Cox Communications

Principal Client Partner (RapidScale)

Cox Communications$143K — $238K *
Enterprise Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree with 8+ years of enterprise sales experience, or relevant equivalent experience
  • Track record of closing and expanding large services-led engagements ($500K-$5M+)
  • Experience managing enterprise or upper mid-market accounts
  • Proficiency in selling managed services, cloud solutions, or consulting services
  • Skill in navigating multi-stakeholder buying processes and aligning solutions
  • Ability to build relationships with senior stakeholders and influence decisions
  • Strong grasp of public, private, and hybrid cloud environments

Responsibilities

  • Own and manage customer relationships within a designated portfolio
  • Build and maintain relationships with key decision makers
  • Drive revenue growth and customer retention
  • Develop and execute account plans that align with client objectives
  • Identify new opportunities in cloud, security, and modernization
  • Manage sales opportunities through the full cycle from qualification to close
  • Coordinate with internal teams to ensure effective delivery and customer experience

Benefits

  • Unlimited vacation policy with pay based on employee discretion
  • Seven paid holidays each year
  • Up to 160 hours of paid wellness leave annually
  • Paid time off available for bereavement, voting, jury duty, volunteering, military, and parental leave
Full Job Description
Job Family Group

Sales

Job Profile

Client Partner Sr Manager - CCI

Management Level

Sr Manager - Non People Leader

Flexible Work Option

Can work remotely anywhere in the specified country

Travel %

Yes, 50% of the time

Work Shift

Day

Compensation
Compensation includes a base salary in the range of $143,300.00 - $238,800.00. The salary rate may vary within the anticipated range based on factors such as the ultimate location of the position and the selected candidate's experience. In addition to the salary range identified herein, this role is also eligible for an annual incentive/commission target of $189,000.00.

Job Description

At RapidScale, exceptional technology is powered by exceptional people. We deliver secure, reliable managed and advisory services across private, public, and hybrid clouds, helping organizations innovate, adapt, and grow. As an Elite Broadcom VMware VCSP Partner and top partner with AWS, Azure, and Google, our solutions focus on business outcomes with embedded cyber resiliency and AI to protect today and enable tomorrow backed by the strength of the Cox family of companies.

The Principal Client Partner is responsible for managing and growing a portfolio of enterprise and upper mid-market clients by driving revenue, retention, and long-term customer success. This role owns the client relationship and is accountable for executing account strategy, managing opportunities, and delivering measurable business outcomes.

Operating within RapidScale's client ownership model, the Principal Client Partner serves as the primary point of accountability for the customer across their assigned portfolio. These individual builds strong relationships with senior stakeholders across business and IT, develops a deep understanding of client priorities, and aligns RapidScale's managed services and professional services portfolio to deliver value.

The Principal Client Partner is responsible for driving growth through both expansion and retention, managing opportunities from qualification through close, and coordinating cross-functional teams to ensure successful delivery and customer experience. This role partners closely with Executive Client Partners on larger, more complex accounts while independently owning and growing their portfolio.

Primary Responsibilities
• Own and manage the full customer relationship across a portfolio of enterprise and upper mid-market clients
• Build and maintain relationships with senior stakeholders and key decision makers
• Drive revenue growth, retention, and expansion across managed services and professional services
• Develop and execute account plans aligned to client business objectives and outcomes
• Identify and pursue new opportunities across cloud, security, and modernization solutions
• Manage opportunities through the full sales cycle from qualification through close
• Partner with solution engineering, delivery, and internal teams to position and deliver solutions
• Coordinate internal resources to ensure alignment and a seamless customer experience
• Monitor account health, identify risks, and support mitigation strategies
• Maintain strong pipeline discipline, forecasting accuracy, and CRM hygiene

Qualifications

Minimum
• Experience & Education: Bachelor's degree and 8+ years of enterprise sales experience. The right candidate could also have a master's degree and 6 years' experience, a Ph.D. and 3 years' experience, or 12+ years of relevant experience without a degree
• Demonstrated experience closing and expanding services-led engagements, typically ranging from $500K-$5M+ TCV
• Experience managing and growing enterprise or upper mid-market accounts
• Experience selling managed services, cloud solutions, or consulting engagements
• Ability to navigate multi-stakeholder buying processes and align solutions to business needs
• Ability to build relationships with senior stakeholders and influence decision making
• Strong understanding of public, private, and hybrid cloud environments
• Strong communication, organization, and collaboration skills

Preferred
• Experience in a cloud MSP, systems integrator, or consulting environment
• Familiarity with AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, and VMware ecosystems
• Experience selling in complex, multi-stakeholder enterprise environments
• Experience in industries such as Healthcare, Financial Services, Professional Services, Retail and Gaming.

Travel
• Travel up to 30-50% as needed

Benefits

The Company offers eligible employees the flexibility to take as much vacation with pay as they deem consistent with their duties, the company's needs, and its obligations; seven paid holidays throughout the calendar year; and up to 160 hours of paid wellness annually for their own wellness or that of family members. Employees are also eligible for additional paid time off in the form of bereavement leave, time off to vote, jury duty leave, volunteer time off, military leave, and parental leave.

Application Deadline: 08/30/2026

About Cox Communications

Cox Communications is a telecommunications company that provides cable television, internet, and phone services to residential and business customers. The company operates in 18 states and has over 6 million customers. Cox Communications is a subsidiary of Cox Enterprises, a privately held company that also owns newspapers, television stations, and radio stations. The company was founded in 1962 and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA.
Learn more about Cox Communications
Size
20,000 employees
Industry
Net Income
$2 billion
5 Year Trend
+10%
Revenue
$12 billion
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