Strategic Account Manager - Growth & Partnerships

Equus; Brooklyn (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

11 Paid Holidays

PTO

Tuition reimbursement

Guided Professional Development Plans

Summer Fridays

Weekly Wellness Sessions

Medical/Vision/Dental

Employer Paid Life Insurance

Employer 401k Contributions

Employee Referral Bonus

Employee Assistance Programs

Company Picnics

Access to Free Financial Counseling

Job summary

Grant Associates in the United States is seeking an Account Manager to manage employer relationships, support clients seeking employment, and source new job opportunities that drive business development.

You will develop and manage a portfolio of accounts with recurring, high-volume recruitment needs, screen candidates based on employer specifications, and collaborate with career coaches and service teams to match job seekers to opportunities while maintaining ongoing employer communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in employer relations, recruitment, workforce development, or related field.
• Demonstrated success in high-volume recruitment, business development, or job development.
• Proven ability to meet performance goals in a fast paced, metrics driven environment.
• Strong ability to assess candidate skills and match talent to employer needs with precision.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and relationship building skills.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse populations, including individuals with multiple barriers to employment.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage competing priorities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook); experience with CRM or case management systems preferred.
• Bilingual in Spanish or Mandarin/Cantonese preferred.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong relationships with employers across various industries to identify job opportunities.
• Conduct business development meetings, cold calling, and outreach activities, including attending events or job fairs, canvassing, and networking to expand employer partnerships.
• Meet and exceed performance goals related to employer engagement, job placements, and client outcomes.
• Track account activity, job leads, and placement outcomes using Salesforce and Excel.
• Prepare reports and updates for leadership on account performance and client progress.
• Deeply understand and communicate employer specifications to ensure skills, competencies, and other requirements are clearly understood.
• Collaborate with career coaches and service teams to match job seekers to appropriate opportunities and provide feedback regarding candidate fit.
• Screen job seekers from diverse backgrounds for client employment opportunities to accurately assess their skills, goals, and barriers to employment.
• Maintain ongoing communication with employers and candidates throughout the hiring process.
• Support interview coordination, hiring events, and employer recruitment initiatives as needed.

Skills

Employer relations

Recruitment

Business development

High-volume recruitment

Client relationship management

Sales pipeline

CRM

Bilingual

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent experience

Tools

Salesforce

Excel

CRM systems

Job description

Grant Associates in the United States is seeking an Account Manager to manage employer relationships, support clients seeking employment, and source new job opportunities that drive business development.

You will develop and manage a portfolio of accounts with recurring, high-volume recruitment needs, screen candidates based on employer specifications, and collaborate with career coaches and service teams to match job seekers to opportunities while maintaining ongoing employer communication.