The Sector Manager is a member of the Global Clients & Sectors team and one of several professionals dedicated to supporting the firm's priority industry sectors. Working in close partnership with Sector Leaders, Relationship Partners, Client Account Teams, and colleagues across the global business, the Sector Manager plays a critical role in driving client development, strengthening client relationships, and identifying opportunities for revenue growth.

This role serves as a strategic connector across the firm, helping clients and lawyers access the right people, expertise, relationships, and resources to address client needs and expand opportunities.

The Sector

Manager works across practices, regions, and jurisdictions to facilitate collaboration, advance strategic priorities, and ensure the firm's collective capabilities are effectively leveraged to support clients within designated sectors.

The successful candidate will be highly collaborative, commercially focused, and skilled at building relationships across a complex global organization to help drive growth and deepen engagement with strategically important clients and industries.

Responsibilities

Support the execution of the firm's global sector strategy in partnership with Sector Leaders and the Head of Global Sectors

Collaborate with client teams to identify growth opportunities within existing and prospective client relationships

Facilitate cross-practice, cross-border, and cross-sector collaboration to ensure clients have access to the firm's full range of capabilities

Help lawyers and client teams navigate the firm to identify the most relevant expertise, relationships, and resources in support of client needs

Foster greater connectivity among sector participants across regions to maximize client opportunities and improve collaboration

Revenue Growth & Opportunity Enablement





Identify and advance opportunities to expand client relationships and increase the firm's share of client spend

Support strategic client planning efforts and assist teams in executing growth-focused action plans

Work with lawyers and client teams to uncover opportunities for multi-practice and multinational engagements

Monitor sector developments, client activity, and market trends to identify opportunities aligned with client priorities

Track and report on opportunity pipelines, engagement activities, and sector performance metrics

Global Coordination & Collaboration

Serve as a liaison between sector leadership, client teams, practice groups, and business professionals across the firm

Connect lawyers and client teams with the appropriate internal resources to support client pursuits and relationship development

Coordinate efforts among stakeholders to ensure opportunities are pursued efficiently and collaboratively

Support initiatives that enhance collaboration and strengthen engagement across the global sector community

Promote the sharing of client intelligence, relationship insights, and best practices across regions and practices

Strategic Client Support

Partner with Relationship Partners and Client Account Teams to strengthen engagement with key clients

Assist in identifying client priorities, emerging business needs, and opportunities for broader firm involvement

Support client team meetings, opportunity reviews, and action planning processes





Help drive accountability and follow-through on strategic client initiatives

Encourage a client-centric approach that prioritizes relationship growth and long-term value creation

Requirements

Academic Qualifications and Certifications:

Bachelor's degree required

Advanced degree or relevant professional qualification preferred

Experience

7+ years of experience in client development, client relationship management, strategic account management, sector management, or a related role within a law firm, professional services firm, or global corporate environment

Demonstrated success supporting revenue growth through strategic client engagement and relationship-building

Experience working with senior stakeholders across multiple geographies and business units

Experience supporting global clients, industry sectors, or strategic account programs is strongly preferred

Skills & Key Competencies:

Solid client development and relationship management capabilities

Demonstrated commercial acumen and understanding of revenue growth strategies

Ability to identify and facilitate cross-selling and collaborative opportunities

Exceptional networking and stakeholder management skills

Ability to influence and connect individuals across a matrixed global organization

Strong project management and organizational skills

Excellent communication and facilitation abilities

Highly collaborative, proactive, and solutions-oriented approach

Benefits

Remuneration and benefits package will reflect the successful candidates experience and competencies within the available range of $100 000 USD - $124 000USD.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of essential functions, responsibilities or requirements.

📌 Global Sector Manager (Winnipeg)
🏢 Dentons
📍 Winnipeg