Client Director - Professional services

Location Tokyo
Discipline Information Technology
Job type Permanent
Salary Negotiable
Reference 54791

Client Director – Professional Services 

About the Company
A global leader in information management and digital transformation, fostering a culture driven by innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement. The company develops advanced solutions that help organizations transform how they manage and utilize information in a rapidly evolving digital environment.

Role Overview
The Professional Services team includes thousands of consultants worldwide who act as trusted partners to a large and diverse customer base. The team supports clients from the initial solution planning phase through successful deployment and long-term operations, enabling higher productivity and business value.

The Client Director is responsible for driving Professional Services revenue within designated accounts or regions. This position focuses on securing service engagements, supporting client satisfaction, and ensuring strategic long-term relationships.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage all Professional Services business activities for assigned key accounts

  • Strengthen and expand customer relationships, encouraging recurring engagement

  • Lead contract discussions and coordinate with internal and external stakeholders

  • Provide clear project and business updates to senior leadership

  • Identify opportunities for operational improvements and efficiency gains

  • Work closely with delivery teams to ensure high-quality service outcomes

  • Serve as a strategic advisor to customers on solution implementation and business transformation

Required Capabilities

  • Consistently meet or exceed annual booking targets and contribute to year-over-year growth

  • Expand business through sales to new and existing clients

  • Maintain a strong service pipeline and support accurate revenue forecasting

  • Engage with customer leaders to define priorities, business cases, and execution plans

  • Translate customer challenges into measurable solution benefits

  • Oversee project cost structures, delivery timelines, and risk mitigation activities

  • Support development of project pricing, scope documentation, and delivery frameworks

Experience & Skills

  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills

  • Proven experience preparing SOWs, change requests, and RFP-related documents

  • Strong account management background in technology or enterprise software services

  • Understanding of business applications such as DevOps, IT operations, and cybersecurity

  • Ability to solve complex challenges and collaborate effectively across teams

  • 5+ years selling consulting or professional services for mid- to large-scale initiatives

  • High adaptability and interest in emerging technologies

  • Willingness to travel as needed

  • Competency with CRM and productivity software (e.g., Salesforce, Microsoft 365)

Workplace Culture

The company values diversity, promotes equal opportunities, and is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can contribute and succeed.