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defi AUTO LLC

Senior Client Executive

Jackson, MS · On-site

$100K - $150K/yr

The Senior Client Executive assumes the leadership role in managing defi SOLUTIONS business ... relationships with a portfolio of large, multi-million dollar clients from a strategic and ...

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Executive Director

Jackson, MS

Leadership & Management * Ensure ongoing local programmatic excellence, rigorous program evaluation, and consistent quality of finance and administration, fundraising, program implementation, member ...

InEvent

Account Executive

Jackson, MS · Remote

... and managers. WHO WE ARE InEvent is a remote event tech company with InEventers in over 13 ... SALES ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE Are you interested in unlimited earning potential selling event technology ...

InEvent

Account Executive

Jackson, MS · On-site +1

... and managers. WHO WE ARE InEvent is a remote event tech company with InEventers in over 13 ... SALES ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE Are you interested in unlimited earning potential selling event technology ...

InEvent

Account Executive

Jackson, MS · Remote

... and managers. WHO WE ARE InEvent is a remote event tech company with InEventers in over 13 ... SALES ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE Are you interested in unlimited earning potential selling event technology ...

DEX Imaging

MPS Sales Account Executive

Flowood, MS · On-site

The DEX MPS Account Executive is responsible for uncovering new, and growing existing, DEX print ... In addition, they manage joint sales activities with Staples Sales Office Products Representatives.

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How much do executive manager jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 12, 2026, the average yearly pay for executive manager in Ridgeland, MS is $86,795.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $60,800.00 and $107,100.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

How does an executive manager typically collaborate with other departments to achieve organizational goals?

Executive Managers play a pivotal role in fostering cross-departmental collaboration by setting strategic priorities, facilitating regular interdepartmental meetings, and ensuring clear communication channels. They often work closely with department heads to align projects and initiatives with the organization's objectives, address challenges, and allocate resources effectively. This collaboration not only streamlines operations but also promotes a unified approach to problem-solving and innovation, which is essential for achieving long-term goals.

What is the difference between Executive Manager vs Operations Manager?

AspectExecutive ManagerOperations Manager
Primary FocusStrategic planning and overall organizational leadershipDay-to-day operations and process management
Required CredentialsBachelor's degree, often MBA, leadership experienceBachelor's degree, experience in operations or management
Work EnvironmentExecutive offices, boardrooms, strategic meetingsOperational sites, team management, process improvement
Industry UsageCommon in corporate, large organizations, nonprofitsCommon across industries, manufacturing, services, retail

While both roles involve leadership, the Executive Manager focuses on strategic direction and organizational growth, whereas the Operations Manager handles daily operations and process efficiency. Understanding these differences helps in choosing the right career path or hiring the appropriate professional.

What is an executive manager?

An executive manager works to establish goals and a vision within a company. In this career, you work throughout the entire organization or business and develop policies, procedures, and budgets. You work closely with each department’s chief or executive and ensure the company is on a path to success. As an executive manager, you stand as the chief of any particular department. You can be recognized as the CEO or Chief Executive Officer, which works as an overarching executive manager. Other executive manager positions are the Chief Operating Officers, or COOs, and Chief Financial Officers, or CFOs. Qualifications for an executive manager position include years of experience in your field of expertise and strong leadership abilities. Executive managers typically have degrees, such as a bachelor’s or master’s in their respective field.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an executive manager, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Executive Manager, you need strong leadership abilities, strategic planning expertise, and a background in business management, typically supported by an advanced degree such as an MBA. Familiarity with enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, financial analysis tools, and project management software is often required. Exceptional communication, decision-making, and emotional intelligence set top performers apart in this role. These skills ensure effective organizational leadership, efficient operations, and the capacity to drive growth and change.
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Infographic showing various Executive Manager job openings in Ridgeland, MS as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 94% Full Time, and 6% Contract. Highlights an 78% In-person, and 22% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $86,795 per year, or $41.7 per hour.

Senior Client Executive

defi AUTO LLC

Jackson, MS • On-site

$100K - $150K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 20 days ago

Job description

About defi SOLUTIONS:

It’s an exciting time to join defi!

defi SOLUTIONS partners with captives, banks, credit unions, and finance companies of all types and sizes to allow lenders to focus and transform their operations. The company’s comprehensive suite of originations, servicing, and managed servicing solutions together with technology-enabled processing services creates a flexible, configurable, and scalable platform that addresses lenders and borrowers ever-evolving needs. defi SOLUTIONS combines the expertise of defi SOLUTIONS and the former Sagent Auto Lending with the backing of Warburg Pincus, Bain Capital Ventures and Fiserv.



Position Purpose:

The Senior Client Executive assumes the leadership role in managing defi SOLUTIONS business relationships with a portfolio of large, multi-million dollar clients from a strategic and consultative perspective. Serving as the primary contact for the client’s executive and/ or senior level managers, the Senior Client Executive is responsible for managing and growing the overall relationship with key senior-level decision makers and influencers at assigned clients to create customer loyalty and increase revenues. The Senior Client Executive will leverage our solutions to maximize client’s growth and profitability, utilizing various company resources to ensure client satisfaction, retention and increased profitability for defi SOLUTIONS.


Essential functions:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

Client Relationship:

  • Establish and maintain effective relationships with key senior executive and operational decision makers by proactively meeting on-site with clients. Understand the politics of client’s organization in order to appropriately influence decision makers.
  • Understand business problems, strategic objectives, competitive standing, and critical success factors to determine the best solutions.
  • Leverage defi SOLUTIONS internal resources, including business unit and corporate executives, to establish and maintain an effective relationship with the client.
  • Utilize consultative approach to demonstrate our desire to maximize client’s growth & profitability.
  • Develop and document an Account Plan at least annually that includes the integration of other defi SOLUTIONS business units, establish a course of action to accomplish specific goals, and coordinate Account Plan with other business units.
  • Promote client attendance at defi SOLUTIONS sponsored events


Client Retention:

  • As a key component of the client’s Account Plan, develop a plan to secure timely Service Agreement Renewals.
  • Monitor client satisfaction, facilitate improvement as needed, and regularly stay in touch with client’s key stakeholders.
  • Leverage industry trends and defi SOLUTIONS competition knowledge to demonstrate defi SOLUTION’s value proposition.


Revenue Maintenance & Growth:

  • Understand and promote defi SOLUTIONS capabilities, solution sets and match those with client’s needs, ensuring that defi SOLUTIONS increases wallet share with each client
  • Understand the client’s business problems and strategic objectives; develop formal proposals for additional products & services that address the client’s needs.
  • Ensure a fair return on defi SOLUTIONS’ services rendered by following up on any client receivables and negotiating a fair resolution on any items in question.

**Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Required Education and Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree required. Relevant equivalent work experience may be substituted for degree requirement.
  • Lending technical experience.
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in one of the following areas: auto finance lending, software, or professional services.
  • Minimum 3 years of experience managing and growing relationships with large/complex financial organizations.

Preferred Education and Experience:

  • Additional special training in banking is highly desirable.
  • Knowledge of defi systems is helpful
  • Fundamental knowledge of computer systems including host-based systems, especially financial data processing systems highly desirable

Additional eligibility requirements:

  • Proven ability to interface with high level senior management or executives and requires minimal supervision and direction.
  • Competitive sales renewal ability.
  • Proven track record in attaining/exceeding of quota based metrics
  • Strategic account planning experience required
  • Strong presentation skills
  • Excellent communication skills that include internal communication of client opportunities, issues, escalations and external communication that includes key defi messages
  • Demonstrated leadership coupled with strong business acumen
  • Requires ability to influence at multiple levels internally and externally to accomplish business goals
  • Travel is required
  • Proficiency in working with Microsoft tools: Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.

Travel required:

  • Up to 50% travel

Affirmative Action/EEO statement:

defi SOLUTIONS is an Equal Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.