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Director, Client Advisory

Denver, CO · Hybrid

$175K - $225K/yr

Director, Client Advisory Denver, CO | Hybrid | $175,000 to $225,000/yr The Opportunity NOW CFO is ... team development. You'll own a portfolio of client relationships, mentor and grow a team of ...

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Director, Client Advisory

Denver, CO · Hybrid

$175K - $225K/yr

Director, Client Advisory Denver, CO | Hybrid | $175,000 to $225,000/yr The Opportunity NOW CFO is ... team development. You'll own a portfolio of client relationships, mentor and grow a team of ...

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Director, Client Advisory

Denver, CO · On-site

$175K - $225K/yr

Director, Client Advisory Denver, CO | Hybrid | $175,000 to $225,000/yr The Opportunity NOW CFO is ... team development. You'll own a portfolio of client relationships, mentor and grow a team of ...

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Director, Client Advisory

Denver, CO · On-site

$175 - $225/hr

... Director to lead a portfolio of client relationships and help shape the future of our Denver ... team development. You'll own a portfolio of client relationships, mentor and grow a team of ...

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Director of Development

Denver, CO · On-site

$85 - $88/hr

In coordination with the Director of Client Programs, manage the organization's social media ... Strategic Plan Development & Monitoring: Attend and actively participate in Strategic Plan ...

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Director, Client Strategy

Denver, CO

Strategic Focus The Director of Client Strategy raises the strategic ceiling on Wheelhouse's most ... Development & Education credit * Joy Fund of $50 per month that can be spent on anything that ...

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How much do director of client development jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 6, 2026, the average yearly pay for director of client development in Colorado is $138,011.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $105,200.00 and $176,100.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a director of client development?

To thrive as a Director of Client Development, you need extensive experience in strategic account management, business development, and a proven track record of driving client growth, often supported by a bachelor's or master's degree in business or a related field. Familiarity with CRM platforms like Salesforce, data analysis tools, and proposal management systems is typically required. Exceptional leadership, negotiation, and relationship-building skills help foster long-term client partnerships and motivate cross-functional teams. These skills are crucial for identifying and capitalizing on growth opportunities, ensuring client satisfaction, and achieving organizational revenue goals.

What are some common challenges a director of client development faces when managing multiple high-value client accounts?

A Director of Client Development often juggles competing priorities across several key accounts, balancing the need to deliver tailored solutions while maintaining strong relationships with each client. Managing expectations, ensuring consistent communication, and coordinating cross-functional teams to address client needs are frequent challenges. Additionally, staying ahead of industry trends and proactively identifying opportunities for client growth requires strategic thinking and adaptability. Successful Directors often rely on robust project management skills and strong internal collaboration to overcome these challenges.

What is the difference between Director Of Client Development vs Business Development Manager?

AspectDirector Of Client DevelopmentBusiness Development Manager
CredentialsTypically requires a bachelor’s degree, often with experience in sales, marketing, or related fieldsUsually holds a bachelor’s degree, with a focus on sales, marketing, or business
Work EnvironmentLeads client relationships and strategic growth initiatives, often in senior roles within organizationsFocuses on identifying new business opportunities and generating sales, often in a more tactical role
Industry UsageCommonly used in consulting, technology, and service industries for client relationship leadershipWidely used across industries for expanding business and sales efforts

The main difference is that the Director Of Client Development oversees strategic client relationships and long-term growth, while a Business Development Manager focuses on generating new business opportunities and sales. The director role is more senior and strategic, whereas the manager role is more tactical and execution-focused.

What does a director of client development do?

A director of client development is responsible for building and maintaining relationships with clients to drive business growth. They identify new opportunities, develop strategic plans, and coordinate sales or marketing efforts to expand the company's client base. Strong communication, leadership skills, and industry knowledge are essential for success in this role.

What cities in Colorado are hiring for Director Of Client Development jobs?

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Infographic showing various Director Of Client Development job openings in Colorado as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 82% Full Time, 14% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 89% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $138,011 per year, or $66.4 per hour.

Director of Client Development - Financial Planning

Mercer Advisors

Denver, CO • On-site

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Mercer Advisors rating

8.9

Company rating: 8.9 out of 10

Based on 5 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

Job Description
Job Description

Why Work at Mercer Advisors?

For more than 40 years, Mercer Advisors has been helping families amplify and simplify their financial lives by integrating financial planning, investment management, business management, tax, estate, insurance, and more, all managed by a single team. We deliver the kind of comprehensive care once reserved for only the wealthiest households.

Today, we serve over 42,800+ families across 110+ cities across the U.S. Ranked the #1 RIA Firm in the nation by Barron's for two consecutive years, Mercer Advisors is an independent fiduciary legally bound to act in our clients' best interests — always.*

Mercer Advisors offers a workplace that stands apart in the financial industry. More than half of our employees and client-facing professionals are women, reflecting the clients we serve. With a flexible, national footprint, we build our teams around exceptional talent — wherever they are.

Join us and help families amplify and simplify their financial lives with confidence.

* Mercer Advisors was ranked #1 for RIA firms with up to $70 billion in assets. The Barron's top RIA ranking is based on a combination of metrics – including size, growth, service quality, technology, succession planning and others. No fee was paid for participation in the ranking, however, Mercer Advisors has paid a fee to Barron's to use the ranking in marketing. Please see important information about the ranking criteria methodology here.

Job Summary:

The Director of Financial Planning Operations will oversee a team of Financial Planners dedicated to creating prospect financial plans that drive new client acquisition for Mercer Advisors. This role ensures operational excellence, strategic capacity planning, and process improvement while serving as an individual contributor with CFP credentials. The leader will hire, train, and mentor planners, manage workflow efficiency, and design scalable solutions to support future growth.

Essential Job Functions:

  • Team Leadership: Hire, train, mentor, and develop 13 Financial Planners supporting Client Development.
  • Operational Oversight: Manage planner capacity, workflow, and deadlines; create strategic plans to absorb future growth and increased demand for prospect proposals.
  • Individual Contribution: Serve as a CFP® practitioner, producing prospect financial plans to support client acquisition.
  • Performance Management: Motivate and lead the team, ensuring accountability, full capacity utilization, and high-quality output. Develop KPIs, KPI tracking, financial modeling and KPI reporting. Responsibilities involve strategy development, execution and reporting to senior management on sales driven financial outcomes. Prepare accurate financial reports and performance dashboards for management.
  • Drive long-term strategy: Design and implement process enhancements to unlock capacity, improve efficiency, and support process improvement. Identify and implement efficiencies in automation and quality delivery of our sales process.

Manage internal stakeholders: Drive engagement and alignment across internal stakeholders by collaborating with senior leaders, escalating critical issues, and identifying opportunities for improvement. This role requires a highly innovative leader who can thrive within a complex, cross-matrix organization. Key responsibilities include ensuring strategic alignment, fostering shared accountability, and cultivating a culture of seamless collaboration—where teams leverage their unique expertise to achieve collective success.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Certifications & Experience: CFP® strongly preferred. Minimum 5 years of financial planning experience and prior management experience ideal.
  • Technical Proficiency: Strong knowledge of eMoney; proficiency in Salesforce, Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Teams/Zoom, PowerBI.
  • Leadership & Communication: Exceptional orchestration skills; outstanding written and verbal communication abilities.
  • Problem-Solving & Ownership: Proactive problem solver with high ownership; adept at risk identification and mitigation.
  • Adaptability: Thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment; capable of strategic thinking and execution.
  • Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution required.

Work Schedule: Daytime and evening hours as needed.

Working Conditions: Professional office environment. Working inside. Standing and sitting.

Application Deadline: The initial deadline for applications is 09/05/2026. Applications submitted after this date may still be considered on a rolling basis until the position/program is filled. We encourage all interested candidates to apply as early as possible. If a final decision has not been made by the initial deadline, subsequent applications will be reviewed as they are received.

Actual base pay within this range will be based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to the applicant's geographic location, relevant experience, education, skills and licenses/certifications. This position is also eligible to earn incentive compensation through one of Mercer Advisors' incentive compensation programs.

Base Pay Range
$170,000—$200,000 USD

Benefits:

Mercer Advisors offers a competitive and robust benefit package to our employees. Our benefit programs are focused on meeting all of our employees and their eligible dependents health and welfare needs. We offer the following:

  • Company Paid Basic Life & AD&D Insurance
  • Company Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • Supplemental Life & AD Short-Term Disability; Accident; Critical Illness; and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
  • Three Cigna medical plans offerings including two High Deductible Health Plans and a Traditional Co-Pay medical plan.
  • Kaiser Medical plans available in California
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contributions if enrolled in either HDHP medical plan.
  • Two comprehensive Dental Plans
  • Vision Insurance Plan
  • Dependent Care Savings Account for child and dependent care.
  • 14 Company Paid Holidays including a full week off at Thanksgiving.
  • Generous paid time off program for vacation and sick days
  • Employee Assistance Plan
  • Family Medical Leave
  • Paid Parental Leave (8 weeks)
  • Maternity benefits utilizing company paid STD, any supplemental STD, plus Parental Leave (8 weeks) to provide time for recovery, baby bonding, and enjoying your family time.
  • Adoption Assistance Reimbursement Program
  • Company Paid Concierge Services for you and your loved ones for the spectrum of caring needs for your aging parents, young children, life's challenges and more.
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan with both Traditional and Roth plans with per pay period match as well as an after-tax option
  • Pet Insurance
  • Personalized financial planning and guidance from Mercer Advisors professionals, offered at preferred employee pricing

We are not accepting unsolicited resumes from agencies and/or search firms for this job posting.

Mercer Advisors is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Mercer Advisors participates in E-Verify and complies with federal employment eligibility verification requirements.

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