Account Manager

Job Description

The Account Manager will develop and manage a portfolio of accounts with recurring, high-volume recruitment needs and screen candidates based on employer specifications. The role combines strategic outreach with personalized client hiring support, ensuring job seekers from diverse backgrounds are matched with quality employment opportunities.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with employers across various industries to identify job opportunities.
• Conduct business development meetings, cold calling, and outreach activities, including attending events or job fairs, canvassing, and networking to expand employer partnerships.
• Meet and exceed performance goals related to employer engagement, job placements, and client outcomes.
• Track account activity, job leads, and placement outcomes using Salesforce and Excel.
• Prepare reports and updates for leadership on account performance and client progress.

Employer and Job Seeker Client Support

Deeply understand and communicate employer specifications to ensure skills, competencies, and other requirements are clearly understood. Collaborate with career coaches and service teams to match job seekers to appropriate opportunities and provide feedback regarding candidate fit. Screen job seekers from diverse backgrounds for client employment opportunities to accurately assess their skills, goals, and barriers to employment. Maintain ongoing communication with employers and candidates throughout the hiring process. Support interview coordination, hiring events, and employer recruitment initiatives as needed.

Requirements

• While a degree is not required, a Bachelor's degree in Business, Sales, Human Services, or a related field may be beneficial.
• Three (3) or more years of experience in account management, workforce development, business development, staffing, recruiting, or sales.
• Experience in staffing, recruiting, employment services, workforce development, or employer engagement.
• Demonstrated success developing employer partnerships and generating job opportunities.
• Demonstrated success meeting performance goals related to placements, employer engagement, outreach activities, and business development.
• Knowledge of Salesforce, Zoom, Microsoft 365, or similar platforms, with the ability to quickly learn and utilize technology tools effectively.
• Familiarity with performance metrics, outcome tracking, and reporting.
• Bilingual or multilingual abilities are highly desirable, especially Spanish.
• Ability to clearly and professionally engage with employers, job seekers, and internal teams.

Skill

• Problem Solving and Strategic Thinking
• Relationship Management
• Technology and Systems

About Us

Grant Associates is a national workforce development company that is passionate about raising the economic security of the people, businesses, and communities we serve. Since opening our doors in 1997, we have operated programs in cities large and small, partnering with communities to build the human side of economic development. As one of the largest workforce development organizations in North America, we have provided workforce development services to more than 50,000 companies and helped more than 1.2 million people achieve their career goals. Grant Associates is a wholly owned subsidiary of Advanced Personnel Management (APM) Group, a leading international provider of Human Services with offices in ten countries.

Pay

$ 66,300 - $ 70,000 Annually

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