Client Manager

Why Proxima?

As part of Bain and company we are a specialist procurement consultancy that works hand in hand with one of the world leading strategy consulting firms giving us access to some of the brightest minds and best clients anywhere in our space. Our culture at Proxima is unique and is what makes us stand out. We are a collaborative and inclusive company, where we welcome and support each other's professional growth. You'll join a Proxima team that's fun, friendly, and a career that is full of open doors. We combine a fast-paced professional environment with a flat structure. Plus, we're committed to being a responsible business with a focus on corporate social responsibility and wellbeing. Our people are at the heart of our success and growth. We offer a competitive salary, market-leading benefits, flexible working, and offer support towards personal learning and development course(s) or training.

About the job

Are you ready to lead critical programs in some of the world's largest companies?

Proxima, part of the leading global strategy consultancy Bain & Company, is a well-established management consultancy specializing in procurement and supply chain. We drive purposeful and profitable change in the most well-known businesses on the planet, focused on positively impacting business performance through cost and capability transformation, and supply chain sustainability.

As one of the most exciting specialist propositions in our market, we are seeing significant growth and are looking for exceptional leaders who can head up our client engagements. You will have a depth of expertise in managing complex programs and be ready to make an impact on your client and Proxima.

Our teams are based in London, Leeds, Cardiff, and Chicago, with new European offices in Düsseldorf, Germany, and a recent expansion into the APAC region with offices in Australia. Hybrid working is the norm, with the expectation that you will spend some time collaborating in person with your team and clients.

Key responsibilities

• End-to-end management of complex programs that are C-Suite visible due to their direct impact on business performance
• Leadership and development of a team of specialists to ensure successful delivery of outcomes, client satisfaction, learning and team engagement
• Contribution to our growth path through driving and / or supporting growth initiatives both in your client and in new client pursuits
• Act as a senior leader in Proxima, supporting key internal initiatives, challenging the business to evolve and improve whilst acting as a coach and mentor to our team
• Enhancing Proxima's brand and reputation in the marketplace through personal and Proxima marketing initiatives
  
  

Your experience and attributes

• Demonstrable experience of managing teams, working hand in hand with clients / stakeholders on programs with senior level visibility
• A deep understanding of procurement and or supply chain, ideally across sectors and categories, which you can articulate well
• Exceptional consulting skills and the ability to build trusted relationships quickly with your stakeholders and their senior management
• Strong intellectual capability and flexibility, coupled with excellent critical thinking skills and a natural curiosity
• An ability to absorb complex information and turn it into insight, producing impactful recommendations
• Proven ability to build rapport and connect with people internally and externally
• A track record of positively contributing towards business culture and an ability to motivate and develop the teams around you
• Excellent negotiation and influencing skills, with strong oral and written communication skills, attention to detail and a demand for quality at all times
• Demonstrable ability to tell engaging stories verbally and through high-quality PowerPoint and Word, supported by impactful and insightful analytical skills