Account Manager - IT Recruitment

Four Squared Recruitment Ltd • Permanent • Remote (Birmingham, West Midlands, England, United Kingdom) • £40k - £45k / year • 5h ago

Account Manager - IT Recruitment
Location: Edgbaston, Birmingham - Hybrid after initial probation period - with travel to client sites
Salary: £(phone number removed)K - £(Apply online only)K OTE
Mon-Thurs 8-5.30pm or 8.30-6pm/Fri-8.30-3pm (early finish)

My client are a specialist IT recruiter and are now looking for an experienced Account Manager with IT sales knowledge, to join their Major Accounts team. This role is all about maximising opportunities within their existing client base, strengthening relationships, and driving growth through exceptional service.

The Role
This is a client-facing, relationship-driven role, with a strong emphasis on networking, account expansion, and consultative business development. (no cold calling!)

As an Account Manager, you'll act as the key point of contact for a portfolio of major accounts/Value Added Resellers, along with relationship management, client development, and commercial growth. You'll work closely with decision-makers, hiring managers, and stakeholders to identify hiring needs, uncover opportunities, and ensure our delivery team is positioned to provide the right recruitment solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Manage and grow new, lapsed and existing relationships across major accounts/Value Added Resellers, acting as a trusted IT recruitment partner.
Develop account strategies to identify opportunities for expansion ("land and expand").
Build relationships with decision-makers, stakeholders, and hiring managers at all levels.
Proactively arrange and attend client meetings, lunches, dinners, and site visits to strengthen engagement.
Maintain a deep understanding of client needs, business structures, and hiring challenges.
Collaborate with the delivery team to ensure roles are filled quickly and effectively.
Maintain accurate records of client interactions and pipeline activity in CRM.
Work closely with internal stakeholders to ensure excellent client experience.
Achieve and exceed agreed client development and revenue targets.

Skills & Experience Required

Proven background in IT recruitment or IT sales with strong commercial awareness (essential)
Experience and in-depth knowledge and understanding of contract recruitment (desirable but not essential as can be trained)
Track record of developing accounts and building long-term client partnerships.
Strong business development and relationship-building skills at all levels.
Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
Confident networking, presenting, and representing the company in client meetings and events.
Ability to identify opportunities and convert them into roles for the delivery team.
Highly organised, proactive, and self-motivated.

What We Offer

Competitive base salary + excellent commission.
Opportunity to work on major accounts with high growth potential.
Clear progression path in a growing, ambitious agency.
Regular client entertainment and networking opportunities.
A supportive and collaborative culture working with industry leaders.
Opportunity to build and grow your own team.

Other benefits include:

Unrivalled commission scheme
Early Friday finishes
Additional Family First leave days
Bring your dog to work (we are big dog lovers!)
'Once in a lifetime' team trips. In the past, they have visited Dubai, Havana, and Rio de Janeiro
Life insurance policy
Bike to Work Scheme
Electric charging point for electric vehicles

If you wish to be considered for this role, please email your cv to (url removed) or call me to discuss on (phone number removed).

If you have not heard from us within three weeks of submitting your application, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. We thank you for your interest and encourage you to apply for future opportunities.

You may also be interested in these jobs

Account Manager

Randstad Internal Resourcer • Permanent • Remote (Birmingham, West Midlands, England, United Kingdom) • £40k - £50k / year • 5h ago

HR & Recruitment & Training Work From Home

Most top-tier IT recruiters didn't get into this industry to spend 70% of their week formatting CVs, screening candidates and managing delivery logistics. At Randstad Digital, we strip the role back to what high performe...

5h ago

Apply

HR Advisor

Sellick Partnership • Temporary • Remote (Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, England, United Kingdom) • £22 - £24 / hour • 5h ago

HR & Recruitment & Training Work From Home

Role: HR Advisor Sector: Public Sector Duration: Temporary until end of January 2027 Location: Warwickshire Salary: £20 - £24 PAYE per hour Sellick Partnership is currently recruiting for an experienced HR Advisor join o...

5h ago

Apply

Head of HR

Nationwide Recruitment Service & HR Careers • Permanent • Remote (Birmingham, West Midlands, England, United Kingdom) • £40k - £50k / year • 5h ago

HR & Recruitment & Training Part Time Work From Home

Head of HR | Head of People Part-Time | Hybrid Working | Birmingham £35,000 (28 Hours) | £50,000 FTE Flexible Working Available: 28 hours can be worked across 3, 4 or 5 days Looking for a Senior HR Role Without the Long...

5h ago

Apply

HR Business Partner

Hays Business Support • Temporary • Remote (Warwick, Warwickshire, England, United Kingdom) • £251 - £300 / day • 1d ago

HR & Recruitment & Training Work From Home

Your new company A highly successful and evolving national organisation is seeking an experienced HR Business Partner to join its people team on an initial 6-month fixed-term contract. This is an exciting opportunity to...

1d ago

Apply

HR Business Partner

Hays Business Support • Temporary • Remote (Warwick, Warwickshire, England, United Kingdom) • £251 - £300 / day • 1d ago

HR & Recruitment & Training Work From Home

1d ago

Apply

You may also be interested in these jobs

Account Manager

HR Advisor

Head of HR

HR Business Partner

HR Business Partner

HIREDONLINE

JOB SEEKERS

RECRUITERS

TOP SEARCHES