For over 17 years, Joe Amara has been a trusted partner for companies at the forefront of utility-scale renewable energy and emerging infrastructure. Our firm is known for delivering exceptional executive talent with unmatched speed and accuracy, shaping the future of the renewable energy landscape. We are not just recruiters; we are trusted advisors who anticipate the needs of our clients before they do, guiding them through complex hiring decisions and helping them build impactful leadership teams.
We are seeking a Client Manager to join our high-performing executive search team in Chicago. This role offers a unique opportunity to help grow the business by developing new client relationships and reinvigorating past ones. As a Client Manager, you will be the face of our firm, embodying our core values of authenticity, intellectual curiosity, and a consultative approach that has earned us the nickname, “The Renewable Energy Therapist.”
What You’ll Do:
- Originate and Grow Business: Initiate and lead new client pitches, bringing in new opportunities and rekindling relationships with past clients. You’ll educate clients on our bespoke executive search approach, focusing on our in-depth understanding of renewables, BESS, and other emerging infrastructure technologies.
- Provide Strategic Insights: Collaborate with our delivery team to present top-tier candidates and provide market intelligence that helps clients navigate the evolving power markets and energy transition.
- Build Relationships with Industry Leaders: Network with senior management and C-suite executives across the renewable energy and infrastructure sectors, identifying new business opportunities and maintaining long-term relationships.
- Lead the Recruitment Process: Drive recruitment strategies, lead kick-off calls, and serve as the primary point of contact for clients. Present highly qualified candidates and provide strategic counsel on their hiring needs.
- Contribute to Our Proven Process: Utilize our proven process of diagnosing client pain points and delivering exceptional results, leveraging your understanding of market dynamics and client-specific challenges.
Who You Are:
- Experienced: You have 5+ years of experience in recruiting or B2B business development, ideally within capital markets, engineering, or technology.
- Industry-Savvy: You’re curious and passionate about renewable energy and emerging infrastructure. You understand the challenges of these fast-paced industries and have the strategic insight to tackle them head-on.
- Authentic and Honest: You believe in authenticity and build relationships based on trust and transparency. You’re not afraid to ask tough questions and offer real solutions.
- A Trusted Advisor: You excel at understanding your clients’ needs, often before they do. Your consultative approach helps guide them in shaping their leadership teams, and your speed and precision in delivery set you apart.
- Goal-Oriented: You thrive in a performance-driven environment. You’re a problem-solver who’s committed to achieving results for your clients and firm.
Why Joe Amara:
- Innovative Leadership: We don’t just fill roles—we help clients shape their organizations for the future.
- Unparalleled Speed and Accuracy: Our clients constantly return to us because of our track record of delivering exceptional candidates in half the time of other firms.
- Unique Approach: Our focus on being a renewable energy therapist gives us an edge in building lasting partnerships. We know the industry inside out, with access to a proprietary database of 18,000+ energy professionals.
- Supportive Work Environment: Hybrid work schedule, collaborative team culture, and ample opportunity for professional growth.
What We Offer:
- Base Salary + Bonus
- Excellent PTO & Benefits
- A Dynamic and Supportive Team Environment
Ready to make an impact? If you’re passionate about the renewable energy sector and want to be part of a firm that values authenticity, intellectual curiosity, and speed to delivery, we want to hear from you.
