Wave

Principal Client Partner

Wave$120K — $150K *
Business Services
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree and 8+ years of enterprise sales experience, or equivalent combinations of education and experience
  • Proven track record of closing deals worth $500K-$5M+ TCV
  • Experience managing enterprise or upper mid-market accounts
  • Strong understanding of managed services, cloud solutions, or consulting engagements
  • Ability to navigate complex multi-stakeholder purchasing processes
  • Experienced in building relationships with senior stakeholders
  • Solid communication, organization, and collaboration skills

Responsibilities

  • Own and manage customer relationships for enterprise and upper mid-market clients
  • Build and sustain relationships with senior stakeholders and decision makers
  • Drive revenue growth and retention in managed and professional services
  • Develop and execute client-aligned account plans
  • Identify and pursue new opportunities in cloud and modernization solutions
  • Oversee the sales cycle from qualification to close
  • Coordinate resources to ensure seamless customer experiences
  • Monitor account health and implement risk mitigation strategies

Benefits

  • Comprehensive pay and benefits package
  • Support for employee well-being at every stage of life
  • Opportunities for career growth and development
Full Job Description
This role requires the ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future.

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. This 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


Minimum Qualifications
  • 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 Qualifications
  • 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 up to 30-50% as needed

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Here, our employees don't just have jobs, they're building careers. That's why we offer a comprehensive pay and benefits package that rewards employees for their contributions to our success, supporting all aspects of their well-being at every stage of life.

A qualified applicant's criminal history, if any, will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable laws, including local ordinances.

About Wave

Wave is a Canadian financial services company that provides accounting, invoicing, and payment processing software for small businesses. The company was founded in 2010 by Kirk Simpson and James Lochrie. Wave's software is used by over 4 million small businesses around the world. In 2019, the company was acquired by H&R Block for $405 million. Wave is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.
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