Client Relationship Manager

Essential Staffing Solutions, LLC; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company matching

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Flexible schedule

Paid time off

Opportunities for professional growth

Job summary

Essential Staffing Solutions is seeking a dynamic Client Relationship Manager in Tampa, FL to drive growth in the multifamily staffing sector. You will build partnerships with property managers, conduct site visits, and identify staffing needs for our recruiting team.

Ideal candidates have strong networking skills, a proven ability to generate leads, and experience in staffing or related on-site multifamily environments. This role emphasizes relationship-building and market presence.

Qualifications

• Experience in staffing industry sales or business development is strongly preferred.
• Bachelor's degree preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Identify, prospect, and secure new business opportunities within the multifamily apartment industry.
• Build relationships with Property Managers, Regional Managers, Maintenance Supervisors, and key decision-makers.
• Conduct cold calls, email outreach, in-person visits, and follow-ups to generate new accounts.
• Meet established daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly sales activity and business development goals.
• Develop strategies to increase market presence, client engagement, and revenue growth.
• Maintain accurate records of leads, client interactions, and sales activity within the CRM system.
• Conduct weekly on-site visits to existing clients and prospective apartment communities, consistently meeting established site visit metrics.
• Maintain strong relationships with current clients to encourage repeat business and client retention.
• Identify staffing needs and uncover new job orders for our recruiting team.
• Proactively follow up with clients to ensure satisfaction and identify additional staffing opportunities.
• Address client concerns promptly and professionally.
• Work closely with recruiters and internal teams to coordinate staffing needs, candidate submissions, interviews, and successful placements.
• Actively participate in local Apartment Association events, including industry meetings, trade shows, educational seminars, and networking functions.
• Attend evening networking events, industry mixers, and other professional gatherings as needed.
• Represent Essential Staffing Solutions professionally while building brand awareness throughout the Tampa Bay multifamily community.
• Establish and strengthen connections with property management companies, apartment industry professionals, and industry partners.
• Stay informed about local multifamily market trends, new apartment developments, and upcoming staffing opportunities.

Skills

Sales

Business development

Relationship building

Networking

CRM proficiency

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

CRM systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Client Relationship Manager - Multifamily Staffing

Location: Tampa, FL

Company: Essential Staffing Solutions

Position Type: Full-Time | Inside & Outside Sales | Business Development

About The Role

Essential Staffing Solutions is seeking an outgoing, motivated, and results-driven Client Relationship Manager to grow and strengthen our presence in the Tampa Bay multifamily apartment industry.

This position is ideal for a relationship builder who enjoys meeting new people, networking, developing business opportunities, and maintaining strong client partnerships.

The Client Relationship Manager will be responsible for generating new business, expanding existing accounts, conducting regular property visits, and building relationships with apartment communities and property management companies throughout the Tampa Bay market.

Our goal is to create lasting partnerships, increase staffing opportunities for our team members, and become a trusted staffing resource for the multifamily industry.

Key Responsibilities

Business Development & Sales

• Identify, prospect, and secure new business opportunities within the multifamily apartment industry.
• Build relationships with Property Managers, Regional Managers, Maintenance Supervisors, and key decision-makers.
• Conduct cold calls, email outreach, in-person visits, and follow-ups to generate new accounts.
• Meet established daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly sales activity and business development goals.
• Develop strategies to increase market presence, client engagement, and revenue growth.
• Maintain accurate records of leads, client interactions, and sales activity within the CRM system.

Client Relationships & Property Visits

• Conduct weekly on-site visits to existing clients and prospective apartment communities, consistently meeting established site visit metrics.
• Maintain strong relationships with current clients to encourage repeat business and client retention.
• Identify staffing needs and uncover new job orders for our recruiting team.
• Proactively follow up with clients to ensure satisfaction and identify additional staffing opportunities.
• Address client concerns promptly and professionally.
• Work closely with recruiters and internal teams to coordinate staffing needs, candidate submissions, interviews, and successful placements.

Industry Networking & Community Engagement

• Actively participate in local Apartment Association events, including industry meetings, trade shows, educational seminars, and networking functions.
• Attend evening networking events, industry mixers, and other professional gatherings as needed.
• Represent Essential Staffing Solutions professionally while building brand awareness throughout the Tampa Bay multifamily community.
• Establish and strengthen connections with property management companies, apartment industry professionals, and industry partners.
• Stay informed about local multifamily market trends, new apartment developments, and upcoming staffing opportunities.

Qualifications

• Staffing industry sales or business development experience is strongly preferred.
• Candidates must have either staffing sales experience or previous on-site multifamily apartment industry experience.
• Minimum of 4 years of sales, business development, account management, or relevant multifamily industry experience preferred.
• Existing relationships within the Tampa Bay multifamily industry are a strong plus.
• Outgoing, personable, confident, and comfortable initiating conversations and building professional relationships.
• Proven ability to generate leads, develop accounts, and achieve measurable business development goals.
• Strong communication, negotiation, presentation, and customer service skills.
• Comfortable conducting cold calls, visiting apartment communities, and networking with industry professionals.
• Ability and willingness to attend occasional evening events and industry functions.
• Highly organized, self-motivated, and able to work independently in a field-based sales environment.
• Proficiency with CRM systems, Microsoft Office, and other sales technology.
• Reliable transportation and willingness to travel throughout the Tampa Bay market.
• Bachelor's degree preferred but not required.

What We're Looking For

We are looking for someone who is passionate about the multifamily industry, thrives in social and networking environments, and knows how to turn conversations into lasting business relationships.

The ideal candidate is proactive, visible in the community, comfortable walking into apartment properties to introduce themself, and motivated to grow their market while creating more employment opportunities for our team members.

Benefits

• 401(k) with company matching
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
• Opportunities for professional growth and industry networking

Join Our ESS Team!

If you have a passion for sales, relationship building, and the multifamily apartment industry, we would love to hear from you!

Essential Staffing Solutions is an equal-opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce.