VP, Strategic Engagement Group (Virtual)

About the role

The VP, Strategic Engagement Group is a senior client‑facing leader responsible for operational excellence, account health, and growth execution across a defined vertical or geographic segment of Kelly’s strategic portfolio. This virtual role serves as the primary relationship owner for some of Kelly’s largest and most complex accounts, translating enterprise growth strategy into tangible results.

Key responsibilities

• Act as the executive relationship owner for a portfolio representing $150M–$250M+ in revenue.
• Lead day‑to‑day client engagement, ensuring service commitments are met and escalations resolved swiftly.
• Develop deep understanding of client business and workforce strategy to provide proactive, value‑driven counsel.
• Conduct regular Client Partnership Reviews, establishing success metrics and demonstrating impact.
• Execute account growth strategy, identifying expansion opportunities across geography, solution lines, and service categories.
• Drive the local sales cycle for expansion, from opportunity identification through proposal, negotiation, and close.
• Collaborate with the VP, Client Growth & Solutions to align portfolio strategy and performance.

Required profile

• Proven senior leadership experience managing large, complex strategic accounts.
• Demonstrated P&L ownership and ability to drive revenue growth.
• Strong client partnership skills at director and VP levels.
• Excellent strategic thinking and operational rigor.
• Ability to lead cross‑functional teams in a virtual environment.

Required skills