Senior Account Manager, Technology Staffing

IQ Clarity, LLC; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

IQ Clarity, LLC in Austin, TX is seeking an experienced technology staffing professional to own and grow a portfolio of technology clients while partnering with a recruiting team.

You will uncover hiring needs, prospect new relationships, and deliver a high-touch client experience, managing relationships with CIOs and hiring managers across Texas and beyond.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of account management or business development in a technology staffing environment.
• Proven ability to generate job orders and grow client relationships with consistent placements.
• Track record of approximately two or more placements per month, or equivalent production.
• Strong relationships with technology leaders and hiring managers in Austin or Texas.
• Comfort balancing account management with proactive new-business prospecting.
• Consultative sales approach and credibility with senior stakeholders.
• Experience using an ATS or CRM to manage pipeline and performance metrics.
• Ability to leverage AI-enabled workflows to optimize daily routines.
• Excellent organization, follow-through, and communication.
• Discretion with confidential client and candidate information.
• Collaborative, low-ego mindset with curiosity, accountability, empathy, and humor.

Responsibilities

• Own, deepen, and expand relationships with technology leaders and hiring managers across existing client accounts.
• Generate a steady flow of qualified job orders by understanding client business, culture, and needs.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities through referrals, networking, and outreach.
• Partner with recruiters to establish search strategies and deliver a strong hiring experience.
• Lead intake conversations and advise on compensation, interview processes, and candidate availability.
• Build relationships with CIOs, CTOs, and talent leaders.
• Maintain an organized pipeline of opportunities and account-growth initiatives.
• Use data to prioritize opportunities and improve sales performance.
• Represent IQ Clarity authentically in Austin’s tech community.
• Provide a responsive, high-touch client experience.

Skills

Account management

Business development

Relationship building

Prospecting

CRM

ATS

Communication

Time management

Humor & collaboration

Tools

CRM

ATS

Job description

Austin, TX | Remote + occasional in-person meetings in Denver, CO | Full-Time

About IQ Clarity

IQ Clarity, one of the region’s fastest-growing staffing firms, is looking for an experienced technology staffing professional who knows how to build lasting client relationships, generate consistent placements, and create new business opportunities.

This is an opportunity for a successful account manager to own and grow a portfolio of technology clients while continuing to develop new relationships across the Austin business community. You will have the support of an experienced recruiting team, the freedom to build your business, and a compensation plan that rewards both account growth and new client development.

We are looking for someone who enjoys being close to clients, understands how to uncover hiring needs, and is comfortable prospecting when there is an opportunity to start a valuable new relationship.

What You’ll Do

• Own, deepen, and expand relationships with technology leaders and hiring managers across existing client accounts
• Generate a consistent flow of qualified job orders by understanding each client’s business, culture, hiring plans, and technical needs
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities through referrals, networking, targeted outreach, industry involvement, and other creative channels
• Partner closely with recruiters to establish search strategies, communicate client priorities, and deliver a strong hiring experience
• Lead intake conversations and provide consultative guidance on compensation, market conditions, interview processes, and candidate availability
• Build relationships with senior technology leaders, including CIOs, CTOs, engineering executives, and talent acquisition leaders
• Maintain an organized pipeline of active opportunities, prospective clients, and account-growth initiatives
• Use activity, pipeline, and placement data to prioritize opportunities and improve sales performance
• Represent IQ Clarity authentically within Austin’s technology and business communities
• Deliver an exceptionally responsive, transparent, and high-touch experience for every client

What You Bring

• 3+ years of successful account management or business development experience within a technology staffing agency
• A demonstrated ability to generate job orders, grow client relationships, and consistently produce placements
• A track record of approximately two or more placements per month, or comparable individual production
• Strong relationships with technology hiring managers or business leaders, ideally within the Austin or broader Texas market
• Comfort balancing account management with proactive new-business prospecting
• A consultative approach to sales and the ability to earn credibility with senior stakeholders
• Experience using an ATS or CRM to manage pipeline activity, relationships, and performance metrics
• AI-enabled workflows to optimize your day
• Excellent organization, follow-through, communication, and time-management skills
• Sound judgment when handling confidential client and candidate information
• A collaborative, low-ego approach grounded in curiosity, accountability, empathy, and humor

Why Join IQ Clarity

• Own meaningful client relationships without getting lost inside a large national staffing firm
• Partner with experienced recruiters who understand the Austin and Texas technology markets
• Receive credit and financial upside for growing accounts and developing new business
• Gain the autonomy to build your desk while benefiting from the support of an established team
• Work with a firm that values long‑term relationships, honest communication, and quality over transactional sales
• Play a visible role in the continued growth of IQ Clarity and Austin’s technology community

If you are a proven staffing account manager who loves winning with clients, producing placements, and opening new doors, we would love to meet you.

Salary:

$65,000 to $70,000 base salary plus commission and performance incentives.

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Our Core Values Matter

We hire, recognize, and develop our team based on the core values below. They’re not just words on a wall - they’re how we make decisions, work together, and define success at IQ Clarity.

People First. Treat clients, candidates, and teammates with respect and empathy.

Ownership. Take responsibility for achieving goals and ensure reliability through proactive problem solving.

Adaptability. Move with urgency, stay flexible, and welcome creative solutions.

Authentic Connections. Build genuine connections and maintain curiosity around how we can serve others.

Collaboration. Utilize transparent, honest, and effective communication to work openly toward team goals.

IQ Clarity, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.