Key Accounts Manager

Talentfinder (Advtech); Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in South Africa seeks an experienced recruitment consultant to manage and expand key client accounts. The role requires proven experience in the recruitment industry, strong communication skills, and the ability to build solutions-driven relationships. This position offers a competitive compensation structure and opportunities for career growth within a reputable firm.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Access to training and growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in the recruitment industry.
• Strong understanding of the full recruitment lifecycle.
• Ability to work across multiple stakeholders.
• Professional and resilient individual.

Responsibilities

• Manage and expand key client accounts.
• Build strong relationships with hiring managers.
• Provide meaningful recruitment insights.

Skills

Client management

Communication skills

Negotiation

Relationship-building

Problem-solving

Job description

What Youll Do :

Manage and expand key client accounts within the specialist recruitment space. Build strong, solutions-driven relationships with hiring managers, HR teams, and senior decision-makers. Understand client needs, market trends, and talent strategies to provide meaningful recruitment insights. Drive service excellence and ensure consistent delivery across multiple business units. Identify opportunities for account growth and collaborate with internal teams to meet client expectations. Handle escalations professionally, ensuring high client satisfaction and long-term retention.

What Were Looking For :

Proven experience in the recruitment industry (agency or internal), with a strong understanding of the full recruitment lifecycle. Previous exposure to client management, account coordination, or business development. Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills. A proactive, solutions-oriented mindset with the ability to work across multiple stakeholdersmercial awareness and the ability to identify upsell or cross-sell opportunities. A professional, resilient individual who thrives in a fast-paced, target-driven environment.

Why Join Network Recruitment?

Be part of an established, respected brand with decades of specialist recruitment expertise. Work in a high-performance environment that values relationships, excellence, and accountability. Access to strong operational support, training, and growth opportunities within a JSE-listed grouppetitive compensation structure and long-term career potential. If youre ready to elevate your career and make a meaningful impact within a business that values expertise and strong client partnerships, wed love to hear from you.