Account Manager/Sales - Detroit, MI

**Individual must reside in the Detroit, MI area**

Position Overview:

The Account Manager is primarily responsible for driving revenue growth, in addition to managing client relationships, and overseeing the recruitment process for our clients. This role combines business development, account management, and strategic consultation skills to deliver staffing solutions that meet our clients' workforce needs.

The ideal candidate excels at building internal and external relationships, has a deep understanding of staffing services, and thrives in a fast-paced environment. The position involves extensive client interaction, requiring the customary and regular performance of your work primarily outside of the office, including meeting with clients and prospective clients at their business locations, engaging in business development activities and events, and performing other external sales support functions incident to their own sales.

How You Make a Difference: Responsibilities

Secure Business Opportunities that Ensure Year-Over-Year Growth

• Develop a comprehensive business development plan that identifies and prioritizes the most attractive opportunities to leverage current and emerging company capabilities in various markets and industries.
• Drive acquisition of new clients and increase traction of existing client base to significantly grow revenue through direct, external consultative selling efforts focused on providing integrated product solutions to senior-level business leaders.
• Engage in face-to-face (non-virtual) sales activities, including on-site client meetings, presentations, consultations, and networking, to drive new business opportunities.
• Participate in strategic exhibitions, conferences and conventions to promote TalentBridge’s services and position you in front of targeted senior-level business leaders.

Recruitment Coordination: To support your primary sales function, you will also:

• Collaborate with the delivery team to ensure clients’ staffing requirements are met.
• Communicate job orders, candidate qualifications, and timelines to recruiters.
• Monitor and manage the recruitment process to ensure placements align with client expectations.
• Provide feedback to recruiters based on client input and market demands.

• Lead the opportunity assessment, obtain the appropriate needs assessment from the customer, prepare the proposal, and quarterback negotiations with the client. Responsible for the final proposal and ensuring adequate support and responsiveness for each opportunity.

In Order to Build High Value Relationships That Facilitate Achievement Of Individual And Enterprise Goals, You’ll:

• Establish strong working relationships with internal stakeholders and key clients to ensure timely responses to contract inquiries, quick turnaround on bids, and smooth contract implementation.
• Travel to client locations to serve as the primary point of contact, resolving issues and addressing concerns in person when necessary.
• Maintains a strong network of industry contacts in multiple functions; continually seeking competitive intelligence. Actively participate in relevant industry meetings and conferences. Create visibility for TalentBridge and position the company as a great business partner.

You’ll Make Meaningful Contributions to Business Planning & Execution When You:

• Participate in developing and implementing a business plan that supports the organization’s vision and goals; translate the strategic plan to staff to ensure support; and modify the plan in response to changing internal and external factors.

Performance Tracking & Reporting: How You Will Know You Are Successful

• Achieve if not exceed all key performance indicators (KPIs) assigned.
• Track sales metrics and provide regular reports to leadership on account performance and revenue projections.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, industry regulations, and legal standards.