Account Manager

Equus•New York, NY

28d•$66,300 - $70,000•Onsite

About The Position

Grant Associates is seeking an Account Manager to build and maintain strong relationships with employers across various industries to identify job opportunities. This role involves conducting business development meetings, cold calling, and outreach activities, including attending events or job fairs, canvassing, and networking to expand employer partnerships. The Account Manager will be responsible for meeting and exceeding performance goals related to employer engagement, job placements, and client outcomes, and will track account activity, job leads, and placement outcomes using Salesforce and Excel. Additionally, the role requires preparing reports and updates for leadership on account performance and client progress. The Account Manager will also support employer and job seeker client needs by understanding and communicating employer specifications, collaborating with career coaches to match job seekers to opportunities, screening job seekers, maintaining ongoing communication with employers and candidates, and supporting interview coordination and recruitment initiatives.

Requirements

Bachelors Degree from an accredited college or university or a minimum of five (3) years of experience conducting job development and placement activities
2-3 years experience in recruiting, sales, job development or account management a must
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, performance-driven business environment
Must have a positive outlook and get along well with others
Strong presentation skills and the ability to motivate people
Proficient in Microsoft Office, Presentation Software, and CRM software
Results-oriented

Nice To Haves

Experience with Salesforce a plus
Must be comfortable facilitating workshops with 10 - 30 people

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.