Account Manager

**Account Manager** **Who We Are** Our employees consistently rate Grant Associates as a great place to work, and often recommend open positions to friends. We are a culturally diverse company with competitive benefits, frequent opportunities for growth and change, training and fun activities! We provide: Competitive wages for high performance • 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 • Volunteer Experiences • Access to Free Financial Counseling Innovation and a culture of continuous improvement are built into the fabric of our company. Staff have an opportunity to improve themselves and our company by joining our Fit Forward, Culture, Innovation and Green teams. **General Description:** The Account Manager generates new business relationships by implementing effective sales and marketing strategies. The Account Manager will develop a portfolio of accounts with recurring, high-volume recruitment needs. He/she will be responsible for sourcing and screening candidates based on the employer’s specifications. Our work environment is fast-paced and performance-based with high commission pay out. **Responsibilities:** - Market staffing and training services to employers in key industries to secure new accounts and job openings - Build a pipeline of qualified candidates to fill open positions, screen them according to the job requirements, refer them to interviews, and follow-up with the employer - Advise candidates on how to prepare for interviews - Expand relationships with existing business customers and market additional beneficial services - Network with businesses, trade associations and other groups to develop new employer relationships - Meet monthly placement targets and report on results - Responds promptly and professionally to customers - Manage database of job development leads - Performs other duties as assigned **Requirements:** - Bachelor’s Degree in communications, management or related field - Successful experience in meeting goals in a high-volume sales environment - Ability to thrive in a performance-driven business setting and consistently meet goals - Demonstrated successful experience presenting in front of large groups - Superior Communications skills in writing and orally - Demonstrated ability to collaborate with a team - Strong organizational skills - Exceptional sales skills with a demonstrated ability to generate leads, close deals and deliver results - Critical and creative thinking skills - Demonstrated ability to lead and direct team activities - Proficiency with Microsoft Office, CRM applications and online sourcing tools **Salary: $64,350-$67,350/Yearly** **About Us:** Grant Associates is a national workforce development company that is passionate about raising the economic security for the people, businesses, and communities we serve. Since opening our doors in 1997, we have operated programs in cities large and small, partnering with communities to build the human side of economic development. As one of the largest workforce development organizations in North America, we have provided workforce development services to more than 50,000 companies and helped more than 1.2 million people achieve their career goals. Grant Associates is a wholly owned subsidiary of Advanced Personnel Management (APM) Group, a leading international provider of Human Services with offices in ten countries.