and learning so the team continuously improves how we position our services and create value for clients.

Financial Management

• Own the P&L with a clear focus on profitable growth and long-term client value.

• Use data to understand the health of the business and make informed decisions that improve revenue, margins, and productivity.

• Ensure the team operates with strong financial discipline, balancing growth investments with operational efficiency.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in business, marketing, or a related field.
• 10+ years of leading enterprise, consultative B2B sales teams with a proven track record of managing multimillion-dollar accounts and navigating complex, multi-stakeholder deal cycles.
• Proven ability to navigate and map complex corporate structures, cultivate senior-level influence, and articulate distinct competitive advantages to unlock new revenue streams across diverse business units.
• Solid business and financial acumen, with direct experience in forecasting, pricing models, margin optimization, and contract negotiation.
• Demonstrated ability to strategically leverage AI and modern technologies to streamline workflows, drive sales efficiency, and enhance overall account capabilities.
• Exceptional written, verbal, and formal presentation skills.

WHY AQUENT? WHAT WE OFFER ...

• Remote first work environment - equipment provided + internet reimbursement
• Work/life balance: we say it, we mean it
• Generous benefits package: medical, vision and dental benefits, generous 401(k), FSA, tuition reimbursement, and more
• An unusually generous and flexible vacation - AKA unlimited PTO
• Free use of our Hawaii and Florida beach houses
• Individualistic approach: we encourage a personal touch to your work; we don't believe in a "one-size-fits-all" approach
• Industry reputation: we are the world's largest creative staffing firm

ABOUT AQUENT
 

Aquent is the leading global work solutions company helping guide businesses toward the talent, technology, and services they need to excel. From specialty recruiting and talent experience to creative strategy and project management, Aquent is making the future of work better for everyone. Its brands include Aquent Talent, Aquent Studios, Aquent RoboHead, Aquent Scout, and Aquent Employer of Record. To learn more, visit aquent.com. 
 

Aquent is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States and reside in a U.S. state. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
 

If you require ​an ADA reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, or a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact Carolyn Sarante, Director of Employee Relations at [email protected] or Lucas Manzaneres, Employment Relations Specialist, at [email protected].