Junior Account Manager

Prime Power; Reading; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Junior Account Manager in Reading to maintain client relationships and manage recruitment processes. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and attention to detail. Responsibilities include overseeing candidate selection and providing excellent account management. The role requires a proactive approach and full driving licence. Working hours are Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 5:30pm.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in recruitment, staffing, or account management preferred.
• Comfortable liaising with clients and candidates at all levels.
• Motivated to learn and grow within a dynamic, people-focused organization.

Responsibilities

• Develop a strong understanding of the personnel approach and processes.
• Act as the main point of contact for client liaison on-site.
• Oversee candidate selection, interviews, registration, and induction processes.
• Conduct regular site visits and monitor attendance figures.

Skills

Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills

Confident communicator

Highly organized

Proactive problem-solving

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Team player

Full clean driving licence

Tools

CRM or database systems

Job description

Overview

The Junior Account Manager plays a key role in maintaining and developing client relationships, managing recruitment processes, and ensuring exceptional service delivery. This role requires strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to build lasting partnerships with clients and candidates alike. The successful candidate will support the Senior Manager in driving business growth and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop a strong understanding of the Gravity Personnel approach, processes, and procedures.
• Act as the main point of contact for client liaison on-site, introducing new business opportunities where appropriate.
• Oversee candidate selection, interviews, registration, and induction processes.
• Maintain and update in-house databases for both client and employee records.
• Complete and submit a daily activity schedule to document recruitment and client servicing activities.
• Conduct regular site visits, ensuring accurate documentation and compliance with company standards.
• Monitor and report attendance figures for workforce management and performance tracking.
• Manage the advertising and filling of vacancies, including planning and executing recruitment drives during peak periods.
• Gather and act upon worker and client feedback, proactively resolving issues to ensure service satisfaction.
• Provide excellent account management for existing client contracts, maintaining daily communication and building strong working relationships.
• Support any additional tasks delegated by the Senior Manager in line with operational goals.
• Participate in the out-of-hours phone rota to provide responsive client support.

Key Skills And Attributes

• Strong interpersonal and relationship‑building skills.
• Confident communicator both over the phone and face‑to‑face.
• Highly organized with excellent attention to detail.
• Proactive approach to client service and problem‑solving.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment with competing priorities.
• Team player with a positive, can‑do attitude.
• Full clean driving licence.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Previous experience in recruitment, staffing, or account management preferred.
• Comfortable liaising with clients and candidates at all levels.
• Competent in using CRM or database systems.
• Motivated to learn and grow within a dynamic, people‑focused organization.

Working Hours

Monday – Friday, 8:30am – 5:30pm (participation in out-of-hours phone rota required)

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, unfortunately we are not able to respond to every application personally. If you have not been contacted within 2 working weeks of your CV submission, please assume your application has been unsuccessful.