Account Executive- Key Accounts

Harnham; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Base + Commission

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in New York City is seeking an experienced Business Development Manager to manage and grow existing client accounts. The ideal candidate will have a proven background in contract recruitment and strong account management skills. This role offers the chance to work with an established client base and the opportunity for career progression in a rapidly growing office. Competitive base salary plus commission included.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in contract recruitment is a must.
• Strong account management or client services background within recruitment.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and grow existing client accounts with active agreements.
• Deepen relationships by understanding client needs.
• Identify cross-sell and up-sell opportunities.
• Identify cross-sell and up-sell opportunities within current accounts.
• Act as the primary point of contact, ensuring excellent client satisfaction and retention.
• Collaborate with leadership to shape account growth strategies.

Skills

Account management

Communication

Relationship-building

Business development

Knowledge of Data & AI

Job description

Overview

Business Development Manager – Key Accounts at Harnham in New York City. We’re hiring an experienced Account Manager to take ownership of existing accounts with active agreements, focusing on expanding our footprint and growing revenue across an engaged client base. This is a brand-new role within our NYC team, offering the opportunity to step into a warm desk with established agreements and build upon it to maximize success.

What You’ll Do

• Manage and grow existing client accounts with active agreements in place.
• Deepen relationships by understanding client needs and expanding services offered.
• Partner with recruiters to deliver top Data & AI talent to clients.
• Identify cross-sell and up-sell opportunities within current accounts.
• Act as the primary point of contact, ensuring excellent client satisfaction and retention.
• Collaborate with leadership to shape account growth strategies.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience in contract recruitment is a must.
• Strong account management or client services background within recruitment.
• Business development mindset with the ability to expand existing agreements.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Knowledge of Data & AI, tech, or related industries is a plus.
• Entrepreneurial approach and desire to grow within a fast-scaling business.

What We Offer

• Competitive Base + Commission
• Opportunity to work with an established and engaged client base from day one.
• Career progression in a rapidly growing U.S. office.

Additional Details

• Location: New York, NY
• Salary: Competitive
• Employment type: Full-time
• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Job function: Business Development and Sales
• Industries: Staffing and Recruiting

If you’re an experienced Account Manager with a strong background in contract recruitment, ready to make an impact by owning and expanding key client agreements, this is the opportunity to step into a warm desk and grow with one of the leading names in Data & AI recruitment.