Account Manager

Direct Hire Portland, MaineLocation: Portland, MaineType: Direct HireJob #20682 We're hiring an Account Manager for a hybrid opening in Portland, Maine, who can help drive new business growth through proactive outreach and relationship-building. This role is ideal for someone who's energized by sales conversations, enjoys opening doors, and wants to build a career in staffing sales and account management. You'll spend a significant portion of your time generating and qualifying leads, initiating conversations with prospective clients, and converting interest into active staffing accounts. You'll work closely with senior account managers and recruiters to move deals forward and deliver fast, effective staffing solutions. This is a high-visibility, growth-focused role with clear advancement opportunities.What You'll DoDrive Lead Generation & New BusinessProactively prospect and contact new business opportunities through market research, cold calls, emails, referrals, and networking.Conduct discovery conversations to uncover temporary staffing hiring needs, timelines, and decision-makers.Qualify prospects and move them through the sales pipeline toward active job orders.Consistently follow up with prospects to build momentum and close new client relationships. Support Sales & Account GrowthPartner on Temporary Staffing sales strategy, account expansion, and client onboarding.Help convert first-time clients into repeat customers by delivering a strong early experience.Identify deeper opportunities within existing client accounts. Deliver Staffing SolutionsCollaborate to quickly match client needs with available talent.Communicate requirements clearly to ensure speed, quality, and accuracy in placements.Follow up post-placement to ensure satisfaction and generate repeat business. Manage Pipeline & ActivityMaintain accurate notes, next steps, and data to support forecasting and sales reporting.Stay disciplined with daily activity goals and performance. Build a Career in SalesParticipate in ongoing coaching and mentorship.Learn objection handling and account growth strategies.Take on increasing responsibility as you learn and progressWhat We're Looking For1-2 years of experience in sales, business development, staffing, or a related role (preferred but not required).Strong comfort with outbound outreach and initiating conversations with new prospects.Competitive, goal-oriented mindset with a desire to win and improve.Excellent communication skills and the ability to build rapport quickly.Organized, resilient, and comfortable managing rejection in a sales environment.CRM or ATS experience is a plus; training provided. What We OfferEmployee Ownership & Wealth BuildingAs an ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) company, ProSearch offers you the opportunity to be a co-owner of the business. As the company grows, you directly share in that success through company ownership-no buy-in required.Performance-Based EarningsCompetitive base pay plus performance incentives tied directly to new business, account growth, and results-rewarding hustle and impact.Supportive, High-Energy CultureA collaborative team environment where effort is recognized, ideas are welcomed, and results are celebrated.Competitive Benefits PackageComprehensive benefits that support your career, financial stability, and long-term success. We're hiring an Account Manager to help drive new business growth through proactive outreach and relationship-building. This role is ideal for someone who's energized by sales conversations, enjoys opening doors, and wants to build a career in staffing sales and account management. You'll spend a significant portion of your time generating and qualifying leads, initiating conversations with prospective clients, and converting interest into active staffing accounts. You'll work closely with senior account managers and recruiters to move deals forward and deliver fast, effective staffing solutions. This is a high-visibility, growth-focused role with clear advancement opportunities.What You'll DoDrive Lead Generation & New BusinessProactively prospect and contact new business opportunities through market research, cold calls, emails, referrals, and networking.Conduct discovery conversations to uncover temporary staffing hiring needs, timelines, and decision-makers.Qualify prospects and move them through the sales pipeline toward active job orders.Consistently follow up with prospects to build momentum and close new client relationships. Support Sales & Account GrowthPartner on Temporary Staffing sales strategy, account expansion, and client onboarding.Help convert first-time clients into repeat customers by delivering a strong early experience.Identify deeper opportunities within existing client accounts. Deliver Staffing SolutionsCollaborate to quickly match client needs with available talent.Communicate requirements clearly to ensure speed, quality, and accuracy in placements.Follow up post-placement to ensure satisfaction and generate repeat business. Manage Pipeline & ActivityMaintain accurate notes, next steps, and data to support forecasting and sales reporting.Stay disciplined with daily activity goals and performance. Build a Career in SalesParticipate in ongoing coaching and mentorship.Learn objection handling and account growth strategies.Take on increasing responsibility as you learn and progressWhat We're Looking For1-2 years of experience in sales, business development, staffing, or a related role (preferred but not required).Strong comfort with outbound outreach and initiating conversations with new prospects.Competitive, goal-oriented mindset with a desire to win and improve.Excellent communication skills and the ability to build rapport quickly.Organized, resilient, and comfortable managing rejection in a sales environment.CRM or ATS experience is a plus; training provided. What We OfferEmployee Ownership & Wealth BuildingAs an ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) company, ProSearch offers you the opportunity to be a co-owner of the business. As the company grows, you directly share in that success through company ownership-no buy-in required.Performance-Based EarningsCompetitive base pay plus performance incentives tied directly to new business, account growth, and results-rewarding hustle and impact.Supportive, High-Energy CultureA collaborative team environment where effort is recognized, ideas are welcomed, and results are celebrated.Competitive Benefits PackageComprehensive benefits that support your career, financial stability, and long-term success.