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VP Client Services

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Job ID NA06324 Primary Location United States Business Unit Pontoon Department Business Operations Work ModeRemote
About the role

The VP Client Services is responsible for leading Managed Service Programs (MSP) to maximize revenue, profitability, client satisfaction, supplier satisfaction and program compliance. Develops and implements strategies and provides leadership. Analyzes and interprets results and determines actions required to maintain and develop relationships with qualified customers. Provides consultation regarding complex business issues to colleagues throughout the organization. The VP Client services is a strategic leader responsible for driving high-volume revenue initiatives while overseeing large-scale spend under management programs to ensure operational efficiency and client value. Responsible for a portfolio of clients, delivering a multitude of products (ie: staff augmentation, services procurement, etc), with teams in multiple countries or 
regions. Team size will vary but ideally will be greater than 30 colleagues. Responsible for managing high volume revenue

BUSINESS KPIs: 
• Operational oversight of program
• Management of Program P&L, team performance, meeting target NPS scores and client KPIs, client stakeholder management, Adecco/TAG Walletshare - specifically: Spend Under Management / Revenue / SG&A cost / DC / EBITDA. 

What you’ll be doing

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Develops and implements business plans and strategies to enhance invaluable client relationships.
• Leads the client relationship team to expand existing client relationships, improve client satisfaction, strengthen client commitment, ensure client retention and Statement of Work (SOW) compliance, and increase account revenue.
• Creates and manages key matrix at all levels to ensure regular communication with all key stakeholders and senior management.
• Identifies and closes any gaps or issues preventing clients from agreeing to be reference clients.
• Ensures requisitions are filled as early as possible to achieve spend management targets.
• Demonstrates subject matter expertise in the sales process.
• Manages successful transitions between key business partners and teams to ensure high quality while reducing cost of sales.
• Creates a pipeline of internal and external recruits to fulfill client resource demand that is aligned with sales forecasts; ensures strategies are in place to fill future client demand and develop talent.
• Develops and mentors high performing relationship managers while supporting overall talent development.
• Finalizes team organizational structure, goals and targets for upcoming fiscal year and develops and utilizes account planning approach.
• Conducts stakeholder mapping efforts to manage appropriate relationships

• Secures thought leadership, speaking and publishing opportunities for Program Management execution and best practices. 
• Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned

About you

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

  • Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of ten (10) years of relationship management experience, including a minimum of four (4) years of supervisory experience; or equivalent combination of post high school education and experience.
  • Ability and willingness to travel is required.


KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
• Skilled in communicating effectively verbally and in writing, including excellent presentation skills and report writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Skilled in negotiating and amending contracts, description of services, Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
• Ability to effectively manage finances, including budgets and P&Ls.
• Ability to take an innovative approach to resolving client and internal issues in order to create the most cost-effective, deliverable solutions.
• Ability to strategically plan and serve as a catalyst for organizational change, cultivate a shared vision with others, and motivate others to transfer vision into action.
• Knowledge of and the ability to lead client facing business reviews and facilitate program improvement workshops.
• Knowledge of and the ability to strategically align tasks and people with organizational goals and objectives.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Access, Visio and Project is preferred.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office products, such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook

Why choose us?

It’s an exciting time to be part of our team. We’re proud to be a global thought-leader and care about doing the best job we can to ensure better futures for everyone. We do this by building our Future@Work strategy as a united team of 30,000+ colleagues with a collective spirit working in over 60 countries globally.

You’ll have the opportunity to grow across a variety of interesting jobs and careers over our extensive portfolio of global brands. We empower our colleagues to work in the smartest, most efficient ways to achieve total balance between the demands of their jobs and their lives. That’s why we give you the autonomy and support you need to work in the way that makes you most productive, agile, confident and insightful.

Putting people first, pioneering with a collective spirit and always advancing with a growth mindset -that’s what we stand for at the Adecco Group. Here, we are all individuals with a unique perspective on the world we live in. That’s what makes us stronger. Whoever you are and whatever your background, you can be yourself. So, we aim to build on the attributes that make you, you. We offer a range of world-class resources for upskilling and development, satisfying your curiosity while the sharing skills, knowledge and expertise to grow together.

Make an impact where it matters most.

A journey to bring out the best in you

We believe that having an understanding of the hiring process helps you to prepare, feel, and be, at your best. As a global, multi brand organization with multiple different roles, our application process can vary.

On our career site, you will find some of the key steps you can expect to guide you along the way.

As one of the world’s largest employers we believe in talent, not labels, and focus on the diverse and unique skills our people bring. We seek to foster a culture of belonging and purpose, an environment where everyone can thrive and feel engaged, and where difference is respected and valued. Our commitment to equity, equal opportunity, inclusion, and diversity is part of our broader commitment to respecting fundamental human rights across our value chain. The Adecco Group is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

The anticipated salary range for this position is between $134,787 and $202,181. Salary may be determined based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors. This position participates in Pontoon’s incentive program which also includes bonus eligibility.

Benefit offerings for full-time employment include medical, dental, vision, term life and AD&D insurance, short-term and long-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, commuter benefits, wellness plans, and a 401k plan or a non-qualified deferred compensation plan. Available paid leave includes Personal Time Off (PTO) on an accrual basis up to 152 hours a year, 10 Paid Holidays, 1 Community Service Day, and up to 6 weeks of Paid Parental Leave. PTO and holiday hours are prorated based on hire date within the calendar year.

The Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records

Deadline to apply is February 6th, 2026

Posting date: 01-26-2026

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At the Heart: Our Customers & Each Other

Become a Pontooner. We provide innovative talent solutions that help power the prosperity of economies and shape societies, all while creating access to opportunities for our own people. With a global team spanning over 50 countries, joining Pontoon means becoming part of a diverse and inclusive organisation, partnering with some of the world's most recognisable brands.

Passion

Pontooners bring energy and excellence to our customers through deep expertise, continuous development, pride in the work we do, and genuine care for the quality of our delivery.

Better Together

Pontooners leverage our collective strengths to create unity and overcome challenges together. We work as a team to solve problems and innovate to succeed. Our commitment to building diverse and inclusive teams is reflected in our industry-leading employee satisfaction and retention.

Courage

Pontooners are empowered with unlimited access to learning platforms and development programmes, including Management Essentials and Inclusion trainings. We cultivate a growth mindset by setting strategic development goals and encouraging proactive continuous learning.

Values profile

Careers are about finding that perfect fit. How do you align with Pontoon’s Values? (1 Beginner – 10 Expert)

  • Passion Do you bring enthusiasm and positivity to work? How do you celebrate successes?
    10
  • Collaboration Do you work well with others, share ideas, support individual strengths, and aim to succeed as a collective?
    8
  • Inclusion Do you support diversity, and realise the benefits of individuality in the workplace?
    10
  • Courage Are you willing to challenge the status quo by learning, trying new things, and taking bold actions to achieve innovation?
    9
  • Customers at the Heart Can you be understanding and compassionate to customers’ and candidates’ needs? Do you value building trust with partners to foster mutual success?
    9
Traits are on a scale of 0 to 10

Perks of being a Pontooner

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Flexibility to work in the way that makes you most productive, agile, confident and insightful.

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Consistently scoring high on employee surveys for work environment, autonomy, peer relationships, and organisational fit.

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Meaningful values and a positive work environment that create lasting change in people’s lives.

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Continuous learning through mentoring, unlimited access to learning platforms, and specialised training programmes that support career development.

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Comprehensive local and regional benefits and rewards to help you focus on wellbeing, health, financial wellness, and more.

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