Sr. Client Partner (Services Sales)

About Eightfold

Eightfold is a global leader in an AI-native enterprise talent platform, trusted by Fortune 500 organizations. Our platform operates at scale across Azure and AWS, supporting users in over 100 countries. We are at the forefront of agentic AI, delivering intelligent agents that drive outcomes across hiring and talent workflows. Backed by over $410M in funding and valued at $2B+, we are defining the next era of talent systems. Our team is deeply technical, execution-driven, and values ownership, collaboration, and high standards.

About the Role

The Sr. Client Partner is a senior individual contributor within the Solution Delivery - Service Sales organization. This role is responsible for driving services revenue, solution strategy, and implementation readiness across complex enterprise customer engagements. You will act as a trusted advisor, partnering closely with Sales, Solution Delivery, Customer Success, Alliances, Finance, and Legal teams to develop implementation strategies that accelerate customer value realization and support Eightfold’s growth objectives.

Responsibilities

Professional Services Sales & Solution Strategy

• Lead the Services sales process for new customer implementations, expansions, and transformation initiatives.
• Partner with Account Executives and customers to develop implementation strategies that support business objectives and product adoption.
• Facilitate discovery sessions to understand customer requirements, operating models, technical environments, and success criteria.
• Translate business and technical requirements into scalable implementation approaches and services solutions.
• Position Solution Delivery as a strategic enabler of customer outcomes and long-term platform value.

Statement of Work (SOW) Development & Commercial Ownership

• Own the development, authoring, review, and negotiation of Statements of Work (SOWs) for customer engagements.
• Define project scope, assumptions, deliverables, milestones, implementation approach, staffing models, and success criteria.
• Develop effort estimates, resource plans, pricing models, and commercial structures that balance customer value, delivery feasibility, and profitability objectives.
• Lead services-related contract discussions and partner with Legal, Procurement, and customer stakeholders through negotiation and execution.
• Manage scope alignment throughout the sales cycle and ensure smooth transition into delivery.
• Support change requests and scope modifications as customer needs evolve.

Deal Strategy & Cross-Functional Leadership

• Serve as the primary Services Sales advisor for strategic opportunities and complex enterprise deals.
• Partner with Solution Delivery leaders to validate implementation approaches, staffing assumptions, and execution readiness.
• Collaborate with Customer Success teams to identify adoption risks, expansion opportunities, and services-led value acceleration initiatives.
• Support partner-led and co-delivered engagements through joint planning, solution validation, and services strategy alignment.
• Act as a trusted advisor to internal stakeholders throughout the deal lifecycle.

Forecasting, Financial Performance & Operational Excellence

• Maintain accurate services pipeline, bookings forecasts, and opportunity tracking within CRM systems.
• Drive forecast accuracy through disciplined opportunity management and proactive risk identification.
• Ensure engagements align with pricing guidelines, margin targets, and business objectives.
• Partner with Finance and Delivery leadership to provide visibility into services demand, resource requirements, and revenue forecasts.
• Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency, sales effectiveness, and commercial consistency.

Services Innovation & Organizational Impact

• Contribute to the development of packaged services offerings, implementation accelerators, and scalable delivery models.
• Provide feedback and market insights that influence Solution Delivery strategy and go-to-market priorities.
• Mentor Client Partners and contribute to the development of services sales best practices.
• Support onboarding, enablement, and knowledge sharing across the Services Sales organization.
• Participate in strategic initiatives designed to improve forecasting, service offerings, sales tools, methodologies, and customer outcomes.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in enterprise software, SaaS, consulting, professional services sales, solution consulting, or implementation services.
• Proven track record selling and negotiating complex Professional Services engagements in enterprise environments.
• Extensive experience creating and negotiating Statements of Work, project scopes, pricing structures, and commercial agreements.
• Strong understanding of implementation methodologies, enterprise software deployments, systems integration, and customer transformation programs.
• Excellent executive communication, presentation, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting HCM, Talent Acquisition, Talent Management, HR Technology, AI, or Enterprise SaaS solutions.
• Experience working with partner-delivered implementation models and global systems integrators.
• Consulting background with a leading systems integrator, enterprise software company, or management consulting firm.
• Experience selling or contracting within U.S. federal, state, or local government environments, including familiarity with government procurement processes, compliance requirements, and public sector implementation programs.

About the Work Environment

• We are a team of self-starters who excel in their fields.
• We believe in giving you responsibility, not just tasks, fostering ownership and pride in your work.
• We provide transparency and support to help you do the best work of your career.
• Hybrid Work Model: Employees near Santa Clara, London, Bangalore, and Noida offices are expected to work from the office three days per week to foster innovation, culture, and rapid execution.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits including family medical, vision, and dental coverage.
• Competitive base salary.
• Eligibility for equity awards and discretionary bonuses or commissions.

Salary Information

• Zone A (SF Bay Area & Greater NYC): Base Salary Range: $170,000 to $225,000.
• Zone B (All other US locations): Base Salary Range: $150,000 to $205,000.
• Base pay is one component of total compensation; roles may be eligible for bonuses and equity.
• Compensation varies based on qualifications, skills, competencies, and experience.

Equal Opportunity Employer

• Eightfold.ai provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran or disability status.

Learn More

• Customer stories: https://eightfold.ai/customers/customer-stories/
• Press: https://eightfold.ai/about/press