Client Director at OAK’S LAB managing US client relationships and driving business growth. Building trust with stakeholders and leading strategic initiatives in a hybrid setting.
Responsibilities
Take full ownership of a portfolio of US clients across startup and scaleup stages.
Serve as the primary management contact from OAK’S LAB, building deep, trusted relationships with founders, executives, and product leaders.
Drive renewals, expansions, and upsells that create mutual long-term value.
Develop a deep understanding of each client’s business goals, ensuring OAK’S LAB is positioned as a long-term strategic partner.
Maintain visibility into client satisfaction to ensure top-tier retention and NPS scores.
Own revenue and retention targets for your accounts.
Work with the COO to structure contracts, pricing models, and budgets.
Partner with the CEO and sales team on closing new business opportunities.
Lead high-stakes proposal processes from start to close.
Collaborate closely with Product, Design, and Engineering leadership to ensure client feedback informs ongoing delivery improvements.
Participate in internal product syncs, providing insights into client goals, risks, and opportunities.
Support delivery teams in strategic communication with clients.
Advise clients on how to further leverage OAK’S LAB’s capabilities to achieve business outcomes.
Represent OAK’S LAB as a trusted advisor at regular management check-ins, alongside important workshops and key milestone meetings.
Requirements
5+ years of experience in client management, sales, or consulting roles at a digital product agency, software consultancy, or tech firm.
Proven record of expanding client accounts and exceeding growth targets.
Solid understanding of the software product development lifecycle, from discovery to delivery.
Strong commercial acumen with experience managing revenue, renewals, and budgets.
Confidence in leading negotiations in contracts, pricing, and long-term partnerships.
Ability to think strategically about how technology can unlock business value.
Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to engage confidently with senior stakeholders.
Naturally persuasive with the ability to balance diplomacy with commercial assertiveness.
Exceptional relationship builder who earns trust quickly and fosters long-term partnerships.
Comfortable collaborating with cross-functional teams across product, design, and engineering.
Highly organized, bringing clarity and structure to complex client relationships.
Strong project management skills, able to assign, track, and follow up on key tasks to ensure accountability and execution.
Brings order and focus to dynamic environments, ensuring both client expectations and internal priorities stay aligned.
Confident in guiding delivery teams, making sure responsibilities are clear and actions are completed on time.
Strong analytical mindset with data-driven decision-making.
Energized by fast-paced entrepreneurial environments.
Proactive problem solver who takes initiative and doesn’t wait for direction.
Benefits
Flexible working hours
Hybrid working environment
26 days off + 1 additional day for every year working with OAK’S LAB (capped at 30 days)
Top-of-the-line MacBook and hardware budget
Budget to spend on your growth (books, courses, conferences)
Free English lessons
Team bonding, happy hours, online games, annual offsite trips
Outside of work activity clubs (yoga, traveling, football, tennis, etc.)
Snacks and drinks in the office, weekly lunch, monthly breakfast
Landmark office right on Old Town Square (dog-friendly)
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