Director of Client Development Jobs

Director of Client Development jobs are open across technology, financial services, healthcare, and professional services, with specializations in strategic account growth, partnership development, and revenue expansion, at every level from individual contributor to vice president. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.

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Overview

Open roles7
Top stateCalifornia
Top employerICE MILLER LLP
Top cityPleasanton, CA
Work type50% On-site
Top industryLaw

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Senior Director of Client Development
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Senior Director of Client Development
Jackson Healthcare
Alpharetta, Georgia
Account Management
Inside Sales
Sales
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree in communications
501-1,000

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Director of Business Development and Client Expierence
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Director of Business Development and Client Expierence
PJ Builders Inc
Park City, Utah
Account Management
Business Development
Sales
$120k - $160k/yr
On-Site

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Director of Business Development and Client Growth
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Director of Business Development and Client Growth
ICE MILLER LLP
Columbus, Ohio
Partnerships & Business Development
Project & Program Management
Customer Success
Human Resources
Business Development
Project Management
On-Site
Bachelor's
501-1,000

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Director of Business Development and Client Growth
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Director of Business Development and Client Growth
ICE MILLER LLP
Washington, District of Columbia
Account Management
Business Development
Sales
$175k - $250k/yr
Bachelor's degree in communications
501-1,000

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Director of Client Development
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Director of Client Development
DAHLIN ARCHITECTURE | PLANNING | INTERIORS
Pleasanton, California
Business Development
Partnerships & Business Development
Sales
$150k - $163k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree in architecture
51-200

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Director of Client Development Job Market

Who's Hiring

ICE MILLER LLP2 open roles
Northern Trust1 open role
PJ Builders1 open role

Top Industries Hiring

  • Law & Legal Services
  • Investment & Asset Management

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in director of client development jobs.

  • 5 or more years of experience managing and growing enterprise or mid-market client relationships
  • Demonstrated ability to meet or exceed revenue retention and expansion targets
  • Experience developing strategic account plans and presenting to executive stakeholders
  • Proficiency with CRM platforms and pipeline reporting tools
  • Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, communications, or a related field
  • Strong cross-functional collaboration with sales, product, and customer success teams

Tips for Your Director of Client Development Job Search

Quantify revenue impact on your resume

Hiring managers for director of client development roles want to see the dollar value you've added, not just responsibilities. Lead each bullet with the outcome: net revenue retained, expansion revenue generated, or the size of the book you managed.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists director of client development openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Tailor your resume to the industry vertical

A director of client development resume for a SaaS company reads differently than one for a professional services firm. Align your language to the sector, using industry-specific client types, deal structures, and growth metrics that match the job posting.

Target companies at a growth inflection point

Director of client development roles open most often when a company is scaling an existing client base or entering a new segment. Look for recent funding announcements, new product launches, or geographic expansions as signals that hiring is likely.

Prepare a client story for every interview stage

Interviewers at this level expect you to walk through a real client relationship from first contact to multi-year growth. Prepare two or three detailed examples that show how you identified expansion opportunities, navigated stakeholder dynamics, and closed upsells.

Negotiate total compensation, not just base

Director of client development offers typically include variable pay tied to retention or growth targets. Before accepting, clarify how the variable component is calculated, what the realistic payout looks like in year one, and whether equity or commission is part of the package.

Director of Client Development Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most director of client developments?

ICE MILLER LLP, Northern Trust, and PJ Builders are hiring the most director of client developments right now, with openings concentrated in California, Ohio, and Utah, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand tends to be highest at companies actively scaling their client base in technology, healthcare, and financial services.

How many director of client development jobs are remote?

About 50% of director of client development openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the relationship-driven nature of the role. Strategic account management and client advisory functions are the most likely to offer remote or hybrid arrangements, while roles focused on new client acquisition often require in-person presence in a specific market.

How do you become a director of client development?

Most directors of client development move up from account management, client success, or business development roles where they consistently exceeded growth targets. Building depth in a specific industry vertical, taking on larger books of business over time, and developing skills in executive-level communication and strategic planning are the typical steps that lead to a director-level role.

Can you get a director of client development job with little experience?

Getting hired at the director level with limited experience is uncommon, but candidates who have led a high-value account independently or managed a small team in a client-facing role can make a credible case. Focusing on companies that promote from within, or targeting newly created director roles at growing mid-size firms, tends to offer more flexibility than established enterprise organizations.

What does the director of client development interview process look like?

The process typically starts with a recruiter screen, followed by a hiring manager conversation focused on your client growth history and leadership style. Later rounds usually involve a panel with cross-functional stakeholders such as sales, product, or finance leaders, and many companies ask for a formal presentation demonstrating how you would approach a key account or new market segment.

Where can I find and apply to director of client development jobs?

You can find and apply to director of client development jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the roles available, find the ones that match your background and target industry, and apply directly to each listing that fits.

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