Owns and grows a portfolio of enterprise and upper mid-market clients through revenue expansion, retention, and long-term customer success. Builds senior stakeholder relationships, develops account strategies, manages opportunities from qualification through close, and sells managed, cloud, security, and professional services. Coordinates solution engineering, delivery, and internal teams to ensure successful outcomes, while maintaining pipeline discipline, forecasting accuracy, account health monitoring, and CRM hygiene.
This role requires the ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future.
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, all backed by the scale and strength of Spectrum.
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
Minimum Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
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Here, our employees don't just have jobs, they're building careers. That's why we offer a comprehensive 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.
The base pay for this position generally is between
$100,600.00 and $257,000.00. The actual compensation offered will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. We comply with local wage minimums and also, certain positions are eligible for additional forms of other incentive-based compensation such as bonuses.
Get to Know Us Spectrum is a suite of advanced communications services offered by Charter Communications, the leading broadband and video company in the nation and the fastest growing mobile provider in its footprint, with services available to more than 70 million homes and small to large businesses across 45 states. When you join our team, you'll be keeping customers connected to Seamless Connectivity and Entertainment with Spectrum Internet®, Mobile, TV and Voice products.
Grow Your Career Here We're committed to growing a workforce that reflects the customers and communities we serve - providing opportunities for employment and advancement to all team members. Spectrum is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including job seekers with disabilities and veterans.
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, all backed by the scale and strength of Spectrum.
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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9S1532 2026-80909 9S1532 2026
Here, our employees don't just have jobs, they're building careers. That's why we offer a comprehensive 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.
The base pay for this position generally is between
$100,600.00 and $257,000.00. The actual compensation offered will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. We comply with local wage minimums and also, certain positions are eligible for additional forms of other incentive-based compensation such as bonuses.
Get to Know Us Spectrum is a suite of advanced communications services offered by Charter Communications, the leading broadband and video company in the nation and the fastest growing mobile provider in its footprint, with services available to more than 70 million homes and small to large businesses across 45 states. When you join our team, you'll be keeping customers connected to Seamless Connectivity and Entertainment with Spectrum Internet®, Mobile, TV and Voice products.
Grow Your Career Here We're committed to growing a workforce that reflects the customers and communities we serve - providing opportunities for employment and advancement to all team members. Spectrum is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including job seekers with disabilities and veterans.
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