Strategic Account Manager — Growth & Partnerships

MDS Staffing; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uncapped commissions

Leadership training and growth

Job summary

MDS Staffing is seeking an Account Manager to build client relationships, generate new business, and support growth in a dynamic hiring landscape. You will connect with employers, learn hiring needs, and collaborate with our recruiting team to drive successful placements.

The role emphasizes outbound prospecting, relationship development, and meeting sales goals, with training and leadership support to advance your career and earnings potential.

Qualifications

• Experience working with customers, clients, or business partners in a professional setting.
• Strong communication, listening, and relationship-building skills.
• Comfort initiating conversations and reaching out to new contacts.
• Willingness to learn sales techniques and the staffing and recruiting industry.
• Strong organization and consistent follow-through.

Responsibilities

• Develop New Business: identify and connect with prospective clients through research, referrals, networking, and outreach.
• Start conversations with employers to learn about their hiring needs and explain services.
• Arrange introductory meetings and follow up to build relationships and move opportunities forward.
• Prepare proposals and support service discussions with leadership guidance.

Skills

Strong communication

Relationship-building

Initiating conversations

Willingness to learn sales techniques

Organizational skills

Persistence

Independent work

Education

College degree

Tools

CRM systems

LinkedIn

Sales outreach tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

MDS Staffing is seeking an Account Manager to build client relationships, generate new business, and support growth in a dynamic hiring landscape. You will connect with employers, learn hiring needs, and collaborate with our recruiting team to drive successful placements.

The role emphasizes outbound prospecting, relationship development, and meeting sales goals, with training and leadership support to advance your career and earnings potential.