Client Strategist

Client Strategist Location: Remote | Type: Full-Time | Team: Client Success PeopleGrove is seeking a driven and dynamic Client Strategist to champion our higher education partners using our cutting-edge product suite. If you thrive in fast-paced environments, have a passion for helping others succeed, and love turning complex challenges into meaningful outcomes, this role is for you! About the Role The Client Strategist owns the long-term partnership between PeopleGrove and a portfolio of institutions, mostly based in higher education. You set the strategic direction for each account — aligning the institution's goals with their PeopleGrove platform, setting targets, and checking in on progress. You lead a team of Engagement Managers who carry that strategy forward with clients day to day, and you're accountable for renewal outcomes across your portfolio. This position requires approximately 35 – 40% travel. What You'll Do Lead annual strategy sessions with institutional stakeholders to align campus goals with their PeopleGrove platform. Set clear targets and give direction on platform usage based on each institution's priorities. Map platform capabilities to the institution's broader student success, advancement, or enrollment goals. Check in on progress against strategic targets and adjust the plan as institutional priorities change. Identify opportunities to expand platform usage in ways that support the institution's goals. Balance one-to-one strategic guidance with one-to-many programming. Shape the direction of client-facing events, including webinars, conferences, campus visits and PeopleGrove hosted events. Identify opportunities to plan, organize and attend the ones that matter most to the portfolio. Serve as the voice of the collective client inside PeopleGrove, sharing and providing feedback with CS Leadership, Product and Engineering. Who You Are 6+ years in client success, account management, or a related role in higher education or SaaS, including experience leading or mentoring a team. Track record of managing renewals and account growth for institutional or enterprise clients. Experience with customer success or CRM platforms such as ChurnZero and Salesforce. Strong strategic and consultative skills, comfortable setting direction with senior stakeholders at a college or university. Clear communicator, in writing and in front of a room. Data-driven approach to tracking account health and identifying risk. Comfortable managing multiple institutional relationships and competing priorities at once. Bachelor's degree in a related field; advanced degree a plus. Background in higher education, SaaS, or both preferred. Perks & Benefits Competitive salary + annual bonus Flexible PTO and hybrid/remote work options Full medical, dental, and vision coverage 401K with generous company match + financial planning Company-paid life and disability insurance Collaborative and purpose-driven culture About us As the trusted leader in student and alumni lifecycle engagement, clinical and non-clinical experiential education and career readiness, PeopleGrove+CORE Higher Education Group helps colleges and universities drive real outcomes. With a combined focus on meaningful engagement and simplifying the complexities of clinical and non-clinical experiential learning, the company partners with institutions to prepare students for career success and beyond. Leveraging over 16 years of industry leadership and a dedicated team of over 100 professionals, PeopleGrove+CORE offers innovative software solutions to scale and optimize a wide range of programs. This includes mentorship, career readiness, competency tracking, and seamless student placement and progress monitoring in clinical settings. The platform is designed to meet the demands of programs of all sizes, from those with ten students to tens of thousands.At the center of our mission is the belief that career success is built on meaningful experiences and human connection. By pairing AI-powered tools with high-touch engagement, they empower institutions to personalize, streamline, and scale their efforts. This creates lasting value for students, alumni, and the communities they serve by anchoring the student journey in the power of experience, connection, and support.