Account Manager

About Openwork

Openwork is a high-growth people-first staffing company reimagining what modern hiring can be. Privately owned and proudly independent we move fast think big and give every team member a real seat at the table. With over 50 years of experience were combining industry expertise with a fresh innovative approach bringing ease accessibility and thoughtfulness to every step of the hiring journey.

Weve been recognized as one of SIAs Fastest Growing Staffing Companies and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing Client and Talent Award winner. As we continue to grow every new hire plays a critical role in shaping our company and our future.

Why Join Us

Every internal role at Openwork is more than a job its an opportunity to help build a progressive modern staffing company from the inside out. We keep red tape to a minimum and encourage fresh ideas bold thinking and collaborative problem-solving. Youll be part of a close-knit mission-driven team that values curiosity trust and results.

What We Offer

• Competitive base salary with monthly commissions or bonus potential

• Generous PTO and paid holidays

• Comprehensive healthcare benefits

• Dog-friendly offices (yes really!)

• A people-first culture built on collaboration accountability and shared growth

If youre looking for a place where your ideas matter and your work can make a real impact wed love to meet you.

Location: Houston TX Hybrid

Are you a driven relationship-focused sales professional who enjoys building new relationships solving business challenges and helping companies find the talent they need to grow

Openwork is hiring an Account Manager to grow our professional staffing business in the Houston market. This is an opportunity for someone who is energized by business development enjoys working directly with clients and wants to build long-term partnerships that create value for both the client and the candidate.

In this role youll be responsible for developing new business managing client relationships identifying staffing opportunities and partnering closely with our recruiting team to deliver high-quality talent.

Youll have the opportunity to take ownership of your market build a strong network and make a direct impact on the growth of the business.

As an Account Manager youll play a key role in growing Openworks professional staffing business while building strong lasting relationships with clients.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Develop and execute a business development strategy for your assigned territory

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities within the professional staffing market

• Prospect and connect with business owners executives HR leaders and hiring managers

• Build trusted relationships with new and existing clients

• Conduct discovery conversations to understand client needs and hiring challenges

• Introduce clients to staffing solutions that align with their business needs

• Generate new job opportunities and develop new client relationships

• Manage client relationships throughout the hiring and placement process

• Serve as a primary point of contact for assigned accounts

• Conduct regular client check-ins and site visits to strengthen relationships

• Identify opportunities to expand existing accounts and develop additional business

• Stay informed on local hiring trends labor market conditions and industry activity

• Partner closely with recruiting to ensure client needs are clearly communicated and successfully delivered

• Provide recruiters with detailed job requirements client expectations and relevant business context

• Maintain accurate client sales and pipeline information

• Work collaboratively with internal teams to resolve client needs and deliver an exceptional experience

• Represent Openwork in the Houston market and serve as a strong ambassador for our brand and culture

• Competitive base salary commission

• Full benefits including medical dental and vision

• PTO paid holidays

• Hybrid work environment

• Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement

• Ongoing coaching training and leadership support

• A collaborative partnership between sales and recruiting

• The opportunity to build and grow your own client relationships and territory

• A people-first culture where your contributions make a difference

Youll thrive in this role if youre:

• Motivated by building relationships and growing business

• A proactive hunter who enjoys creating new opportunities

• Comfortable prospecting and initiating conversations with new contacts

• A strong communicator who can build credibility with clients

• Naturally curious and skilled at asking questions to uncover needs

• Consultative and solutions-oriented in your approach

• Strategic and interested in understanding your market

• Accountable organized and consistent with follow-through

• Collaborative and committed to partnering with recruiting and internal teams

• Resilient and comfortable navigating challenges

• Motivated by results and excited by the opportunity to grow your career

At Openwork we believe staffing is about more than filling jobs. Its about building careers companies and communities one person at a time.

With more than 50 years of experience we bring the expertise and resources of an established staffing company together with a people-first entrepreneurial mindset.

As an Account Manager youll have the opportunity to build relationships develop new business grow client partnerships and make a meaningful impact in the Houston market.

Youll also have the support of an experienced recruiting team working alongside you to ensure the clients you serve receive the right talent and the level of service they expect.

If youre ready to build something grow your network and make an impact we want to meet you.

Join Openwork and build whats next.

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