Client Partner, Food & Beverage, QSR & Auto

Job overview

The Client Partner, Food & Beverage, QSR & Auto role is remote-first, with priority given to candidates in New York City, Chicago, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Boston, Seattle, or Philadelphia. Compensation is $140,000–$160,000 per year base, with a 50% base / variable structure. The role is on Knit's Sales team and supports enterprise clients in food and beverage, quick-service restaurants, and automotive. The client partner owns and grows enterprise relationships through renewals, expansion, and new opportunities. By coordinating with Customer Success, Research, and Product, the role helps clients use Knit’s AI-native research platform to inform business decisions and supports the company’s growth in these verticals.

What you'll do

• Own a portfolio of 10–20 enterprise accounts, including existing clients and targeted new accounts
• drive renewals, upsells, and cross-sells
• identify new business units, teams, and use cases
• advise senior client leaders
• develop account plans and map stakeholders
• lead commercial negotiations
• collaborate with Customer Success, Research, and Product
• represent Knit at industry events
• maintain pipeline integrity, forecasts, and documentation
• travel as needed for customer meetings and conferences.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

client partner

food & beverage

qsr

auto

remote-first

seattle wa priority location

enterprise accounts

strategic sales

account growth

renewals and expansion

$140k–$160k base

travel as needed

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Equity options
• medical, dental, and vision coverage
• additional coverage
• company laptop
• one-time onboarding technology stipend
• 401(k) with company match
• flexible time off
• hybrid working.

Why this role

Remote-first company with office spaces in its hubs; travel as needed for in-person customer meetings and industry conferences, plus two US in-person company events per year. Requires 7+ years of enterprise account management, client partnerships, or strategic sales experience in research and insights.

About the employer

Knit is hiring for this role. Industry: Computer Facilities Management Services. Sector: 54.