Carlyle Group

Senior Client Account Manager

Carlyle Group$75K — $95K *
Retail & Consumer Goods
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree required or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • 5+ years in retail merchandising, retail execution, or consumer packaged goods (CPG).
  • Knowledge of retailer requirements and execution standards across multiple channels.
  • Understanding of financial concepts, including margins and revenue/cost drivers; managerial accounting exposure is a plus.
  • Experience with structured multi-market retail programs or client-specific initiatives is preferred.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and collaboration tools like Teams and Zoom.
  • Ability to travel to various locations as necessary.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the main point of contact for clients, fostering strong partnerships with clear communication.
  • Lead regular client meetings to discuss priorities, performance, and initiatives, ensuring documentation of decisions.
  • Collaborate across departments to plan and manage programs from start to finish.
  • Create clear direction for field teams, providing necessary guidance and resources for execution.
  • Work with Sales to discover growth opportunities and expand program offerings.
  • Monitor execution quality and address issues in collaboration with Operations.
  • Track compliance and performance metrics, producing reports with insights for stakeholders.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work model (60% in-office / 40% remote) based on business needs.
  • Opportunity for career growth and development in a collaborative environment.
Full Job Description
Job Description

The Senior Client Account Manager is responsible for end-to-end support of assigned clients within a 3PL retail merchandising and retail marketing execution environment. This role serves as the primary day-to-day point of contact, ensuring client priorities are clearly understood, proactively planned for, and executed through effective coordination with Field Operations, Client Support, Retail, Reporting/Analytics, and internal leadership. The Senior Client Account Manager drives service excellence by translating client needs into actionable direction, monitoring execution quality, and delivering timely, accurate insights and recommendations.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned clients; build trusted partnerships through clear, responsive, and proactive communication.
  • Lead regular client touchpoints (e.g., weekly meetings) to review priorities, performance, upcoming initiatives, and risks; document decisions and next steps.
  • Partner cross-functionally (Senior Leadership, Field Operations, Customer Service, Retail, and Reporting/Analytics) to plan, launch, and manage programs from kickoff through completion.
  • Develop clear field-facing direction (instructions, job aids, timelines, and FAQs) and ensure teams have what they need to execute accurately in-store.
  • Collaborate with Sales to identify and support growth opportunities, including incremental programs, expanded coverage, and value-added solutions.
  • Coordinate with Operations to monitor execution quality, resolve issues, and implement corrective actions to improve compliance and outcomes.
  • Track program compliance, retail trends, and KPIs; produce recurring reporting and provide insights to internal stakeholders and clients.
  • Partner with Regional Managers to ensure field teams are trained, equipped, and aligned to client standards and program requirements.
  • Manage frequency plans and budgets, tracking pacing throughout the month and communicating adjustments as needed.
  • Conduct store visits with and without clients to support planning, validate execution, and identify opportunities for improvement.
  • Work schedule follows a hybrid model (approximately 60% in-office / 40% work-from-home), based on business needs.


Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience
  • Bachelor's degree required (or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience).
  • Minimum 5 +years of experience in retail merchandising, retail execution, and/or consumer packaged goods (CPG).
  • Working knowledge of retailer requirements and execution standards across channels such as Consumer Electronics (CE), Big Box, Warehouse, and CPG.
  • Solid understanding of margins, revenue/cost drivers, and basic financial concepts; managerial accounting exposure is a plus.
  • Experience supporting structured, multi-market retail programs and/or client-specific initiatives preferred.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and common collaboration tools (e.g., Teams, Zoom) and PDF software.
  • Ability to travel to client, regional, corporate, vendor, training, and retail locations as required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining accuracy and follow-through.
  • Self-starter who works independently with minimal supervision and demonstrates strong ownership of deliverables.
  • Coachable, accountable, and committed to continuous improvement and a growth mindset.
  • Strong problem-solving, time management, organization, and prioritization skills.
  • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills; able to align internal teams and communicate effectively with client stakeholders.
  • Comfortable interpreting retail performance data and translating insights into clear recommendations and reporting.
  • Relationship-builder who collaborates effectively with clients, colleagues, and retail partners.
  • Detail-oriented with sound judgment; able to make decisions needed to meet performance objectives and client expectations.
  • Demonstrated ability to contribute as both an individual contributor and as part of a broader account team.
  • Strong understanding of project management fundamentals, including planning, execution, risk management, and stakeholder alignment.
  • Analytical capability to identify trends, anticipate challenges, and surface opportunities for improved execution and client growth.

Physical Requirements
  • Visual acuity (seeing) sufficient for computer-based work, reporting review, and in-store observations.
  • Hearing (listening) sufficient for phone/video meetings and in-person communication in office and retail environments.
  • Ability to travel and visit retail locations and client sites as required.


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About Carlyle Group

The Carlyle Group is a global investment firm that specializes in private equity, credit, and real estate investments. The firm was founded in 1987 and is headquartered in Washington, D.C. Carlyle manages more than $230 billion in assets across 389 investment vehicles as of December 31, 2020. The firm's private equity investments span a wide range of industries, including aerospace and defense, consumer and retail, energy and power, healthcare, and technology, media and telecommunications. Carlyle has offices in 22 countries and employs more than 1,800 people worldwide.
Learn more about Carlyle Group
Size
1,850 employees
Market Cap
$10.6 billion
Industry
Net Income
$348.2 million
Founded
1987
5 Year Trend
+31%
Revenue
$2.9 billion
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