--- title: Client Manager at Propelis in Chicago, IL description: Propelis is hiring for the Client Manager role in Chicago, IL. Pays $110K–$120K per year. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/client-manager-at-propelis-01a1b186-ace3-7f0a-b230-819eeb2971d0 date: 2026-11-15T01:26:44Z og_description: Join Propelis as Client Manager in Chicago, IL. Pays $110K–$120K per year. Full-time, on-site role. Requires 6+ years of experience. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/wkzvm8.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Search url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs --- | | | |---|---| | **Company** | Propelis | | **Location** | Chicago, IL | | **Salary** | $110K/yr - $120K/yr | | **Type** | Full Time | | **Posted** | Nov 06, 2026 | ## Is this job real? **Ghost job check:** A · Low risk. Probably a real opening. ## Visa sponsorship - **H-1B:** No H-1B sponsorship on record for Propelis. - **E-Verify:** No E-Verify enrollment on record for Propelis. ## Pay for similar jobs Most similar jobs pay $90,000 – $119,000 a year (median $104,000). ## Description SGX, part of the Propelis Group, brings together more than 150 years of combined experience from SGS&Co and SGK, forming a powerhouse in packaging graphics, prepress, and print production. We offer a full suite of solutions, including artwork and file preparation, plate and cylinder production, and metal deco services, supported by advanced technology and a global footprint. **Role Purpose** The Client Manager builds effective relationships with entry- to mid-level client contacts, ensuring efficient coordination of projects from estimation to completion and partnering with the project team to deliver on time and on budget. The role uses an understanding of the Company's and the client's industry, business and products to identify opportunities to sell additional solutions that meet existing client needs. This is an onsite role at the client's location 4x per week **Key Accountabilities** -  Manage efficient, accurate and timely coordination of assigned project activities to support profitability. -  Serve as the main day-to-day contact for clients, suppliers, external partners and the Account Team. -  Coordinate client-specific projects across the lifecycle — estimate creation, resourcing, progress monitoring and invoice generation. -  Ensure accurate, timely invoices via correct project details and supporting evidence (change orders and rework). -  Support revenue growth by selling additional products/services and contributing to innovative proposals; meet volume and revenue targets per account. -  Initiate new data-item requests via the Master Data Management (MDM) process; partner with Client Integration for smooth new-client transitions. -  Manage and balance marketing budgets to maximize ROI; provide pricing and promotional-planning expertise. -  Plan, direct and coordinate the activities of employee(s); mentor, coach, train and develop the team. **Qualifications & Experience** Education - Bachelor's Degree in Sales, Marketing or related field; advanced degree (MBA/Master's) preferred Minimum Experience - 6+ years account management in a creative design agency, market research firm or similar consulting environment; prior managerial/supervisory experience preferred **Technical Skills** - High proficiency in MS Office Suite, Outlook and Internet applications - Project coordination from estimate creation to invoice generation - Master Data Management (MDM) process and guidelines - Pricing, promotional planning and marketing-budget/ROI management **Core Competencies** - Strong analytical, prioritizing, problem-solving, presentation and planning skills - Strong verbal and written communication - Relationship-building with internal and external clients - Subject-matter expertise on processes, capacity and timelines - Works autonomously and within a team in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment **Leadership Competencies** - Plans, directs and coordinates the activities of employee(s) to accomplish goals - Mentors, coaches, trains and develops team - Influences peers and senior management **Key Performance Indicators** - Attainment of volume and revenue targets per account - On-time, on-budget project delivery and invoicing accuracy - Marketing-budget ROI and incremental sales - Client satisfaction, retention and relationship growth - Quality of client deliverables and team development **About Propelis:** Propelis is a portfolio of global marketing services and technology companies with a combined legacy of **150+ years**, **2,000+ clients**, **9,000 employees**, and operations across **30** countries. Propelis provides the scale and support of a global organization while preserving the unique culture and identity of each company in its portfolio. For more information visit: www.SGXgraphics.com Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets, and we pay differently based on those defined markets. The U.S. pay range for this position is $110,000 USD - $120,000 USD annually. Ultimately, in determining pay, we will consider the successful candidate’s location, experience, and other job-related factors. Group benefits currently include a selection of health care plans with prescription drug coverage, dental plan, vision plan, basic and supplemental life insurance, a flexible spending account for medical and dependent care expenses or a health savings account based on plan selection, short/long term disability and 401(k) Savings Plan. #LI-VU1 #LI-DNP ## Skills - Return On Investment - Project Management - Balance Sheet - SAP Master Data Management MDM - Change Order Management - Prepress Processes - Growth Strategies - Training And Development - Problem Solving - Planning - Account Management - Relationship Building - Project Coordination - Supervisory Skills - Microsoft Outlook - Print Production - Packaging - Market Research - Global Marketing - Team Building - Coordinating - Microsoft Office - Store Presentation - Progress Monitoring - Communication - Invoicing - Budgeting - Sales ## Benefits - Health Insurance - Dental Insurance - Vision Insurance - Disability Insurance - Life Insurance - 401(k) Plans - Tax-Advantaged Accounts ## Related - [Sales & Business Development jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/sales-and-business-development?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Account Management jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/sales-and-business-development/account-management?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Account Manager jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/sales-and-business-development/account-management/account-manager?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Browse all companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) ## Explore this job market - [Illinois](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/illinois?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 101556 jobs - [Chicago, IL](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/illinois/chicago?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 29556 jobs - [Marketing Services](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/media-and-communications/marketing-services?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 19911 jobs ## Related pages - [Illinois](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/illinois?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 101556 jobs - [Chicago, IL](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/illinois/chicago?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 29556 jobs - [Marketing Services](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/media-and-communications/marketing-services?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 19911 jobs ## Browse - [Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by country](https://www.foundrole.com/locations?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs in the United States by state and city](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B sponsors by location](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B salaries](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-salaries?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Sectors and industries](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by career field](https://www.foundrole.com/careers?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Latest jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/latest?utm_source=ai_markdown)